Milwaukee Bucks vs. Charlotte Hornets Picks and Prediction for Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
The Milwaukee Bucks (7-4, 6-5 ATS, 7-4 O/U) take on the Charlotte Hornets (3-7, 4-6 ATS, 5-5 O/U) in a conference matchup on Wednesday evening, and we have you covered with the prediction. The Bucks posted a road win against the Mavericks on Monday. The Hornets were hit with a home defeat by the Lakers in their previous action. The Bucks earned a 2-1 record against the Hornets last season.
Can the Bucks post a second straight win on Wednesday evening? Continue reading for the Bucks vs. Hornets prediction. Do you need a boost in your handicapping? Try our NBA Picks!
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Bucks Answer in Win vs. Mavericks
The Milwaukee Bucks conclude a quick road trek on Wednesday. Milwaukee has been inconsistent in the past week or so. They easily defeated the Bulls but were dealt a 122-115 home defeat by the Rockets on Sunday. They had the lead late in that game. Next, the Bucks rebounded with a 116-114 road win against the Mavericks on Monday in a meeting that had the Bucks marked as the 3.5-point favorites. Milwaukee shot 45% in the win. The Bucks have covered the spread in just one of their past five games.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been dealing with a knee injury and is playing through it though he's listed as questionable for this game. The veteran star has sunk 30 or more points in four of his past six games. Antetokounmpo is averaging 33.4 PPG on the season. He averaged 27 PPG in two meetings against the Hornets last season. Kyle Kuzma scored 26 points in the defeat on Monday. The 30-year-old forward has posted an average of 13.8 PPG.
Gary Trent Jr. has been shaky, netting 11 or fewer points in five straight games. The 26-year-old guard is averaging 10.7 PPG. Myles Turner has scored double digits in all but two games this month. The 29-year-old center has issued an average of 11.6 PPG on 42% shooting. Cole Anthony has been steady, shooting at least 50% in three of his past five games. The 25-year-old guard has netted an average of 10.5 PPG and 5 APG.
Milwaukee has been decent on the road, amassing a 3-2 record, including a win against the Pacers. Milwaukee is averaging 119.7 points on the season, marking them 10th. The defense has been mediocre. The Bucks have conceded 115 or more points in four of their past six games. They are conceding an average of 118.1 points, placing them 19th.
Hornets Dealt Third Straight Defeat
The Charlotte Hornets are wrapping up a home stand in this one. Charlotte is having issues winning games due to the shaky defense. They are also dealing with some key injuries. The Hornets' last win was on the 2nd against Utah. The squad was dealt a 126-108 road loss by the Heat on Friday and were hit with a 121-111 home loss by the Lakers on Monday. They were marked as nine-point dogs in that one. They connected on 52% of their shots. The Hornets have covered the spread in one of their past five games.
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mark Ruelle | +1,975.00 |
| 2 |  David Hess | +1,920.00 |
| 3 |  Ben Burns | +1,904.00 |
| 4 |  Mike Lundin | +1,800.00 |
| 5 |  Stephen Nover | +1,565.00 |
LaMelo Ball has only played in one game this month due to an ankle injury. The 24-year-old is having an outstanding season, recording an average of 23.3 PPG in six games. He did not play again on Monday and is considered questionable for this one. Miles Bridges has been outstanding, reaching 20 points in four of five games this month. The 27-year-old forward sank 34 points on Monday and has reported an average of 22 PPG. He averaged 17 points in two games against the Bucks last season.
Kon Knueppel is in a groove, sinking 20 or more points in three of his past five games. The rookie guard is having a promising season, averaging 16.7 PPG on a 45% efficiency. Collin Sexton is in his first season with the Hornets. The 26-year-old amassed 13 points on Monday and has issued an average of 15.8 PPG on the year. Tre Mann has scored 26 points in his past two games. The guard has contributed with 10.6 PPG on the season.
Charlotte stands at 2-3 on its home court, including a defeat against the Magic and a win against a weak Jazz squad last week. Charlotte is scoring an average of 118.2 points this season, marking them 15th. The Hornets' defense has been a weakness, squandering an average of 121 points, placing them 26th in the NBA. 
Key Injuries for Charlotte
- F Grant Williams (knee) is out.
- G LaMelo Ball (ankle) is out.
- G Josh Green (shoulder) is out.
- F BrandoMiller (shoulder) is out indefinitely.
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ricky Tran | +4,680.00 |
| 2 |  David Delano | +4,650.00 |
| 3 |  Nick Parsons | +4,361.00 |
| 4 | Mark Ruelle | +4,278.00 |
| 5 |  Terry Edelmann | +2,224.00 |
Bucks vs. Hornets Pick
Spread Pick for Bucks vs. Hornets
- Milwaukee Bucks -5.5 (5 units)
The Milwaukee Bucks have won two of their past three games, including a road win on Monday. The Charlotte Hornets continue to have difficulties not only to win, but also to stay in games. They have dropped five of their past six games. The only win in that span was against the Jazz. The Hornets lost by 10 points on Monday.
Furthermore, the Hornets continue to deal with injuries. LaMelo Ball did not play again on Monday and is out, while Brandon Miller is out. While Charlotte's top strength has been the offense, Milwaukee is still the better team offensively, averaging 1.5 more points per 100 possessions. Defensively, the Bucks are conceding 2.6 fewer points per 100. Milwaukee is shooting a stellar 40% from beyond the arc, which is key in this one against a Hornets team pegged 26th in three-point defense. Five of the Hornets' past six defeats have been by double digits.
Over/Under Pick for Bucks vs. Hornets
- Over 232 (5 units)
I expect plenty of scoring in this one. Milwaukee is posting big numbers in most games. The Hornets' defense is a huge weakness. They squandered 121 points on Monday. The Hornets are squandering 116.6 points per 100 possessions, ranking 26th in the NBA in defensive rating.
In addition, Charlotte has been potent in the offensive end. They prefer to shoot threes, averaging 39 three-point attempts per game. They are shooting 37.8% from deep on the season and dropped 17 threes in the defeat on Monday. Also, Charlotte has scored an average of 117 points in their five home games this season. The over is 10-5 in the Bucks’ past 15 games.
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