The New Orleans Pelicans (14-17) take on Milwaukee Bucks (19-13) Thursday with a 9:30 p.m. ET tip-off at Fiserv Forum. Below, we analyze the Pelicans–Bucks odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.
Pelicans at Bucks: Odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:55 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Pelicans +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Bucks -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Pelicans +8.5 (-105) | Bucks -8.5 (-115)
- Over/Under: 241.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Pelicans at Bucks: Key injuries
Pelicans
None affecting the betting lines.
Bucks
- PG Jrue Holiday (health and safety protocols) doubtful
- PF Bobby Portis (elbow) probable
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Pelicans at Bucks: Odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Bucks 122, Pelicans 110
Money line (ML)
PASS on the money line as the Bucks are monster favorites at -400 in this contest. Milwaukee is 12-4 at home this season and should add to that impressive record in this game. Bet the spread instead.
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Against the spread (ATS)
The BUCKS -8.5 (-115) need to win by 9 or more points in order to cover this spread. They are coming off an impressive 27-point win against the Minnesota Timberwolves and have won three straight games by double digits.
New Orleans, on the other hand, will be playing on a back-to-back after defeating the Detroit Pistons 128-118 Wednesday night. Expect the Pelicans to be a bit slow and for the Bucks to take advantage in a game that could turn into a blowout.
Over/Under (O/U)
UNDER 241.5 (-105) is the play as the total is just too high despite both teams ranking inside the top-10 on offense.
The Bucks are averaging 119.8 points per game with the Pelicans coming in at 115.2 PPG. If they both play to their averages, the Under will hit pretty easily.
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