Bucks vs. Pelicans Picks and Prediction – 4/6/2025

Milwaukee Bucks (42-34) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (21-56)
Time: 8:30 PM ET
Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
TV: NBA TV

Previous Games:

  • Bucks: Coming off a 126-113 win vs. Philadelphia

  • Pelicans: Coming off a 124-108 loss vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Head-to-Head:

Milwaukee has been playing strong basketball, while New Orleans continues to struggle with key injuries, making the Bucks heavy favorites for this matchup.

Milwaukee Bucks Breakdown:

The Bucks have been fairly solid lately, winning 2 of their last 5 games and coming off an impressive win against the 76ers. Giannis Antetokounmpo has been outstanding, averaging 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game. The Bucks continue to be one of the most potent offensive teams in the league, scoring 114.9 points per game while shooting a league-leading 38.5% from three.

Key Players:

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo: 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.2 assists

  • Jrue Holiday: 17.5 points, 6.3 assists

New Orleans Pelicans Breakdown:

The Pelicans have been in rough shape, with a 21-56 record and several key players unavailable. With Zion Williamson, Dejounte Murray, and CJ McCollum all out for the season, the Pelicans are struggling to find consistency. They’ve lost 7 of their last 10 games and are scoring just 110.0 points per game, which isn’t nearly enough against a team like Milwaukee.

Key Players:

  • Kelly Olynyk: 11.3 points, 4.5 rebounds

  • Jose Alvarado: 10.2 points, 5.4 assists

Betting Trends:

Milwaukee Bucks:

  • 2-3 in their last 5 games

  • 3-2 against the spread in their last 5 games

New Orleans Pelicans:

  • 2-3 in their last 5 games

  • 2-3 against the spread in their last 5 games

Exact Score Prediction:

Milwaukee Bucks 123 – New Orleans Pelicans 106

Our Best Bet:

Milwaukee Bucks -8.5

Despite the Pelicans' efforts to stay competitive, the Bucks are simply too strong, especially with Giannis in top form. New Orleans has been struggling with a depleted roster, and Milwaukee should dominate this game from start to finish. The Bucks have the offensive power to cover the spread and comfortably win by double digits, even with their inconsistency in recent games.

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