Bucks vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 29

The Milwaukee Bucks (13-19) take on the Charlotte Hornets (11-20) on December 29, 2025 on FDSSE, FDSWI, and WAXN. The Bucks play the Hornets in a game that Milwaukee is currently a modest favorite by 3.5 points. A 227.5-point total has been set for the matchup.

Check out everything you need to know about the Bucks-Hornets game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Bucks vs. Hornets Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Monday, December 29, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
• Where: Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina
• TV: FDSSE, FDSWI, and WAXN
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Bucks vs. Hornets Prediction

ATS Pick: Hornets (+ 3.5)
O/U Pick: Over (227.5)
Score Prediction: Hornets 117 - Bucks 114

Bucks vs. Hornets Betting Insights

• Of 32 games so far this season, the Bucks have had 17 with over 227.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total.
• This year, 20 of the Hornets' 31 total matchups have gone over 227.5 total points scored.
• The Bucks and Hornets average 0.8 more points between them than the total of 227.5 for this game.
• Opponents of the two teams average a combined 6.9 more points per game (234.4) than this matchup's over/under of 227.5 points.
• Milwaukee has been victorious in seven, or 53.8%, of the 13 contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season.
• Charlotte has been an underdog in 27 games this season and has come away with the win nine times (33.3%) in those contests.
• In the last two head-to-head meetings, Milwaukee and Charlotte have a tied 1-1 record.
• Both the Bucks and the Hornets have 1-1 records against the spread in those outings.
• The Hornets have beaten the spread in their past three games, and were the favorite in one of those games.

Bucks Recent Trends

• The Bucks are 6-4 against the spread and 4-6 overall over their last 10 contests.
• Milwaukee has averaged a total of 223.8 combined points in its last 10 games, 3.7 less than this matchup's total of 227.5.
• The Bucks are 15-17-0 against the spread this season.
• Milwaukee has been favored by 3.5 points or more eight times this season and are 4-4 ATS in those games.
• Bucks games this year have hit the over 38.7% of the time (12 out of 31 games with a set point total).
• The 112.7 points per game the Bucks average are 5.7 fewer points than the Hornets give up (118.4).
• When Milwaukee puts up more than 118.4 points, it is 6-2 against the spread and 6-2 overall.
• The Bucks make 48.5% of their shots from the field this season, which is 0.1 percentage points lower than the Hornets have allowed to their opponents (48.6%).
• Against the spread, the Bucks have played better when playing at home, covering eight times in 16 home games, and seven times in 16 road games.
• In home games, Milwaukee exceeds the total 43.8% of the time (seven of 16 games). It has hit the over in 31.2% of games on the road (five of 16 contests).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Bucks have won a higher percentage of their games at home (.571) compared to road games (.500).

Bucks Recent Stats

Bucks Leaders

• Ryan Rollins puts up 17.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1.6 steals (fifth in league) and 0.4 blocks.
• Giannis Antetokounmpo puts up 28.9 points, 10.0 rebounds and 5.8 assists per contest, shooting 64.1% from the field (fifth in NBA).
• Myles Turner posts 12.3 points, 5.4 boards and 1.7 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.8 steals and 1.4 blocks.
• Bobby Portis averages 12.7 points, 1.3 assists and 6.5 rebounds.
• Kyle Kuzma puts up 13.5 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest, shooting 50.8% from the floor.

Bucks Player Props

Hornets Recent Trends

• The Hornets are 7-3 against the spread and 5-5 overall in their past 10 games.
• Charlotte has averaged a total of 234.4 combined points over its last 10 games, 6.9 greater than this game's over/under of 227.5.
• The Hornets have 17 wins against the spread in 31 games this year.
• This season, Charlotte has an ATS record of 12-8 in its 20 games as an underdog of 3.5 points or more.
• Hornets games this season have hit the over 35.5% of the time (11 out of 31 games with a set point total).
• The Hornets score only 0.4 fewer points per game (115.6) than the Bucks allow (116.0).
• Charlotte is 11-4 against the spread and 9-6 overall when it scores more than 116.0 points.
• The Hornets are shooting 45.5% from the field, 1.4% lower than the 46.9% the Bucks' opponents have shot this season.
• In 2025-26 against the spread, the Hornets have a better winning percentage at home (.600, 9-6-0 record) than away (.500, 8-8-0).
• Charlotte's games have gone above the over/under less often at home (five times out of 15) than away (six of 16) this season.
• When moneyline favorites, the Hornets have won a higher percentage of games at home (2-0) than away (0-2).

Hornets Recent Stats

Hornets Leaders

• Miles Bridges puts up 20.4 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game for the Hornets.
• On a per-game basis, LaMelo Ball gets the Hornets 19.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 8.5 assists. He also averages 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• Moussa Diabate is averaging 8.0 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest. He is draining 62.8% of his shots from the field.
• The Hornets are getting 15.3 points, 2.1 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game from Collin Sexton this season.
• Sion James gives the Hornets 6.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game while delivering 0.7 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.

Hornets Player Props

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