Milwaukee Bucks at Charlotte Hornets Matchup 2/29/2024

Bucks vs. Hornets Odds and Game Info

• Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to Watch on TV: BSSE
• Favorite: Bucks (-11.5)
• Total: 218.5

Bucks vs. Hornets Matchup Statistics

• The 121.8 points per game the Bucks average are only 3.6 more points than the Hornets allow (118.2).
• The Bucks are outscoring opponents by 4.1 points per game with a +242 scoring differential overall. They put up 121.8 points per game (second in the NBA) and give up 117.7 per contest (21st in the league).
• The Hornets have a -610 scoring differential, falling short by 10.5 points per game. They're putting up 107.7 points per game, 28th in the league, and are giving up 118.2 per outing to rank 24th in the NBA.
• Offensively Milwaukee has played better in home games this season, averaging 123.3 points per game, compared to 120.1 per game on the road.
• In 2023-24 Charlotte is averaging 3.3 more points per game at home (109.3) than away (106).
• The Bucks have seen a downturn in scoring recently, putting up 111.2 points per game in their last 10 contests, 10.6 points fewer than the 121.8 they've scored this year.
• The Hornets are scoring 104.4 points per game in their previous 10 games, which is 3.3 fewer points than their average for the season (107.7).

Bucks vs. Hornets Previous Meetings

Bucks Leaders

• Giannis Antetokounmpo averages 30.7 points, 11.2 boards and 6.3 assists, shooting 61.6% from the field (seventh in league).
• Damian Lillard is averaging 24.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 6.8 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
• Brook Lopez is averaging 12.8 points, 1.6 assists and 5.5 boards.
• Bobby Portis' numbers on the season are 12.9 points, 6.9 boards and 1.1 assists per game, shooting 49.9% from the field and 39.1% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.2 made treys.
• Malik Beasley is averaging 11.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.

Hornets Leaders

• Miles Bridges' numbers on the season are 21.4 points, 7.3 boards and 3.3 assists per game. He is also draining 46.3% of his shots from the field and 37.3% from 3-point range, with an average of 2.5 triples.
• The Hornets are receiving 16.5 points, 4 boards and 2.4 assists per game from Brandon Miller.
• Nick Richards' numbers on the season are 9.9 points, 8.1 boards and 0.9 assists per game. He is making 68.5% of his shots from the field.
• Grant Williams' numbers on the season are 8.1 points, 3.6 boards and 1.7 assists per contest. He is draining 41.3% of his shots from the field and 37.6% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.7 triples.
• Per game, Cody Martin provides the Hornets 7.5 points, 4 boards and 3.7 assists, plus 1.2 steals and 0.5 blocks.

Bucks vs. Hornets Injury Report

• Bucks Injuries: Giannis Antetokounmpo: Probable (Knee), MarJon Beauchamp: Probable (Illness), Andre Jackson: Questionable (Illness), Khris Middleton: Out (Ankle)
• Hornets Injuries: Kai Jones: Out (Personal), LaMelo Ball: Out (Ankle), Mark Williams: Out (Back), Frank Ntilikina: Questionable (Hip)