The Milwaukee Bucks (14-20) are favored by 5.5 points against the Charlotte Hornets (11-22) on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on FDSSE and FDSWI.
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Bucks vs. Hornets Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this game expects a final score of Bucks 118, Hornets 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Bucks (-241)
- Total Pick: Under 233.5 (computer predicts 231.8 points)
- Pick ATS: Hornets (+5.5)
Recent Bucks vs. Hornets Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | Bucks | -3.5 | 227.5 | -154 | +129 | 123-113 MIL |
| 11/14/2025 | Bucks | -9.5 | 237.5 | -382 | +300 | 147-134 MIL |
| 11/12/2025 | Bucks | -2.5 | 228.5 | -139 | +117 | 111-100 CHA |
| 2/5/2025 | Bucks | -11 | 222.5 | -552 | +406 | 112-102 MIL |
| 11/23/2024 | Bucks | -8 | 224 | -338 | +266 | 125-119 MIL |
| 11/16/2024 | Bucks | -3.5 | 217 | -165 | +139 | 115-114 CHA |
Bucks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Milwaukee has a 16-18-0 record against the spread this season.
- When they have played as at least 5.5-point favorites this season, the Bucks are 3-4 against the spread.
- In Milwaukee's 33 games with a set total, 13 have hit the over (39.4%).
- The Bucks have entered the game as favorites 15 times this season and won eight, or 53.3%, of those games.
- Milwaukee has a record of 3-3 when it's favored by -241 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Hornets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Charlotte has compiled an 18-15-0 record against the spread.
- The Hornets have a 10-7 record against the spread when an underdog by 5.5 points or more this year.
- Charlotte's games have hit the over 13 out of 33 times (39.4%).
- The Hornets have won nine of the 29 games they were listed as the moneyline underdog this season (31%).
- Charlotte has gone 3-12 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +198 or longer (20%).
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Bucks vs. Hornets Injury Report
Bucks
Bucks:
Taurean Prince: Out (Neck)
Hornets
Hornets:
Mason Plumlee: Out (Groin),
Grant Williams: Out (Acl),
Ryan Kalkbrenner: Out (Elbow),
Miles Bridges: Probable (Ankle),
Moussa Diabate: Questionable (Wrist)
Bucks vs. Hornets Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSSE and FDSWI
- Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Arena: Fiserv Forum
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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