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As the Milwaukee Bucks prepare to face the Charlotte Hornets on January 2, 2026, at their home venue, recent form suggests an intriguing matchup. The Bucks have showcased solid performance lately, winning 3 of their last 5 games. This success can be attributed to their strong offensive capabilities and effective team dynamics, allowing them to outpace opponents and capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Conversely, the Hornets have experienced a more challenging stretch, securing only 2 victories in their last 5 outings. Their recent struggles may be linked to inconsistency on both ends of the court, which could prove detrimental against a well-structured Bucks team.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 1.44 for a Bucks victory and 2.8 for the Hornets, reflecting a sizable expectation for the home team. Our model predicts a compelling 67.8% probability of a Bucks win, with a predicted final score of 119:113.
While the Bucks appear favored based on recent performances and home-court advantage, basketball can be unpredictable. The Hornets will need to capitalize on any lapses in the Bucks’ defense to turn the tide in their favor.
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| Milwaukee 66.8% |
Charlotte 33.2% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 119:113
Outrights of NBA Milwaukee Bucks: 0.49% Charlotte Hornets: 0.07%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 2.95 | |||
| 1.45 | 3.02 | |||
| 1.4 | 2.8 | |||
| 1.44 | 2.80 | |||
| 1.44 | 2.8 |
Latest Results
| 31.12.25 Milwaukee Bucks – Washington Wizards – 113:114 29.12.25 Charlotte Hornets – Milwaukee Bucks – 113:123 27.12.25 Chicago Bulls – Milwaukee Bucks – 103:112 26.12.25 Memphis Grizzlies – Milwaukee Bucks – 125:104 23.12.25 Indiana Pacers – Milwaukee Bucks – 94:111 |
31.12.25 Charlotte Hornets – Golden State Warriors – 125:132 29.12.25 Charlotte Hornets – Milwaukee Bucks – 113:123 26.12.25 Orlando Magic – Charlotte Hornets – 105:120 23.12.25 Charlotte Hornets – Washington Wizards – 126:109 22.12.25 Cleveland Cavaliers – Charlotte Hornets – 139:132 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 29.12.25 Charlotte Hornets – Milwaukee Bucks – 113:123 14.11.25 Milwaukee Bucks – Charlotte Hornets – 147:134 OT 12.11.25 Charlotte Hornets – Milwaukee Bucks – 111:100 05.02.25 Charlotte Hornets – Milwaukee Bucks – 102:112 23.11.24 Milwaukee Bucks – Charlotte Hornets – 125:119 |
Standings
2025/26
Western Conference
| Pl | W | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 34 | 29 | 5 | 4153:3656 | 0.853 |
| 2 | San Antonio Spurs | 33 | 24 | 9 | 3958:3768 | 0.727 |
| 3 | Denver Nuggets | 33 | 23 | 10 | 4129:3894 | 0.697 |
| 4 | Houston Rockets | 31 | 21 | 10 | 3736:3455 | 0.677 |
| 5 | Los Angeles Lakers | 31 | 20 | 11 | 3622:3635 | 0.645 |
| 6 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 34 | 21 | 13 | 4038:3896 | 0.618 |
| 7 | Phoenix Suns | 33 | 19 | 14 | 3797:3754 | 0.576 |
| 8 | Golden State Warriors | 34 | 18 | 16 | 3930:3857 | 0.529 |
| 9 | Memphis Grizzlies | 33 | 15 | 18 | 3824:3846 | 0.455 |
| 10 | Portland Trail Blazers | 34 | 14 | 20 | 3950:4088 | 0.412 |
| 11 | Utah Jazz | 32 | 12 | 20 | 3854:4068 | 0.375 |
| 12 | Dallas Mavericks | 34 | 12 | 22 | 3867:4002 | 0.353 |
| 13 | Los Angeles Clippers | 32 | 11 | 21 | 3588:3648 | 0.344 |
| 14 | Sacramento Kings | 33 | 8 | 25 | 3664:4037 | 0.242 |
| 15 | New Orleans Pelicans | 35 | 8 | 27 | 4046:4309 | 0.229 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Detroit Pistons | 34 | 25 | 9 | 4043:3836 | 0.735 |
| 2 | New York Knicks | 33 | 23 | 10 | 3998:3783 | 0.697 |
| 3 | Boston Celtics | 32 | 20 | 12 | 3741:3544 | 0.625 |
| 4 | Toronto Raptors | 35 | 20 | 15 | 3984:3938 | 0.571 |
| 5 | Miami Heat | 34 | 19 | 15 | 4110:3991 | 0.559 |
| 6 | Orlando Magic | 34 | 19 | 15 | 3965:3908 | 0.559 |
| 7 | Philadelphia 76ers | 31 | 17 | 14 | 3609:3605 | 0.548 |
| 8 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 35 | 19 | 16 | 4187:4100 | 0.543 |
| 9 | Chicago Bulls | 33 | 16 | 17 | 3919:4036 | 0.485 |
| 10 | Atlanta Hawks | 35 | 16 | 19 | 4174:4204 | 0.457 |
| 11 | Milwaukee Bucks | 34 | 14 | 20 | 3843:3940 | 0.412 |
| 12 | Charlotte Hornets | 33 | 11 | 22 | 3821:3925 | 0.333 |
| 13 | Brooklyn Nets | 31 | 10 | 21 | 3386:3537 | 0.323 |
| 14 | Washington Wizards | 32 | 8 | 24 | 3622:3989 | 0.250 |
| 15 | Indiana Pacers | 34 | 6 | 28 | 3742:4051 | 0.176 |
NBA Outrights
1. Oklahoma City Thunder: 2.03 (42.36%)
2. Denver Nuggets: 9.25 (9.27%)
3. New York Knicks: 12.5 (6.86%)
4. San Antonio Spurs: 13 (6.6%)
5. Houston Rockets: 14.5 (5.92%)
6. Cleveland Cavaliers: 21 (4.09%)
7. Detroit Pistons: 22 (3.9%)
8. Los Angeles Lakers: 23 (3.73%)
9. Boston Celtics: 24.5 (3.5%)
10. Golden State Warriors: 33.5 (2.56%)
11. Minnesota Timberwolves: 33.5 (2.56%)
12. Orlando Magic: 38.5 (2.23%)
13. Philadelphia 76ers: 58.5 (1.47%)
14. Atlanta Hawks: 78.5 (1.09%)
15. Miami Heat: 84 (1.02%)
16. Los Angeles Clippers: 113.5 (0.76%)
17. Toronto Raptors: 151 (0.57%)
18. Milwaukee Bucks: 176 (0.49%)
19. Dallas Mavericks: 501 (0.17%)
20. Phoenix Suns: 626 (0.14%)
21. Chicago Bulls: 751 (0.11%)
22. Memphis Grizzlies: 1001 (0.09%)
23. New Orleans Pelicans: 1001 (0.09%)
24. Portland Trail Blazers: 1126 (0.08%)
25. Charlotte Hornets: 1251 (0.07%)
26. Washington Wizards: 1501 (0.06%)
27. Brooklyn Nets: 1501 (0.06%)
28. Utah Jazz: 1501 (0.06%)
29. Indiana Pacers: 1501 (0.06%)
30. Sacramento Kings: 1501 (0.06%)
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