- Matchup: Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Venue: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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This Friday, the Milwaukee Bucks (13-19) will host the Charlotte Hornets (11-20) at Fiserv Forum.
In their most recent game, the Hornets triumphed over the Magic with a score of 120-105. The Hornets recorded 19 personal fouls while the Magic committed 25. Charlotte managed to hit 11 out of 35 attempts from beyond the arc, while Orlando shot at a free throw percentage of 87.0%, converting 20 of 23 chances. Orlando secured 42 rebounds (16 offensive, 26 defensive) and tallied 6 blocks. The Magic also dished out 22 assists and made 7 steals. Defensively, Charlotte allowed the Magic to shoot 39.8% from the field, as they went 37 of 93. Charlotte recorded 23 assists during the game, forced 9 turnovers, and stole 3 balls. The Hornets grabbed a total of 53 rebounds, with 16 offensive boards, while shooting 67.9% from the charity stripe (19 out of 28). Overall, Charlotte achieved a field goal percentage of 47.1% (41 out of 87), including hitting 19 of their 39 three-point attempts.
LaMelo Ball stepped up in this matchup. He ended the game shooting 35.0% from the field, dishing out 5 assists, and playing for 29 minutes while snagging 7 rebounds. Ball finished with 22 points, going 7 of 20 in shooting.
As Charlotte approaches this matchup with an 11-20 record, they often struggle with ball control, averaging 15.8 turnovers per game while committing 19.3 personal fouls nightly. The Hornets gather an average of 44.6 rebounds per game and have amassed 812 assists throughout the season, ranking them 19th in the league in assists. They are hitting 36.3% from three-point range (461 of 1,269) and maintaining an 81.1% success rate at the free throw line. The Hornets are averaging 115.6 points per game (ranked 18th in the NBA) and have a field goal percentage of 45.5%.
Defensively, the Hornets force 13.0 turnovers each game and are whistled for 21.5 personal fouls on average. They rank 25th in the league for assists conceded, with 884 given up this season. Charlotte’s defense allows a shooting percentage of 48.6% (1,367 of 2,813) and surrenders 41.1 rebounds per game. They hold opponents to a 38.1% shooting percentage from beyond the arc and are positioned 22nd in points allowed per game, permitting an average of 118.4.
In their last contest, the Bucks emerged victorious over the Bulls, with a final score of 112-103. Milwaukee secured 36 defensive rebounds, 11 offensive boards, totaling 47 rebounds. They recorded 12 turnovers while securing 12 steals. The Bulls committed 18 fouls, leading to 24 free throw attempts for the Bucks, who converted 19 of those at a 79.2% success rate. From the three-point line, the Bucks hit 13 of 36 attempts (36.1%). When the game concluded, Milwaukee shot 40 of 86 from the floor, equating to a shooting percentage of 46.5%. The Bucks allowed the Bulls to make 39 of 93 field goals, yielding a shooting percentage of 41.9%. Milwaukee permitted 52 rebounds overall, with 16 being offensive.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was instrumental for the Bucks in this matchup, scoring 29 points in 25 minutes and adding 1 assist. He shot an impressive 10 of 15 (66.7%) while grabbing 8 rebounds.
The Bucks hold a 13-19 record this season. Offensively, they are shooting at a rate of 48.5% from the field, ranking 6th in the NBA. Overall, Milwaukee has scored 3,607 points this year (112.7 per game), with an average of 40.5 rebounds per game. The team averages 26.1 assists per game (15th in the NBA) but turns the ball over 15.2 times per game. The Bucks are committing 21.6 personal fouls on average, with a free throw shooting percentage of 72.8%.
On the defensive end, Milwaukee allows opponents to shoot 35.6% from beyond the arc (432 of 1,213) and their opponents convert 77.8% of free throw attempts. They give up an average of 26.7 assists and 44.8 rebounds per game, ranking 15th and 18th respectively. The Bucks are placed 16th in points allowed per game, with an average of 116.0. They are capable of forcing 14.6 turnovers per contest while allowing teams to shoot 46.9% from the field (15th in the NBA).
Which team will come out on top in this evening’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Pick: Bet on Milwaukee
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