Bucks vs. Hornets Predictions, Odds & Stats – Dec. 29

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The Milwaukee Bucks (13-19) are favored by 2.5 points against the Charlotte Hornets (11-20) on Monday, December 29, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on FDSSE, FDSWI, and WAXN.

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Bucks vs. Hornets Predictions for Monday

Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final tally of Hornets 117, Bucks 114.

  • Moneyline Pick: Hornets (+126)
  • Total Pick: Over 226.5 (computer predicts 231.4 points)
  • Pick ATS: Hornets (+2.5)

Recent Bucks vs. Hornets Matchups

Bucks vs Hornets (Recent Matchups)
Date Favorite Spread Total Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Result
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

  • So far this season, Milwaukee has compiled a 15-17-0 record against the spread.
  • When they have played as at least 2.5-point favorites this season, the Bucks are 4-5 against the spread.
  • Milwaukee's games have hit the over in 12 out of 31 opportunities (38.7%).
  • The Bucks have won seven, or 53.8%, of the 13 games they've played as favorites this season.
  • Milwaukee has a record of 6-2 when it's favored by -148 or more by sportsbooks this season.

Hornets 2025-26 Betting Trends

  • Charlotte is 17-14-0 against the spread this season.
  • The Hornets are 13-11 against the spread when an underdog by 2.5 points or more this season.
  • Charlotte has gone over in 11 of its 31 games with a set total (35.5%).
  • The Hornets have won nine of the 27 games they were listed as the moneyline underdog this season (33.3%).
  • Charlotte has gone 5-15 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +126 or longer (25%).

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Bucks vs. Hornets Injury Report

Bucks

Bucks:

Gary Trent Jr.: Day-To-Day (Calf),

Taurean Prince: Out (Neck)

Hornets

Hornets:

Mason Plumlee: Day-To-Day (Groin),

Ryan Kalkbrenner: Day-To-Day (Elbow),

Grant Williams: Out (Acl)

Bucks vs. Hornets Game Time and TV Channel

  • Game day: Monday, December 29, 2025
  • Game time: 7 p.m. ET
  • TV channel: FDSSE, FDSWI, and WAXN
  • Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Arena: Spectrum Center
  • Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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