The Hornets will play the Bucks on Friday, January 2nd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 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 Charlotte Hornets and the Milwaukee Bucks set for Friday, January 2nd, 2026. 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 Charlotte Hornets currently have a 86.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Milwaukee Bucks is 88.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 4-12 record as an away team. That standing puts them 9th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Milwaukee Bucks - The Milwaukee Bucks start this matchup with a 8-9 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 Charlotte Hornets currently rank 18th (115.8) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Milwaukee Bucks stand at 24th averaging 113.0 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 118.9 points against the Charlotte Hornets, ranking them 8th in the league. The Milwaukee Bucks currently rank 16th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 115.9 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Charlotte Hornets have notched a 4-4 Eastern Southeast Division division record, while the Milwaukee Bucks possess a 5-4 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Charlotte Hornets have a 11-22 overall record, while the Milwaukee Bucks have a 14-20 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, scallywags! The Charlotte Hornets be clashin' with the Milwaukee Bucks... fans in the arena be wild with excitement, cheerin' their team on... The Hornets be standin' at 11-22 while the Bucks be at 14-20... Charlotte holds a 4-4 division record, while Milwaukee be 5-4... The Hornets be scorin' 115.8 points per game, Bucks be at 113.0... See you courtside at today's game, be sure to review... the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured... sportsbooks - look at this game's prop bets below, if ye dare... Arrr, may the best team plunder the victory and claim the booty!
Best Hornets at Bucks Odds
| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Milwaukee Bucks |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Milwaukee Bucks |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Milwaukee Bucks are -5.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Charlotte Hornets are +5.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 231.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 231.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Milwaukee Bucks are the -225 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Charlotte Hornets are the +185 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Hornets
Bucks
1/02/26 8:10pm EST | +5.5 -110-5.5 -110 |
Underdog Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +5.5 Charlotte Hornets underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite Milwaukee Bucks - Milwaukee Bucks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -5.5 Milwaukee Bucks favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Charlotte Hornets at Milwaukee Bucks Prop Bets
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Hornets
Bucks
Game to Overtime
1/02/26 8:10pm EST | Yes +1250No -5000Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
CHA at MIL 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 113.5 o -110113.5 u -115Bet |
Bucks
Team Total Points
CHA at MIL 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 118.5 o -110118.5 u -115Bet |
AJ Green
Points Scored
CHA at MIL 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -120Bet |
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Bobby Portis
Points Scored
CHA at MIL 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points Scored
CHA at MIL 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -120Bet |
Collin Sexton
Points Scored
CHA at MIL 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -130Bet |
Gary Trent Jr
Points Scored
CHA at MIL 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1105.5 u -118Bet |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo
Points Scored
CHA at MIL 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 28.5 o -11028.5 u -120Bet |
Kevin Porter Jr
Points Scored
CHA at MIL 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
Kon Knueppel
Points Scored
CHA at MIL 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -110Bet |
Kyle Kuzma
Points Scored
CHA at MIL 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -135Bet |
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LaMelo Ball
Points Scored
CHA at MIL 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11820.5 u -115Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points Scored
CHA at MIL 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Moussa Diabate
Points Scored
CHA at MIL 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1208.5 u -110Bet |
Myles Turner
Points Scored
CHA at MIL 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -118Bet |
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Ryan Rollins
Points Scored
CHA at MIL 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11814.5 u -115Bet |
Sion James
Points Scored
CHA at MIL 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1354.5 u +100Bet |
Bobby Portis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at MIL 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -12519.5 u -105Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at MIL 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 26.5 o -12526.5 u -105Bet |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at MIL 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 44.5 o -11844.5 u -115Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at MIL 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 26.5 o -11526.5 u -118Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| 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 |
Charlotte Hornets & Milwaukee Bucks 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.
Charlotte Hornets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Hornets | +15000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Bucks | +100000 Bet |
Charlotte Hornets & Milwaukee Bucks Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks 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 Friday, January 2nd, 2026 at 8:10 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 Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks 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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