Bucks vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds and Best NBA Prop Bets for Monday, Dec. 29

Kyle Kuzma and the Bucks are road favorites in Charlotte.

Kyle Kuzma and the Bucks are road favorites in Charlotte. / Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

The Charlotte Hornets are looking to make it three wins in a row when they host the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.

Charlotte is coming off a 120-105 win over Orlando in its only game since last Tuesday, while Milwaukee played on both Friday and Saturday this weekend with mixed results.

The Hornets have yet to win three games in a row this season, while the Bucks haven’t won two straight games since October.

The oddsmakers have the Bucks as road favorites at the best betting sites on Monday night.

Let’s take a look at the odds, players to watch and my prediction for Monday night’s NBA matchup.

Bucks vs. Hornets Odds, Spread and Total

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook

Spread

• Bucks -3.5 (-104)
• Hornets +3.5 (-119)

Moneyline

• Bucks: -155
• Hornets: +130 

Total

•  227.5  (Over -110/Under -110)

Bucks vs. Hornets How to Watch

• Date: Monday, Dec. 29
• Time: 7:00 p.m. 
• Venue: Spectrum Center
• How to Watch (TV): FDSNWI, FDSNSE-CHA
• Bucks record: 13-9
• Hornets record: 11-20

Bucks vs. Hornets Injury Reports

Bucks Injury Report

• Alex Antetokounmpo – out
• Pete Nance – out
• Taurean Prince – out
• Mark Sears – out
• Gary Trent Jr. – questionable

Hornets Injury Report

• Sion James – questionable
• Ryan Kalkbrenner – out
• Kon Knueppel – out
• Mason Plumlee – out
• Antonio Reeves – out
• KJ Simpson – out
• Grant Williams – out

Bucks vs. Hornets Best NBA Prop Bets

Bucks Best NBA Prop Bet

• Kyle Kuzma OVER 17.5 Pts + Reb + Ast (-121)

Kyle Kuzma has been a productive player for the Bucks this season, whether he’s starting or coming off the bench. 

His numbers are understandably a bit better as a starter, with 14.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists, but he still has 12.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game as a reserve. Both of those averages are over the 17.5 number set for tonight’s game.

On the season, Kuzma averages 13.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. He’s had at least 18 PRA in eight straight games, 13 of his last 16, and 21 of 30 contests this season. That includes a double-double with 29 points and 10 rebounds against Charlotte back on November 14.

Bucks vs. Hornets Prediction and Pick

The Hornets have been playing some good basketball recently. They’re 4-2 in their last six and 5-4 in their last nine. They’ve covered in all five of those wins, and also twice as +9.5 underdogs in Cleveland and 10.5 underdogs against the Nuggets.

This will be the third game in four nights for Milwaukee, with travel in between each game. Meanwhile, the Hornets are hot and rested after not playing since Friday.

I’ll take the Hornets outright tonight, but taking the +3.5 points is never a bad idea, especially since Milwaukee won the last meeting in overtime.

Pick: Hornets moneyline (+130)

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