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.<\/p>\n
Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link<\/a> to sign up.<\/p>\n Bucks vs. Hornets Predictions for Friday<\/p>\n Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final result of Bucks 118, Hornets 114.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Bucks (-231) Bucks 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n Milwaukee has a 16-18-0 record against the spread this season. So far this year, Charlotte has put together an 18-15-0 record against the spread. Looking for NBA tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Bucks vs. Hornets Injury Report<\/p>\n Bucks<\/p>\n Bucks: <\/p>\n Taurean Prince: Out (Neck)<\/p>\n Hornets<\/p>\n Hornets: <\/p>\n Mason Plumlee: Out (Groin), <\/p>\n Grant Williams: Out (Acl), <\/p>\n Ryan Kalkbrenner: Out (Elbow), <\/p>\n Miles Bridges: Probable (Ankle), <\/p>\n Moussa Diabate: Questionable (Wrist)<\/p>\n Bucks vs. Hornets Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
\nTotal Pick: Over 231.5 (computer predicts 231.8 points)
\nPick ATS: Hornets (+6)
\nRecent Bucks vs. Hornets Matchups<\/p>\n
\nThe Bucks have a 3-4 record against the spread this season when favored by 6 points or more.
\nA total of 13 of Milwaukee’s 33 games with a set total have hit the over (39.4%).
\nThis season, the Bucks have been favored 15 times and won eight, or 53.3%, of those games.
\nThis season, Milwaukee has won four of its seven games when favored by at least -231 on the moneyline.
\nHornets 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n
\nIn games they have played as at least 6-point underdogs this season, the Hornets are 9-6 against the spread.
\nCharlotte has gone over in 13 of its 33 games with a set total (39.4%).
\nThe Hornets are 9-20 in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 31% of those games).
\nWhen playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +191 or longer, Charlotte has gone 3-12 (20%).<\/p>\n
\nGame time: 8 p.m. ET
\nTV channel: FDSSE and FDSWI
\nLocation: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
\nArena: Fiserv Forum
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