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NBA Betting Preview: Pelicans vs Bucks

The New Orleans Pelicans face the Milwaukee Bucks in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Pelicans ATS Look the Value Wager

Our best betting prediction is to snap up the -114 that the Pelicans are able to cover the spread. They are -4.5 against the Bucks and the margin of victory could be a good deal more significant.

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7 Wins for Bucks in Past 10 H2H Games

New Orleans Pelicans have now lost three straight road games. In their previous game, Charlotte Hornets won 102-95 at Spectrum Center. Trey Murphy led the way with 27 points, while Derik Queen added 16 and Zion Williamson chipped in 14.

Milwaukee Bucks won their last game, beating Chicago Bulls at home. It was a 131-115 win at Fiserv Forum. Kyle Kuzma racked up 31 points and 10 rebounds, Ryan Rollins recorded 21 points and 10 assists, while A.J. Green scored 17 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Bucks have claimed back-to-back victories over the Pelicans. At Smoothie King Center they won 111-107 before winning 136-111 at Fiserv Forum. It’s been seven Bucks wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bucks logo Bucks 19 29 0.396 111.5 115.6 -4.1 10-12 9-17 6-4 15-17 2-8 1W
Pelicans logo Pelicans 13 39 0.25 114 120.6 -6.6 8-19 5-20 6-7 7-26 4-6 2L
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New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 110.4 points, 46.3 rebounds, 23.9 assists, 8.9 steals and 6.3 blocks while shooting 43.7% from the field and 79.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 112.9 points and 48.3 rebounds per matchup.

Trey Murphy is averaging 20.7 points, 4.1 assists and 2.7 (27.3%) 3-pointers made, while Zion Williamson averages 7.7 rebounds.

Milwaukee Bucks – Last 10 Games

The Bucks have won 2 and lost 8 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 105.6 points, 42.2 rebounds, 26.4 assists, 6.6 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 45.1% from the field and 69.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 117.0 points and 48.1 rebounds.

Ryan Rollins is averaging 15.1 points and 5.4 assists, while Giannis Antetokounmpo has an average of 6.5 rebounds and A.J. Green 2.7 (43.5%) 3-pointers made.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction & Picks

Get the full betting picture for New Orleans Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

Pelicans should be taken against the spread at -4.5 with our pick being for them to achieve a comfortable margin of victory in this NBA matchup. Back the favorites at the -114 that's available.

To deliver the best possible basketball predictions, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date NBA stats available.

Key Pelicans vs Bucks stats:

  • The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bucks in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bucks in 3 of their last 5 games.

Pelicans -4.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Saddiq Bey Over 17.5 Points -104 BetMGM logo

Saddiq Bey (Pelicans) has an average of 23.6 points in the past 5 games on the road. We are therefore going to choose a Player Points prop bet at odds of -104 which will hopefully see this him cover the line.

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Bobby Portis Under 18.5 Points -106 BetMGM logo

Bobby Portis (Bucks) has recorded an average of 13.75 points in the past 4 games. His Player Points might once again fall below the line, with this bet offering plenty of appeal and you can back -106.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Pelicans -4.5
Totals Over 222.5
Player Points Saddiq Bey Over 17.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Pelicans -4.5. We’ve also gone for Over 222.5 and Saddiq Bey (Pelicans) to score Over 17.5 points.

There are lots of options when you place a same game parlay. You can go through the available basketball lines and identify your favorite outcomes before combining the odds on the bet slip. Personalised wagering doesn’t come any better.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans Pelicans logo 118 - 111 Bucks logo Bucks

There’s a big payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with the Pelicans to claim a 118-111 victory which will hopefully go close.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Think Pelicans Likeliest to Win

With a 64% chance of securing victory, New Orleans Pelicans are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -179. Milwaukee Bucks are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +150.

The current spread is 4.5 and total points is 222.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you fancy Over 222.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

You can find a wide range of team props and game lines for every contest, with the top NBA sportsbooks creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Betting Lines & Odds
Zion Williamson Favorite to Score the Most Points

Zion Williamson is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -108 that he goes Over 22.5 points and -119 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 22.5
-108
Under 22.5
-119
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 21.5
-111
Under 21.5
-115
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Player Assists
Ryan Rollins (Bucks)
Over 7.5
-109
Under 7.5
-120
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Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
+126
Under 4.5
-167
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 3.5
-127
Under 3.5
-104
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 3.5
+101
Under 3.5
-133
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Player Rebounds
Bobby Portis (Bucks)
Over 9.5
-128
Under 9.5
-103
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Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 7.5
+113
Under 7.5
-147
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 6.5
+105
Under 6.5
-139
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Bucks Hold Seven Straight Wins Over Pelicans at Fiserv Forum

The Bucks own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 home games, scoring 110.90 points per contest and conceding 115.00.

The Pelicans have been on the losing end in three straight road games. They have three wins and seven losses in the last 10 games on the road, putting up 111.60 points per contest and giving up 115.00.

The Bucks beat the Pelicans 136-111 in their most recent meeting at Fiserv Forum. Across the previous 7 head-to-head meetings at Fiserv Forum, the Bucks have prevailed every time.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O222.5 U222.5
Milwaukee Bucks logo Milwaukee Bucks Home Stats 4-6 225.90 110.90 115.00 5 5
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Away Stats 3-7 226.60 111.60 115.00 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O222.5 = Games Over 222.5 Points
  • U222.5 = Games Under 222.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Stats
Milwaukee Bucks logo Milwaukee Bucks Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Trey Murphy 48 35.84 1039 175 21.6 3.6 3.0 5.8 0.3 1.5
Saddiq Bey 45 30.28 733 109 16.3 2.4 1.8 5.8 0.0 1.0
Zion Williamson 36 29.38 772 122 21.4 3.4 - 6.3 0.7 1.0

Milwaukee Bucks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Kevin Porter Jr. 23 33.63 386 171 16.8 7.4 1.7 5.0 0.4 2.1
Ryan Rollins 48 31.8 797 267 16.6 5.6 2.4 4.6 0.4 1.5
A.J. Green 44 29.71 450 89 10.2 2.0 3.0 2.6 0.1 0.6

Injuries & Suspensions

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

02 Feb NBA
Pelicans 95-102 Hornets
31 Jan NBA
Pelicans 114-124 76ers
30 Jan NBA
Grizzlies 106-114 Pelicans
27 Jan NBA
Pelicans 95-104 Thunder
25 Jan NBA
Pelicans 104-95 Spurs
23 Jan NBA
Pelicans 133-127 Grizzlies
21 Jan NBA
Pistons 112-104 Pelicans
18 Jan NBA
Pelicans 110-119 Rockets
16 Jan NBA
Pelicans 119-127 Pacers
14 Jan NBA
Nets 113-116 Pelicans

Previous Milwaukee Bucks Lineups

03 Feb NBA
Bulls 115-131 Bucks
01 Feb NBA
Bucks 79-107 Celtics
29 Jan NBA
Bucks 99-109 Wizards
27 Jan NBA
Bucks 122-139 76ers
23 Jan NBA
Nuggets 102-100 Bucks
21 Jan NBA
Thunder 122-102 Bucks
19 Jan NBA
Bucks 112-110 Hawks
15 Jan NBA
Bucks 101-119 Spurs
13 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 139-106 Bucks
11 Jan NBA
Bucks 104-108 Nuggets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 32 18 0.64 117.9 111.8 6.1 20-6 12-12 8-3 22-11 7-3 7W
Celtics 32 18 0.64 116 108.9 7.1 16-8 16-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 3W
Raptors 30 21 0.588 113.6 112.2 1.4 14-11 16-10 4-9 22-14 6-4 1W
76ers 29 21 0.58 116.8 115.3 1.5 15-13 14-8 8-5 19-17 7-3 5W
Nets 13 36 0.265 107.1 114.9 -7.8 6-18 7-18 3-9 9-20 1-9 2L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 37 12 0.755 117.5 109.9 7.6 21-5 16-7 8-3 23-6 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 30 21 0.588 119.3 116.2 3.1 17-11 13-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 1W
Bulls 24 27 0.471 117.2 120.2 -3 15-11 9-16 3-9 16-19 5-5 2L
Bucks 19 29 0.396 111.5 115.6 -4.1 10-12 9-17 6-4 15-17 2-8 1W
Pacers 13 38 0.255 110.9 118.7 -7.8 10-18 3-20 3-8 9-24 4-6 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 27 25 0.519 119.9 118 1.9 16-10 11-15 3-5 14-15 5-5 1L
Magic 25 24 0.51 115 115.9 -0.9 15-9 10-15 6-5 17-17 4-6 2L
Hawks 25 27 0.481 117.4 118.3 -0.9 9-14 16-13 5-3 13-18 5-5 1W
Hornets 23 28 0.451 116 114.2 1.8 11-13 12-15 6-4 14-19 8-2 7W
Wizards 13 36 0.265 112 122.7 -10.7 9-17 4-19 2-5 8-20 3-7 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 40 11 0.784 120.5 107.7 12.8 22-5 18-6 8-3 30-7 6-4 2W
Nuggets 33 18 0.647 120 115.9 4.1 14-10 19-8 4-2 19-9 5-5 2L
Timberwolves 31 20 0.608 119.5 114.5 5 17-8 14-12 5-5 18-15 4-6 1L
Trail Blazers 23 28 0.451 115.3 118.1 -2.8 13-13 10-15 4-4 18-15 4-6 6L
Jazz 16 35 0.314 118.3 126.9 -8.6 10-17 6-18 1-8 9-24 2-8 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 30 19 0.612 116.3 116.2 0.1 12-8 18-11 4-6 20-12 6-4 1W
Suns 31 20 0.608 114.1 111.6 2.5 17-7 14-13 8-5 21-14 7-3 1W
Warriors 27 24 0.529 116.2 114 2.2 17-9 10-15 5-3 17-14 5-5 2L
Clippers 23 26 0.469 112.7 112.9 -0.2 13-10 10-16 6-4 13-15 7-3 1L
Kings 12 39 0.235 110.2 120.4 -10.2 9-16 3-23 2-7 8-25 1-9 9L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 33 16 0.673 116.9 111.9 5 17-6 16-10 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Rockets 31 17 0.646 116 110 6 17-4 14-13 6-5 17-15 8-2 3W
Grizzlies 19 29 0.396 115 116.8 -1.8 11-15 8-14 5-6 15-17 3-7 1W
Mavericks 19 31 0.38 113.8 116.5 -2.7 14-15 5-16 3-7 11-21 4-6 5L
Pelicans 13 39 0.25 114 120.6 -6.6 8-19 5-20 6-7 7-26 4-6 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 37 12 0.755 117.5 109.9 7.6 21-5 16-7 8-3 23-6 8-2 3W
Knicks 32 18 0.64 117.9 111.8 6.1 20-6 12-12 8-3 22-11 7-3 7W
Celtics 32 18 0.64 116 108.9 7.1 16-8 16-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 3W
Raptors 30 21 0.588 113.6 112.2 1.4 14-11 16-10 4-9 22-14 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 30 21 0.588 119.3 116.2 3.1 17-11 13-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 1W
76ers 29 21 0.58 116.8 115.3 1.5 15-13 14-8 8-5 19-17 7-3 5W
Heat 27 25 0.519 119.9 118 1.9 16-10 11-15 3-5 14-15 5-5 1L
Magic 25 24 0.51 115 115.9 -0.9 15-9 10-15 6-5 17-17 4-6 2L
Hawks 25 27 0.481 117.4 118.3 -0.9 9-14 16-13 5-3 13-18 5-5 1W
Bulls 24 27 0.471 117.2 120.2 -3 15-11 9-16 3-9 16-19 5-5 2L
Hornets 23 28 0.451 116 114.2 1.8 11-13 12-15 6-4 14-19 8-2 7W
Bucks 19 29 0.396 111.5 115.6 -4.1 10-12 9-17 6-4 15-17 2-8 1W
Nets 13 36 0.265 107.1 114.9 -7.8 6-18 7-18 3-9 9-20 1-9 2L
Wizards 13 36 0.265 112 122.7 -10.7 9-17 4-19 2-5 8-20 3-7 1L
Pacers 13 38 0.255 110.9 118.7 -7.8 10-18 3-20 3-8 9-24 4-6 2L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 40 11 0.784 120.5 107.7 12.8 22-5 18-6 8-3 30-7 6-4 2W
Spurs 33 16 0.673 116.9 111.9 5 17-6 16-10 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Nuggets 33 18 0.647 120 115.9 4.1 14-10 19-8 4-2 19-9 5-5 2L
Rockets 31 17 0.646 116 110 6 17-4 14-13 6-5 17-15 8-2 3W
Lakers 30 19 0.612 116.3 116.2 0.1 12-8 18-11 4-6 20-12 6-4 1W
Suns 31 20 0.608 114.1 111.6 2.5 17-7 14-13 8-5 21-14 7-3 1W
Timberwolves 31 20 0.608 119.5 114.5 5 17-8 14-12 5-5 18-15 4-6 1L
Warriors 27 24 0.529 116.2 114 2.2 17-9 10-15 5-3 17-14 5-5 2L
Clippers 23 26 0.469 112.7 112.9 -0.2 13-10 10-16 6-4 13-15 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 23 28 0.451 115.3 118.1 -2.8 13-13 10-15 4-4 18-15 4-6 6L
Grizzlies 19 29 0.396 115 116.8 -1.8 11-15 8-14 5-6 15-17 3-7 1W
Mavericks 19 31 0.38 113.8 116.5 -2.7 14-15 5-16 3-7 11-21 4-6 5L
Jazz 16 35 0.314 118.3 126.9 -8.6 10-17 6-18 1-8 9-24 2-8 1W
Pelicans 13 39 0.25 114 120.6 -6.6 8-19 5-20 6-7 7-26 4-6 2L
Kings 12 39 0.235 110.2 120.4 -10.2 9-16 3-23 2-7 8-25 1-9 9L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 40 11 0.784 120.5 107.7 12.8 22-5 18-6 8-3 30-7 6-4 2W
Pistons 37 12 0.755 117.5 109.9 7.6 21-5 16-7 8-3 23-6 8-2 3W
Spurs 33 16 0.673 116.9 111.9 5 17-6 16-10 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Nuggets 33 18 0.647 120 115.9 4.1 14-10 19-8 4-2 19-9 5-5 2L
Rockets 31 17 0.646 116 110 6 17-4 14-13 6-5 17-15 8-2 3W
Celtics 32 18 0.64 116 108.9 7.1 16-8 16-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 3W
Knicks 32 18 0.64 117.9 111.8 6.1 20-6 12-12 8-3 22-11 7-3 7W
Lakers 30 19 0.612 116.3 116.2 0.1 12-8 18-11 4-6 20-12 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 31 20 0.608 119.5 114.5 5 17-8 14-12 5-5 18-15 4-6 1L
Suns 31 20 0.608 114.1 111.6 2.5 17-7 14-13 8-5 21-14 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 30 21 0.588 119.3 116.2 3.1 17-11 13-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 1W
Raptors 30 21 0.588 113.6 112.2 1.4 14-11 16-10 4-9 22-14 6-4 1W
76ers 29 21 0.58 116.8 115.3 1.5 15-13 14-8 8-5 19-17 7-3 5W
Warriors 27 24 0.529 116.2 114 2.2 17-9 10-15 5-3 17-14 5-5 2L
Heat 27 25 0.519 119.9 118 1.9 16-10 11-15 3-5 14-15 5-5 1L
Magic 25 24 0.51 115 115.9 -0.9 15-9 10-15 6-5 17-17 4-6 2L
Hawks 25 27 0.481 117.4 118.3 -0.9 9-14 16-13 5-3 13-18 5-5 1W
Bulls 24 27 0.471 117.2 120.2 -3 15-11 9-16 3-9 16-19 5-5 2L
Clippers 23 26 0.469 112.7 112.9 -0.2 13-10 10-16 6-4 13-15 7-3 1L
Hornets 23 28 0.451 116 114.2 1.8 11-13 12-15 6-4 14-19 8-2 7W
Trail Blazers 23 28 0.451 115.3 118.1 -2.8 13-13 10-15 4-4 18-15 4-6 6L
Grizzlies 19 29 0.396 115 116.8 -1.8 11-15 8-14 5-6 15-17 3-7 1W
Bucks 19 29 0.396 111.5 115.6 -4.1 10-12 9-17 6-4 15-17 2-8 1W
Mavericks 19 31 0.38 113.8 116.5 -2.7 14-15 5-16 3-7 11-21 4-6 5L
Jazz 16 35 0.314 118.3 126.9 -8.6 10-17 6-18 1-8 9-24 2-8 1W
Nets 13 36 0.265 107.1 114.9 -7.8 6-18 7-18 3-9 9-20 1-9 2L
Wizards 13 36 0.265 112 122.7 -10.7 9-17 4-19 2-5 8-20 3-7 1L
Pacers 13 38 0.255 110.9 118.7 -7.8 10-18 3-20 3-8 9-24 4-6 2L
Pelicans 13 39 0.25 114 120.6 -6.6 8-19 5-20 6-7 7-26 4-6 2L
Kings 12 39 0.235 110.2 120.4 -10.2 9-16 3-23 2-7 8-25 1-9 9L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak