Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jan 2, 2026

The market had this one pegged at 233.5, but Charlotte and Milwaukee were determined to run hot from the opening tip. The first quarter exploded for 62 combined points, immediately signaling that an over was in play. The Hornets came out firing with 38 points in Q1 alone, while Milwaukee answered with 24, giving Charlotte an early edge. The second quarter brought things back to earth—just 49 combined points as both offenses stalled—but the third-quarter shootout settled it decisively. With 67 combined points, the third frame sent the game decisively over, and despite a slower fourth quarter (65 combined), the Bucks and Hornets finished at 243, a full 9.5 points over the number. DAGGER leaned under and missed.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee with 30 points and 10 rebounds, while Ryan Rollins added 29 points and 8 assists. For Charlotte, Kon Knueppel paced the offense with 26 points, and Miles Bridges chipped in 25 points and 6 rebounds. The Bucks ultimately edged out the Hornets 122–121 in a razor-thin contest. Charlotte's recent form—averaging 118.6 points per game over its last ten—paired with Milwaukee's earlier loss to the Hornets (111–100 on November 12) set the stage for a high-octane matchup. The head-to-head trend this season had seen totals ranging from 211 to 281, and Wednesday's result landed squarely in the upper-middle of that range.