Bucks vs. Hornets Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Dec. 29

The Milwaukee Bucks (13-19) play the Charlotte Hornets (11-20) on December 29, 2025. The matchup airs on FDSSE, FDSWI, and WAXN.

Milwaukee is a moderate 3-point favorite against Charlotte when the Bucks play the Hornets on Monday. The over/under is 228.5 points for the game.

Bucks vs. Hornets Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Monday, December 29, 2025
• Game time: 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
• Arena: Spectrum Center
• Total: 228.5 points
• Spread: Bucks -3
• Moneyline: Bucks (-152), Hornets (+128)

How to watch Bucks vs. Hornets

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

Betting the Over/Under: Bucks vs. Hornets

• The Bucks and their opponents have gone over 228.5 combined points in 16 of 32 games this season.
• The Hornets have played 19 games this season that have gone over 228.5 combined points scored.
• These teams average a combined 228.3 points per game, 0.2 fewer points than this matchup's over/under.
• Opponents of these teams score 234.4 combined points per game, 5.9 more points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Bucks vs. Hornets

• Milwaukee has won 15 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 17 times.
• The Bucks have an ATS record of 4-4 when playing as at least 3-point favorites this season.
• The Hornets have compiled a 17-14-0 ATS record so far this season.
• Charlotte is 12-8 ATS this year when playing as at least 3-point underdogs.
• At home this year, the Hornets are 9-6 against the spread and 7-8 overall.
• Charlotte is unbeaten ATS (2-0) as a 3-point underdog or greater at home.
• On the road, the Bucks are 7-9 against the spread, and 5-11 overall.
• Milwaukee is winless ATS (0-3) as 3-point favorites or more on the road.

Betting the Moneyline: Bucks vs. Hornets

• The Bucks have been the moneyline favorite 13 total times this season. They've gone 7-6 in those games.
• The Hornets have won nine, or 33.3%, of the 27 games they've played as underdogs this season.
• When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -152 or shorter, Milwaukee has gone 6-2 (75% win percentage).
• This season, Charlotte has won five of its 19 games, or 26.3%, when it is the underdog by at least +128 on the moneyline.
• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Bucks a 60.3% chance to win.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Bucks vs. Hornets

• Pick ATS: Hornets (+ 3)
• Pick OU: Over (228.5)
  
• Prediction: Hornets 119 - Bucks 116
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