Monday, December 29, 2014 at 7:00 PM

Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte

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On Monday night, the Milwaukee Bucks will try to improve upon their 8-10 road record when they face the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets have been able to win both of their games against the Bucks this season.

The Bucks have now lost three out of their last four games after the Atlanta Hawks beat them 90-85 in Milwaukee on Saturday night. They made less than 40 percent of their shots in that loss and ended up committing 19 team turnovers.

Through 31 games this year, the Bucks are near the bottom of the league in both scoring and rebounding. Point guard Brandon Knight has clearly been the Bucks' best all-around player this season by averaging 17.7 points, 5.2 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game.

On Saturday night, the Hornets lost their second game in a row when the Orlando Magic came into town and beat them 102-94. Charlotte did not shoot well in that loss, finishing with a low 41.9 field goal percentage.

The Hornets have had a tough time scoring points this season, averaging just over 95 points per game through 31 games. Big man Al Jefferson has been their best offensive player by making 49.3 percent of his shots and averaging a team-high 18.4 points per game. Point guard Kemba Walker has scored 17.3 points per game while dishing out 5.6 assists per game.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Trends

Milwaukee Bucks are 21-9-1 Against the Spread

Milwaukee Bucks are 15-16-0 against the Over/Under

Charlotte Hornets Betting Trends

Charlotte Hornets are 13-17-1 Against the Spread

Charlotte Hornets are 18-13-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Milwaukee Bucks

12/28/14 F Ersan Ilyasova Concussion doubtful Monday vs. Charlotte
12/28/14 C Larry Sanders Illness "?" Monday vs. Charlotte
12/17/14 F Jabari Parker Ankle out for season
10/25/14 F Damien Inglis Foot out indefinitely

Charlotte Hornets

12/28/14 C Al Jefferson Groin probable Monday vs. Milwaukee
12/28/14 G Jannero Pargo Back "?" Monday vs. Milwaukee
12/28/14 G Lance Stephenson Groin doubtful Monday vs. Milwaukee

Guy's Pick: Take Charlotte

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