The New Orleans Pelicans (26-24) visit the Milwaukee Bucks (32-17) Sunday. Tip-off from Fiserv Forum is set for 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Bucks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Pelicans lost 113-103 on Saturday night to the Washington Wizards as 5.5-point home favorites. It was New Orleans’ 7th straight loss and 10th in the last 12 games. It has been poor offense holding the Pelicans back as they won the turnover battle by 8 vs. Washington yet shot just 27% from behind the arc (8 of 29).
Milwaukee is on a 3-game winning streak and has won 5 of their last 6 games. They beat the Indiana Pacers 141-131 on Friday as 6.5-point road favorites.
Milwaukee (-1) beat the Pelicans 128-119 in New Orleans on Dec. 19 as the 227.5 Over cashed.
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Pelicans at Bucks odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:58 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pelicans +325 (bet $100 to win $325) | Bucks -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +9.5 (-115) | Bucks -9.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Pelicans at Bucks key injuries
Pelicans
- Not yet submitted
Bucks
- F Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) probable
- F Bobby Portis (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Pelicans at Bucks picks and predictions
Prediction
Bucks 124. Pelicans 114
Moneyline
AVOID.
Milwaukee is the much hotter and healthier team heading into this matchup between 2 playoff caliber teams. This is a game the Bucks should win, but the moneyline here is not a good bet. The risks far outweigh the possible rewards so steer clear.
Against the spread
LEAN BUCKS -9.5 (-105).
The only trend concerning this bet is how bad the Pelicans have been ATS vs. good teams as of late. They are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. teams with records above .600, and are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 vs. winning teams. Beating the Pelicans by 10 points is no easy task, but this much healthier and hotter Bucks team should be able to do it.
Over/Under
BET OVER 233.5 (-112).
The Over is the hotter and safer bet for both of these teams. In the last 35 meetings the Over is 26-9 and it is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in Milwaukee. The Over is 18-4 in the last 22 games vs. teams with a winning record for New Orleans and is 12-3 in the Bucks last 15 home games.
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