Bucks vs Hornets Prediction and NBA Tips - 3 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 2, 2026, 7:50PM | Published: Jan 2, 2026, 3:01PM
The Milwaukee Bucks will face the Charlotte Hornets in NBA action at Fiserv Forum on Saturday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Porter and Ryan Rollins, the Bucks are looking to overcome a Hornets team that includes Brandon Miller, LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Bucks vs Hornets game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Milwaukee vs Charlotte NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Bucks a 72% chance of winning against the Hornets at Fiserv Forum.
Bucks vs Hornets: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Fiserv Forum are listed below:
- Head to Head: Bucks $1.44, Hornets $2.85
- Line: Bucks -5.5 ($1.91), Hornets +5.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 231.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Bucks at $1.44 and the Hornets at $2.85.
The Bucks are listed as 5.5-point favourites against the Hornets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Hornets (+5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 231.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Bucks (-5.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 231.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Bucks vs Hornets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Milwaukee at $1.44 with Bet365
- Line: Bucks -5.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 231.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Bucks vs Hornets betting tips are based on complex simulations and gambling intelligence to give you the best possible advice every day of the year.
Bucks vs Hornets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bucks vs Hornets at Fiserv Forum on Saturday is the Bucks winning 119-112.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Milwaukee vs Charlotte game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
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Bucks vs Hornets: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Bucks and Hornets at Fiserv Forum is scheduled to begin at 12:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Saturday 3 January 2026
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Fiserv Forum
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Milwaukee vs Charlotte predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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