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Charlotte @ Milwaukee

Current Records: Charlotte 10-29; Milwaukee 25-13

What to Know

The Charlotte Hornets have enjoyed the comforts of home their last four games, but now they must head out on the road. They will square off against the Milwaukee Bucks at 8 p.m. ET Friday at Fiserv Forum. The Hornets are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 118.44 points per game.

2023 "welcomed" Charlotte with a 131-107 beatdown courtesy of the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. Charlotte was in a tough position by the half, with the score already sitting at 76-47. A silver lining for them was the play of point guard LaMelo Ball, who posted a double-double on 23 points and 12 assists.

Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Milwaukee ultimately got the result they were hoping for on Wednesday with a 104-101 win over the Toronto Raptors. Milwaukee's power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo did his thing and dropped a triple-double on 30 points, 21 boards, and ten dimes. Antetokounmpo's night made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least 30 points.

Charlotte have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the 10.5-point spread they are up against. Those sticking with them against the spread have guts, to put it politely, as the team has let down bettors in their past three games.

Milwaukee's victory lifted them to 25-13 while Charlotte's loss dropped them down to 10-29. We'll see if the Bucks can repeat their recent success or if the Hornets bounce back and reverse their fortune.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Fiserv Forum -- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • TV: Bally Sports SE Charlotte
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $49.00

Odds

The Bucks are a big 10.5-point favorite against the Hornets, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bucks as an 11-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Milwaukee have won 15 out of their last 26 games against Charlotte.

  • Dec 03, 2022 - Milwaukee 105 vs. Charlotte 96
  • Feb 28, 2022 - Milwaukee 130 vs. Charlotte 106
  • Jan 10, 2022 - Charlotte 103 vs. Milwaukee 99
  • Jan 08, 2022 - Charlotte 114 vs. Milwaukee 106
  • Dec 01, 2021 - Milwaukee 127 vs. Charlotte 125
  • Apr 27, 2021 - Milwaukee 114 vs. Charlotte 104
  • Apr 09, 2021 - Charlotte 127 vs. Milwaukee 119
  • Jan 30, 2021 - Charlotte 126 vs. Milwaukee 114
  • Mar 01, 2020 - Milwaukee 93 vs. Charlotte 85
  • Jan 24, 2020 - Milwaukee 116 vs. Charlotte 103
  • Nov 30, 2019 - Milwaukee 137 vs. Charlotte 96
  • Mar 09, 2019 - Milwaukee 131 vs. Charlotte 114
  • Jan 25, 2019 - Milwaukee 108 vs. Charlotte 99
  • Nov 26, 2018 - Charlotte 110 vs. Milwaukee 107
  • Oct 17, 2018 - Milwaukee 113 vs. Charlotte 112
  • Dec 23, 2017 - Charlotte 111 vs. Milwaukee 106
  • Dec 22, 2017 - Milwaukee 109 vs. Charlotte 104
  • Nov 01, 2017 - Charlotte 126 vs. Milwaukee 121
  • Oct 23, 2017 - Milwaukee 103 vs. Charlotte 94
  • Apr 10, 2017 - Milwaukee 89 vs. Charlotte 79
  • Mar 28, 2017 - Milwaukee 118 vs. Charlotte 108
  • Oct 26, 2016 - Charlotte 107 vs. Milwaukee 96
  • Mar 26, 2016 - Charlotte 115 vs. Milwaukee 91
  • Feb 19, 2016 - Charlotte 98 vs. Milwaukee 95
  • Jan 16, 2016 - Milwaukee 105 vs. Charlotte 92
  • Nov 29, 2015 - Charlotte 87 vs. Milwaukee 82