Charlotte Hornets at Milwaukee Bucks, Picks, Odds, Preview, and Prediction, Friday, November 14, 2025
It’s an Eastern Conference battle in the NBA on Friday, Nov. 14. Read our Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks prediction along with our other NBA Picks. The Hornets are 4-7 overall as they have lost six of their last eight games entering this matchup. These two teams played earlier in the week, with Charlotte winning by 11 points over Milwaukee. The loss dropped the Bucks record to 7-5. Milwaukee has also lost four of their last seven games. These two teams will meet with tip-off set for 8 P.M. EST.
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Charlotte snaps skid with big win over Milwaukee
Charlotte is 4-7 overall this season. They are currently in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. The Hornets are 1-4 when they have played away from home. Charlotte has lost six of their last eight games coming into Friday.
In their last game, Charlotte defeated Milwaukee 111-100 at home on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Charlotte grabbed the lead halfway through the first quarter and they never gave it up for the rest of the game. The Hornets shot 44.2% from the field and 30% from behind the arc. The Hornets out-rebounded the Bucks 50-34 in the win, too. Miles Bridges led the team with 20 points on 7-for-19 shooting. Rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner also added 17 points and nine rebounds.
LaMelo Ball leads the team with 23.3 points per game. Moussa Diabate is grabbing 7.5 rebounds per game while Collin Sexton is passing for a team-leading 5.3 assists per game.
Charlotte is the 12th-ranked efficient offensive team in the sport. They are the fifth-worst defensive efficiency team, too. The Hornets rank third best in rebound efficiency.
Charlotte is averaging 117.6 points per game, which ranks 15th. They are the 15th-ranked shooting team, making 47% from the field. The Hornets are also the 12th-ranked 3-point shooting team, making 37% from behind the arc.
On defense, Charlotte is the 21st-ranked scoring defense, allowing 119.1 points per game. They are allowing 48.4% from the field, which places them 25th. The Hornets are the third-worst 3-point defensive team in the league, allowing 39.3% from deep.
Charlotte is 5-6 against the spread this season. The Hornets are 2-3 against the spread when they have played on the road. They are 4-6 against the spread when they have been underdogs. The under is 6-5 when the Hornets have played this year. The over is 3-2 when they have played on the road.
F Brandon Miller (shoulder), F Grant Williams (knee), G Josh Green (shoulder) and C Ryan Kalkbrenner (personal) are out for this game.
Antetokounmpo probable for Friday’s game in Milwaukee
The Bucks are 7-5 overall this season. Milwaukee is 4-2 when they have played at home this season. They have lost four of their last seven games coming into this matchup. The Bucks have also lost two of their last three games at home.
In their last game, the Bucks lost 111-100 away from home on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Milwaukee led in the opening quarter, but they allowed Charlotte to grab the lead. The Bucks could not get back into the game as they struggled throughout. They shot just 45.5% from the field and 40% from behind the arc. Giannis Antetokounmpo did not play in the game. Ryan Rollins led the team with 25 points on 10-for-15 shooting.
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Earle Sports Bets | +594.00 |
| 2 |  Ricky Tran | +510.00 |
| 3 |  Chip Chirimbes | +247.00 |
| 4 |  Tom Macrina | +193.00 |
| 5 |  Justin W. | +190.00 |
Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the team with most offensive categories with 33.4 points, 11.9 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game.
Milwaukee is the ninth-ranked team in offensive efficiency. The Bucks are the 19th-ranked defensively efficient team. They rank third-worst in rebounding, too.
The Bucks are averaging 118 points per game, which ranks 14th best. They are the fifth-best shooting team, making 49.8% from the field.. Milwaukee is the third-ranked 3-point shooting team, making 40% from behind the arc.
On defense, Milwaukee is allowing 117.5 points per game, which places them 17th best. They are the 11th-ranked defensive team, allowing 46.4% from the field. The Bucks are allowing 33.5% from behind the 3-point line, which places them sixth best.
Milwaukee is 6-6 against the spread this season. They are 2-4 against the spread when they have been favored this year. The Bucks are also 1-0 against the spread when they have been a double-digit favorite. The over is 7-5 when the Bucks have played this year. The over is 5-1 when the Bucks have played at home.
Kevin Porter Jr. and Taurean Prince are out for the game.
Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks Picks
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earle Sports Bets | +2,298.00 |
| 2 |  Ross Benjamin | +1,840.00 |
| 3 |  Rob Vincilleti | +1,757.00 |
| 4 |  David Hess | +1,745.00 |
| 5 |  Dan Kaiser | +987.00 |
Hornets vs Bucks Spread Pick
- Milwaukee Bucks -10 (5 units)
The return of Giannis Antetokounmpo cannot be understated. He still continues to be the best player on the Bucks and in the entire sport. He makes everyone around him better and the team really missed him when Charlotte defeated Milwaukee on Wednesday night. The Bucks will cruise in this game especially against a shorthanded Hornets squad that will be missing rookie rim-protector Ryan Kalkbrenner. The Bucks are the ninth ranked efficient offense against a Hornets team that fifth worst on defense. Points especially at the rim will be easy to come by for the Bucks. They are 1-0 against the spread as double-digit favorites this year. Charlotte is 4-6 against the spread when they have been underdogs.
Take the under on Friday.
Hornets vs Bucks Over/Under Pick
- Over 239 (5 units)
Both Milwaukee and Charlotte rank in the bottom half of the league in pace. The Hornets ranks 19th in pace while the Bucks are 16th. While the game won’t be played at a fast speed, the efficient offenses and poor defenses will be key in pushing this game to hit over. The Bucks are the ninth most efficient offense. The Hornets rank 12th in offensive efficiency. Both teams rank in the bottom 12 of defensive efficiency. The over is 5-1 when the Bucks have played at home. The over is 3-2 when they have played on the road.
Take the over on Friday.
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