The Bucks will play the Hornets on Monday, December 29th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Charlotte Hornets set for Monday, December 29th, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Milwaukee Bucks currently have a 88.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Charlotte Hornets is 88.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Milwaukee Bucks - The Milwaukee Bucks currently have a 5-11 record as an away team. That standing puts them 8th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets start this matchup with a 7-8 record as a home team. They now rank 7th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Milwaukee Bucks currently rank 21st (112.7) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Charlotte Hornets stand at 14th averaging 115.6 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 116.0 points against the Milwaukee Bucks, ranking them 11th in the league. The Charlotte Hornets currently rank 7th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 118.4 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Milwaukee Bucks have notched a 5-4 Eastern Central Division division record, while the Charlotte Hornets possess a 4-4 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Milwaukee Bucks have a 13-19 overall record, while the Charlotte Hornets have a 11-20 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye scurvy dogs! The Milwaukee Bucks be facing off... against the Charlotte Hornets in a battle to reclaim glory... at the Hornets' nest on Monday, December 29th, 2025.
The fans in Charlotte's arena be raucous and rowdy, ready... to cheer on their Hornets with all their might and fury... The Milwaukee Bucks be lookin' to spoil the party as... they strive to improve their 13-19 overall standing this season.
With a 5-4 record in the Eastern Central Division... the Bucks be aimin' to plunder a victory on the road. Meanwhile, the Hornets be holdin' a 4-4 record in the Eastern Southeast Division...
The Bucks be averagin' 112.7 points per game, while the... Hornets be scorin' an impressive 115.6 points per game. This... matchup be sure to be a high-scoring affair on the... hardwood. So grab yer grog and cutlasses, me hearties, and... see you courtside at today's game!
Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total... bets from our featured sportsbooks before settin' sail. And don't... forget to look at this game's prop bets below deck... for a chance to win some extra booty. Arrr!
Best Bucks at Hornets Odds
| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Milwaukee Bucks |
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| Over | Under |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Milwaukee Bucks are -3.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Charlotte Hornets are +3.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 227.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 227.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
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Bucks
Hornets
12/29/25 7:10pm EST | -3.5 -105+3.5 -115 |
Underdog Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +3.5 Charlotte Hornets underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Milwaukee Bucks - Milwaukee Bucks bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -3.5 Milwaukee Bucks favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Milwaukee Bucks at Charlotte Hornets Prop Bets
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Bucks
Hornets
Game to Overtime
12/29/25 7:10pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
MIL at CHA 12/29/25 7:10pm EST | 112.5 o -118112.5 u -110Bet |
Bucks
Team Total Points
MIL at CHA 12/29/25 7:10pm EST | 115.5 o -110115.5 u -115Bet |
AJ Green
Points Scored
MIL at CHA 12/29/25 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -125Bet |
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Bobby Portis
Points Scored
MIL at CHA 12/29/25 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -118Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points Scored
MIL at CHA 12/29/25 7:10pm EST | 20.5 o -12520.5 u -105Bet |
Collin Sexton
Points Scored
MIL at CHA 12/29/25 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -13512.5 u +100Bet |
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Points Scored
MIL at CHA 12/29/25 7:10pm EST | 27.5 o -10527.5 u -125Bet |
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Kevin Porter Jr
Points Scored
MIL at CHA 12/29/25 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -125Bet |
Kyle Kuzma
Points Scored
MIL at CHA 12/29/25 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -125Bet |
LaMelo Ball
Points Scored
MIL at CHA 12/29/25 7:10pm EST | 20.5 o -12520.5 u -105Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points Scored
MIL at CHA 12/29/25 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -130Bet |
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Moussa Diabate
Points Scored
MIL at CHA 12/29/25 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1209.5 u -110Bet |
Myles Turner
Points Scored
MIL at CHA 12/29/25 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o +10011.5 u -135Bet |
Ryan Rollins
Points Scored
MIL at CHA 12/29/25 7:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -118Bet |
Sion James
Points Scored
MIL at CHA 12/29/25 7:10pm EST | 7.5 o +1057.5 u -140Bet |
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Tidjane Salaun
Points Scored
MIL at CHA 12/29/25 7:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -120Bet |
Bobby Portis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at CHA 12/29/25 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -118Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at CHA 12/29/25 7:10pm EST | 28.5 o -10528.5 u -125Bet |
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at CHA 12/29/25 7:10pm EST | 43.5 o -11043.5 u -120Bet |
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Miles Bridges
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at CHA 12/29/25 7:10pm EST | 29.5 o -11029.5 u -118Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 26 | 29 | 0.473 | +15.5 | 12-14 | 14-15 | 8-4 | 16-20 | 115.7 | 113.8 | +1.9 | W1 | 9-1 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 23 | 30 | 0.434 | +17.5 | 12-12 | 11-18 | 7-4 | 17-18 | 111.8 | 115.2 | -3.4 | W2 | 5-5 |
Milwaukee Bucks & Charlotte Hornets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Milwaukee Bucks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Bucks | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Hornets | +15000 Bet |
Milwaukee Bucks & Charlotte Hornets Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Monday, December 29th, 2025 at 7:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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