Hornets vs. Bucks Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Dec. 29

Hornets vs. Bucks Game Info

• Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Spectrum Center -- Charlotte, North Carolina
• Coverage: FDSSE, FDSWI, and WAXN

The Charlotte Hornets (11-20) are 3.5-point underdogs against the Milwaukee Bucks (13-19) at Spectrum Center on Monday, December 29, 2025. The game tips at 7 p.m. ET on FDSSE, FDSWI, and WAXN. The matchup has an over/under of 227.5.

Hornets vs. Bucks Odds & Spread

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Hornets vs. Bucks Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Bucks win (53.6%)

Hornets vs. Bucks Betting Trends

• The Bucks have compiled a 15-17-0 record against the spread this season.
• The Hornets have played 31 games, with 17 wins against the spread.
• Games involving the Bucks have hit the over 12 times out of 31 chances this season.
• Hornets games this year have hit the over on 11 of 31 set point totals (35.5%).
• Milwaukee has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered eight times in 16 opportunities at home, and it has covered seven times in 16 opportunities in away games.
• The Bucks have eclipsed the total in a higher percentage of games at home (43.8%) than road tilts (31.2%).
• This year, Charlotte is 9-6-0 at home against the spread (.600 winning percentage). On the road, it is 8-8-0 ATS (.500).
• In terms of the over/under, Hornets games have finished over five of 15 times at home (33.3%), and six of 16 on the road (37.5%).

Bucks Leaders

• Ryan Rollins is averaging 17.2 points, 5.8 assists and 4.2 boards.
• Giannis Antetokounmpo averages 28.9 points, 10 boards and 5.8 assists.
• Myles Turner's numbers on the season are 12.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game, shooting 41.4% from the floor and 36.6% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.2 made 3-pointers.
• Bobby Portis is averaging 12.7 points, 6.5 boards and 1.3 assists.
• Kyle Kuzma is averaging 13.5 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists.

Hornets Leaders

• Miles Bridges averages 20.4 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.9 assists. He is also draining 43% of his shots from the field and 31.9% from 3-point range, with 2.3 triples per game.
• LaMelo Ball's numbers on the season are 19.7 points, 5.4 boards and 8.5 assists per game. He is sinking 40% of his shots from the field and 34.2% from 3-point range, with an average of 3 treys.
• Moussa Diabate averages 8 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists. He is draining 62.8% of his shots from the field.
• The Hornets receive 15.3 points per game from Collin Sexton, plus 2.1 boards and 4 assists.
• Sion James averages 6.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists. He is sinking 40.4% of his shots from the floor and 36.4% from beyond the arc, with 1.2 treys per game.

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