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The Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks matchup is one of nine NBA Cup games scheduled on Friday. This will be the second meeting between the two teams in the 2025-26 season.
Heading into this game, the Hornets have a 4-7 record in the regular season and a 0-1 record in the NBA Cup. Meanwhile, the Bucks stand at 7-5 while having an unblemished 1-0 record in the in-seasin tournament.
Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction
Moneyline: Hornets (+345) vs Bucks (-370)
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Spread: Hornets (+10) vs Bucks (-10)
Total: Hornets +103 (o240.5) vs Bucks -112 (u240.5)
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Editor's note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks Preview
On Wednesday, these two teams met for the first time this season. In that matchup held at the Spectrum Center, neither Giannis Antetokounmpo nor LaMelo Ball suuited up for their respective teams. With the two franchise players sitting out, the Hornets defeated the Bucks 111-100.
Miles Bridges had 20 points, six rebounds, and six assists for Charlotte, while Ryan Rollins put up 25 points on 10-for-15 shooting from the field for Milwaukee. The 111-100 outcome snapped a three-game skid for the Hornets while also marking the second loss in the Bucks' last three outings.
Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks Predicted Starting 5s
Hornets
PG: Collin Sexton | SG: Sion James | SF: Kon Kneueppel | PF: Miles Bridges | C: Ryan Kalkbrenner
Bucks
PG: Ryan Rollins | SG: AJ Green | SF: Kyle Kuzma | PF: Giannis Antetokounmpo | C: Myles Turner
Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Tips
Kon Kneueppel's point total is set at 15.5, which is below his season average of 16.6 points per game. Meanwhile, the point total of Giannis Antetokounmpo (who is set to make his return after dealing with issues in his left knee) is set at 32.5, which is below his season average of 33.4 points per outing.
Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
The Bucks are projected to win this rematch against the Hornets. Antetokounmpo's comeback is expected to make a significant difference for Milwaukee.
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