The Charlotte Hornets and Milwaukee Bucks complete their home-and-home set on Friday night.
The Hornets came away with a 111-106 victory on Wednesday night in Charlotte, but that was without Giannis Antetokounmpo in the lineup. The big man is listed as probable for the rematch.
The oddsmakers have the Bucks as big home favorites at the best betting sites for Friday night.
Let’s take a look at the odds, players to watch and my prediction for Friday night’s matchup.
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LaMelo Ball is expected to make his return to the lineup after missing five games with an ankle injury. The Hornets guard started the season hot with 59 assists in his first six games, just under 10 per contest, before missing the last five.
Ball should step right back into his role as a key part of the Hornets’ offense on Friday night in Milwaukee.
The guard has had at least eight assists in each of his six games this season, including two double-digit efforts. The Bucks allowed Josh Giddey to go over this number a few games ago with 14 assists, and Jamal Shead had eight against them last week as well.
The Bucks are a completely different team with Giannis in the lineup. He’s probable for Friday night, and I’m counting on him and Milwaukee to cover the spread at home.
Charlotte is a respectable 3-3 at home this year, but just 1-4 on the road. They lost their last three road games outright and against the spread.
Meanwhile, Milwaukee will be looking for revenge with Giannis back in the lineup. The Bucks won’t be afraid to keep the pedal to the metal after an 11-point loss in Charlotte.
Pick: Bucks -9.5 (-110)
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