Who’s Playing
Charlotte @ Milwaukee
Current Records: Charlotte 30-32; Milwaukee 36-25
What to Know
The Milwaukee Bucks will stay at home another game and welcome the Charlotte Hornets at 8 p.m. ET Feb. 28 at Fiserv Forum. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty points totals in their previous games, so things might heat up even more when they meet on Monday.
It was close but no cigar for Milwaukee as they fell 126-123 to the Brooklyn Nets this past Saturday. The losing side was boosted by center Bobby Portis, who shot 8-for-14 from downtown and finished with a double-double on 30 points and 12 boards.
Speaking of close games: the Hornets fought the good fight in their overtime contest against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result, falling 127-126. If the result catches you off guard, it should: Charlotte was far and away the favorite. Charlotte’s defeat came about despite a quality game from power forward Miles Bridges, who dropped a double-double on 29 points and ten rebounds along with five dimes. That makes it four consecutive games in which Bridges has had at least ten rebounds.
This next matchup looks promising for the Bucks, who are favored by a full 10.5 points. They have failed bettors playing the spread in their past five games, so buyers beware.
Having both suffered close losses, these teams will no doubt be fighting for every inch to win this one. The teams are out to make things right after dropping matches they were expected to win, so stay tuned to see which squad bounces back.
How To Watch
- When: Monday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Fiserv Forum — Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- TV: NBATV
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $14.00
Odds
The Bucks are a big 10.5-point favorite against the Hornets, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 10.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Milwaukee have won 13 out of their last 24 games against Charlotte.
- 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
Injury Report for Milwaukee
- George Hill: Out (Neck)
- Pat Connaughton: Out (Finger)
- Brook Lopez: Out (Back)
Injury Report for Charlotte
- Cody Martin: Game-Time Decision (Back)
- Jalen McDaniels: Out (Ankle)
- Nick Richards: Out (Foot)
- James Bouknight: Out (Neck)
- Gordon Hayward: Out (Ankle)