Bucks vs. Hornets Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 2

The Charlotte Hornets (11-22) take on the Milwaukee Bucks (14-20) on January 2, 2026 at Fiserv Forum.

The Bucks square off with the Hornets in a game that Milwaukee is currently a favorite by 6 points. The game has a point total of 232.5.

Bucks vs. Hornets Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Arena: Fiserv Forum
• Total: 232.5 points
• Spread: Bucks -6
• Moneyline: Bucks (-225), Hornets (+188)

How to watch Bucks vs. Hornets

• TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Extra (South)
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Bucks vs. Hornets

• In 11 games this season, the Bucks and their opponents have scored more than 232.5 total points.
• The Hornets have played 15 games this season that have gone over 232.5 combined points scored.
• The teams average 228.8 points per game combined, 3.7 fewer than this matchup's over/under.
• These two teams surrender 234.8 points per game combined, 2.3 more points than the over/under for this contest.

Betting the Spread: Bucks vs. Hornets

• Milwaukee has compiled a 16-18-0 record against the spread this season.
• The Bucks are 3-4 ATS this season when playing as at least 6-point favorites.
• The Hornets have covered 18 times in 33 matchups with a spread this year.
• Charlotte is 9-6 ATS this season when playing as at least 6-point underdogs.
• The Bucks are 8-9 against the spread, and 8-9 overall, at home.
• Milwaukee is 3-2 ATS as a 6-point favorite or greater at home.
• The Hornets are 4-12 overall, and 8-8 against the spread, on the road.

Betting the Moneyline: Bucks vs. Hornets

• The Bucks have been the moneyline favorite 15 total times this season. They've gone 8-7 in those games.
• The Hornets have been underdogs in 29 games this season and won nine (31%) of those contests.
• When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -225 or shorter, Milwaukee has a record of 4-3 (57.1% win percentage).
• Charlotte has a record of 4-12, a 25% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +188 or more by bookmakers this season.
• Based on this contest's moneyline, the Bucks have an implied win probability of 69.2%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Bucks vs. Hornets

• Pick ATS: Hornets (+ 6)
• Pick OU: Over (232.5)
  
• Prediction: Hornets 121 - Bucks 120
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