New Orleans Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Betting Prediction
PublishedApril 10, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:April 10, 2025 ,

NBA New Orleans Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction 4/10

On Thursday, April 10, 2025, the New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. The Pelicans have a record of 21-58, while the Bucks hold a record of 45-34. The game is set to start at 8:00 PM.

Pelicans vs. Bucks Betting Prediction

  • Spread Prediction: Bucks -15.0. The Bucks have a strong home record and are favored heavily. The Pelicans have struggled on the road, making the Bucks a good choice to cover the spread.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 221.5. Both teams have shown trends toward lower combined scores recently, and the line is below their season averages, suggesting a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The New Orleans Pelicans have a road ATS record of 11-15-0.
  • Milwaukee Bucks have a favored ATS record of 24-17-1.
  • Pelicans’ average combined score is 228.68, slightly above their average over/under line of 226.98.
  • The Bucks are on a 2-game under streak with an average combined score of 227.76.
  • New Orleans Pelicans have 43 total overs this season.

Pelicans vs Bucks Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans will visit the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. The Pelicans have struggled this season with a 21-58 record. They will rely on players like Jose Alvarado and Yves Missi to make an impact. Alvarado averages 10.2 points and 4.7 assists per game. Missi contributes 9.1 points and 8.2 rebounds per game.

The Milwaukee Bucks, with a 45-34 record, aim to secure a win at home. Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the team with 30.2 points and 11.8 rebounds per game. Supporting him are Kyle Kuzma and Brook Lopez. Kuzma adds 14.2 points, while Lopez scores 13.1 points per game. The Bucks will look to maintain their strong form against the Pelicans.

Milwaukee Bucks Ready for Home Game

The Milwaukee Bucks have a strong record this season, standing at 45-34. They play at the Fiserv Forum, where they have been successful. The Bucks look to add another win against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Home court advantage has been key for the Bucks. They have shown strength in their games at the Fiserv Forum. The team aims to continue this trend in their upcoming game.

The Bucks will play the Pelicans on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 8:00 PM. They hope to use their experience and skills to secure a win. Fans are eager to see their team perform well on home turf.

Pelicans Aim to Overcome Challenges in Milwaukee

The New Orleans Pelicans have faced a tough season with a record of 21-58. They sit at 14th in the Western Conference and have struggled on the road with just 7 wins in 40 away games. Coach Willie Green hopes to guide his team to a strong finish despite the challenges. Offensively, the Pelicans average 110 points per game, ranking 24th in the league. They excel in offensive rebounds, securing 12.1 per game, which is 7th best. However, their shooting percentages have been lower, with a field goal percentage of 45.4%. Defensively, the Pelicans allow 118.7 points per game, placing them 26th in the league. Injuries have impacted their lineup, with key players like Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum out for the season. The team will need to rely on their remaining players to step up against the Bucks.

Final Betting Pick

The Bucks have a strong home record of 26-14, which supports the spread prediction of Bucks -15.0. The Pelicans have struggled on the road with a 7-33 record, making it likely for the Bucks to cover the spread. The Bucks’ effective field goal percentage of 56.6% ranks third, while the Pelicans allow an effective field goal percentage of 56.3%, which is 29th.

The over/under prediction is set at under 221.5 due to both teams’ recent trends toward lower combined scores. The Pelicans average 110.0 points per game, and the Bucks allow 112.7 points per game. These numbers suggest the total score might stay under the line, especially considering the Bucks’ solid defense, which ranks 13th in points allowed per game.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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