NBA : New Orleans Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks Odds & Prediction

Game Info: April 10, 2025 8:00PM EDT @ Fiserv Forum

The Pelicans, after suffering through some tough losses, including the close defeat by the Bucks just a few days before, will have to come back strong. On the other hand, the Bucks have been able to take their stride with dominating victories over top teams as the 76ers and Timberwolves. Though New Orleans has risen to a level, Milwaukee’s excellent shooting and rebounding make things tough and have given the Bucks a clear edge going into this matchup onward. Fans should expect nothing short of fun as these two teams come together once again in Milwaukee.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Pelicans 7.75 , Bucks 1.09

Spread: Pelicans +15 , Bucks -15

Over/Under: 221.5

Team Recent Performance

New Orleans Pelicans

They lost to the Brooklyn Nets 119-114 on April 9, which did not cover the +1.5 spread, with the over 213.5. On April 7, they just managed to lose to the Milwaukee Bucks 111-107, covering the +6.5 line, ensuring the bet ‘under’ went to the total of 218. Their last match was on April 5, when the Pelicans lost to the Los Angeles Lakers without anything in their favor; the +16 spread was not good, and they lost by a total of 223 points. On April 3rd, they lost 114-98 to the Los Angeles Clippers, covering the +18 spread, with the game projecting ‘under’ at 219. The only additional profit in this moment was at March 31 when they beat the Charlotte Hornets 98-94, covering -2.5, under 213.5.

Milwaukee Bucks

On April 9, as 6-point favorites, they beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-103 and hit the big-223 under. On April 7, they succeeded 111-107 over the New Orleans Pelicans but failed to fulfill the -6.5-point standard. They had an under-game below 218. That was after the Bucks toppled the Miami Heat 121-115 on 6th of April winning the +1 and over .209.5 total. On April 4, they trounced the Philadelphia and scored 126-113 against the 76ers with a -11.5 cover and over 228. Lastly, they were able to beat the Phoenix Suns with 133-123 on April 2 while covering the -6.5 spread and going over the 225.5 total.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The Bucks increased their lead to 4-0 on their home turf against the Pelicans. In 10 meetings, the New Orleans franchise won only three times, although their performance was at par with their opponent in every other aspect. They stood tied on the spread at five apiece, going over and under almost equally. Points scored per game favor New Orleans at 115.30 points, though it is not really ahead of Milwaukee with its current 123.80 points. Pelicans lead at halftime with 58.70 points, just slightly up on the Bucks’ 59.10 points. From the active field goals registered in shooting, the Pelicans shoot 44.17 percent field goals, while the Bucks lead with 50.64 percent. The Bucks grab more rebounds at 47.90 than their opposite team, 46.90. Bucks again lead in 3-point shooting, converting 149/396 attempts to New Orleans’ 137/391. Finally, the Bucks average 8.00 steals per game, just edging out the Pelicans at 7.80.

Team Injuries Update

New Orleans Pelicans

Herbert Jones (SF, shoulder) is out.

Milwaukee Bucks

Pat Connaughton (PG, ankle) is questionable.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Milwaukee Bucks will win and cover the spread with the total going over 221.5.

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