The Milwaukee Bucks (14-20) face the Charlotte Hornets (11-22) as 6-point favorites on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET on FDSSE and FDSWI.

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Bucks vs. Hornets Predictions for Friday

Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final result of Bucks 118, Hornets 114.

Moneyline Pick: Bucks (-231)
Total Pick: Over 231.5 (computer predicts 231.8 points)
Pick ATS: Hornets (+6)
Recent Bucks vs. Hornets Matchups

Bucks 2025-26 Betting Trends

Milwaukee has a 16-18-0 record against the spread this season.
The Bucks have a 3-4 record against the spread this season when favored by 6 points or more.
A total of 13 of Milwaukee’s 33 games with a set total have hit the over (39.4%).
This season, the Bucks have been favored 15 times and won eight, or 53.3%, of those games.
This season, Milwaukee has won four of its seven games when favored by at least -231 on the moneyline.
Hornets 2025-26 Betting Trends

So far this year, Charlotte has put together an 18-15-0 record against the spread.
In games they have played as at least 6-point underdogs this season, the Hornets are 9-6 against the spread.
Charlotte has gone over in 13 of its 33 games with a set total (39.4%).
The Hornets are 9-20 in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 31% of those games).
When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +191 or longer, Charlotte has gone 3-12 (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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