Bucks vs. Hornets Picks & Best Bets 5th Feb 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Charlotte Hornets will go up against the Milwaukee Bucks in NBA action on Wednesday at Spectrum Center, starting at 7:00 p.m. ET.
The Hornets will be led by Miles Bridges, Mark Williams and Nick Smith, while the Bucks will rely on Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Bobby Portis.
We've performed 10,000 simulations of Wednesday's NBA matchup using advanced AI technology to reveal the best Bucks vs. Hornets bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Bucks will likely win with a projected final score of 116-106.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we constantly monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Bucks vs. Hornets Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Bucks vs. Hornets picks combine the power of AI, data and analytics to generate NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Bucks vs. Hornets Game Information
- Game Date: Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
- Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Spectrum Center
- Spread: Bucks -11 / Hornets +11
- Moneyline: Bucks -550 / Hornets +420
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 223 Points (-110/-110)
Hornets +11 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Hornets have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Bucks have a probability of 47%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers odds of -108 for the Hornets +11, presenting a favorable 1.1% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Over 223 @ -110 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 223 at FanDuel Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the over at -110.
- Our analysis shows a 51% chance that the total will go over 223 points.
Bucks vs. Hornets Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Milwaukee Bucks at -550 via BetMGM, whilst the Charlotte Hornets are available at +420 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Bucks are heavily favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them an 81% chance of victory.
Although the Bucks are more likely to win, FanDuel Sportsbook offers +420 odds on the Hornets moneyline, providing an edge of 0.4%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Bucks vs. Hornets
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Wednesday's Bucks vs. Hornets game.
Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Giannis Antetokounmpo | 33 | 11 | 7 | 0 |
Damian Lillard | 26 | 5 | 8 | 3 |
Bobby Portis | 14 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
Brook Lopez | 14 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
Taurean Prince | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
AJ Green Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+152)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
AJ Green Over 2.5 3-Pointers | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +152 |
- Our top prop bet for the Bucks is on AJ Green to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 10.6% on the +152 odds offered by FanDuel.
Charlotte Hornets Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Miles Bridges | 22 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
Mark Williams | 16 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
Nick Smith | 13 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
KJ Simpson | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Seth Curry | 9 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Vasilije Micic Over 5.5 Assists (+122)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Vasilije Micic Over 5.5 Assists | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +122 |
- Our best prop bet for the Hornets is on Vasilije Micic to record over 5.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 6 assists, giving us an edge of 8.2% on the +122 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Bucks vs. Hornets Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Bucks vs. Hornets trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Josh Green Over 1.5 Total Steals
Josh Green has recorded more than 1.5 steals in 6 of his last 11 games (55% of the time). You can put money on him to go over 1.5 steals again at odds of +200 (33% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Taurean Prince Over 2.5 Total Assists
Taurean Prince has had more than 2.5 assists in 7 of his last 12 appearances (58%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 2.5 assists again at odds of +140 (42%), available at Bet365.
Andre Jackson Jr. Over 0.5 Total Steals
Andre Jackson Jr. has recorded at least one steal in 6 of his last 10 games (60%). You can bet on him to record at least one more again at odds of +100 (50%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing AJ Green of the Bucks to knock down over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 3 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Hornets +11 to cover.
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