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

The Milwaukee Bucks (13-19) face the Charlotte Hornets (11-20) as 3.5-point favorites on Monday, December 29, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET on FDSSE, FDSWI, and WAXN.

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Bucks vs. Hornets Predictions for Monday

Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final result of Hornets 117, Bucks 114.

  • Moneyline Pick: Hornets (+133)
  • Total Pick: Over 228 (computer predicts 231.4 points)
  • Pick ATS: Hornets (+3.5)

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 put together a 15-17-0 record against the spread.
  • In games this season they were favored by 3.5 points or more, the Bucks have a 4-4 record against the spread.
  • A total of 12 of Milwaukee's 31 games with a set total have hit the over (38.7%).
  • This season, the Bucks have won seven out of the 13 games, or 53.8%, in which they've been favored.
  • Milwaukee has a record of 6-2 when it's favored by -157 or more by oddsmakers this season.

Hornets 2025-26 Betting Trends

  • Charlotte is 17-14-0 against the spread this season.
  • The Hornets have an 11-9 record against the spread when an underdog by 3.5 points or more this season.
  • A total of 11 of Charlotte's 31 games with a set total have hit the over (35.5%).
  • The Hornets have been the moneyline underdog 27 total times this season. They've gone 9-18 in those games.
  • Charlotte has gone 5-14 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +133 or longer (26.3%).

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Bucks vs. Hornets Injury Report

Bucks

Bucks:

Taurean Prince: Out (Neck),

Gary Trent Jr.: Questionable (Calf)

Hornets

Hornets:

Grant Williams: Out (Acl),

Mason Plumlee: Out (Groin),

Ryan Kalkbrenner: Out (Elbow),

Kon Knueppel: Out (Ankle),

Sion James: Questionable (Illness)

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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