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Bucks vs Hornets

Can the Bucks bounce back, or will the Hornets sting

Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks @ Charlotte Hornets

February 5 | 7:00pm ET | Spectrum Center

Hornets

Can Milwaukee's depth outlast Charlotte's injury woes

Grade A-: Bucks Moneyline (-500)

The Milwaukee Bucks, currently on a four-game losing streak, are eager to reverse their fortunes against the Charlotte Hornets, who are enduring a five-game skid of their own. The Bucks have been without key players recently, including Giannis Antetokounmpo (right knee tendinopathy), Khris Middleton (rest), and Damian Lillard (left groin soreness). Their availability remains uncertain for this matchup. On the other side, the Hornets are grappling with significant injuries, most notably the season-ending losses of Brandon Miller (wrist surgery) and Grant Williams (torn ACL). Historically, the Bucks have dominated this matchup, winning seven of their last eight meetings against the Hornets. Given the current circumstances, Milwaukee's depth and experience position them as the favorites. Betting Prediction: Moneyline bet on the Milwaukee Bucks is graded at A- due to their superior roster depth and the Hornets' significant injury challenges.

Will Milwaukee's firepower overwhelm Charlotte's thin roster

Grade B+: Bucks -10.5 (-110)

The Milwaukee Bucks, currently on a four-game losing streak, are eager to rebound against the Charlotte Hornets, who are enduring a five-game skid. The Bucks have been managing without key players recently, including Giannis Antetokounmpo (right knee tendinopathy), Khris Middleton (rest), and Damian Lillard (left groin soreness). Their availability remains uncertain for this matchup. Conversely, the Hornets are grappling with significant injuries, most notably the season-ending losses of Brandon Miller (wrist surgery) and Grant Williams (torn ACL). Historically, the Bucks have dominated this matchup, winning seven of their last eight meetings against the Hornets. Given the current circumstances, Milwaukee's depth and experience position them as the favorites. Betting Prediction: With a spread of -10.5, a bet on the Milwaukee Bucks to cover is graded at B+ due to their superior roster depth and the Hornets' significant injury challenges.

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