Seeking to break a four-game streak of losses on their home court, the Charlotte Hornets (3-7) are set to host the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Seeking to break a four-game streak of losses on their home court, the Charlotte Hornets (3-7) are set to host the Milwaukee Bucks (7-4) this Friday. The Hornets maintain an average of 115 points per game, just 2.7 points below the 117.7 points allowed by the Bucks.
In their recent matchup against the Heat on Tuesday, the Hornets witnessed a standout performance from P.J. Washington, who contributed a team-high 32 points. Despite his efforts, the Hornets fell short with a score of 111-105. Notably, no line was set for the game, and the total points scored by both teams amounted to 216, missing the set point total. On Wednesday, the Bucks secured a 128-112 victory against the Raptors, with Damian Lillard leading the charge with a team-high 37 points. Similar to the Hornets’ game, no line was set, and the combined point total exceeded expectations.
When Charlotte scores above 117.7 points, they boast a 3-2 record against the spread and a 2-3 overall record. In contrast, Milwaukee holds a 2-2 against the spread record and a 3-1 overall record in games where they score more than 121.9 points.
Charlotte holds a record of 1-1-1 against the spread and 1-2 overall when allowing fewer than 117 points. Notably, the Hornets rank ninth in the NBA for scoring, averaging 115 points per game, while the Bucks rank 24th in points per game allowed, surrendering an average of 117.7 points.
Presently, Milwaukee’s team stands as the sixth-highest scoring unit in the NBA, averaging 117 points per game, whereas Charlotte’s squad ranks 27th in points allowed per game, conceding an average of 121.9 points.
Charlotte carries a season-long scoring differential of -69 points, translating to -6.9 per game. Similarly, the Bucks have experienced being outscored by opponents this season, with a total deficit of eight points and an average of 0.7 per game.
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