Bucks vs Hornets Prediction and NBA Tips - 3 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 3, 2026, 1:11AM | Published: Jan 2, 2026, 3:01PM
The Milwaukee Bucks will face the Charlotte Hornets in NBA action at Fiserv Forum on Saturday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
With 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 free betting tips for the Bucks vs Hornets game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Milwaukee vs Charlotte NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Bucks a 71% chance of beating the Hornets at Fiserv Forum.
Bucks vs Hornets: Odds
The latest 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 -6 ($1.91), Hornets +6 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 233.5 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 6-point favourites against the Hornets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Hornets (+6) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 233.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Bucks (-6) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 233.5-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 -6 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 233.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Bucks vs Hornets betting tips are based on detailed modelling and betting intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Bucks vs Hornets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bucks vs Hornets at Fiserv Forum this Saturday is the Bucks winning 120-113.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Milwaukee vs Charlotte game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Bucks vs Hornets prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the Milwaukee vs Charlotte game.
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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 mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Milwaukee vs Charlotte predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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