Pelicans vs. Bucks Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for January 22

Pelicans vs. Bucks Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Venue: Smoothie King Center -- New Orleans, Louisiana
• Coverage: Gulf Coast Sports and FDSWI

Two streaking teams hit the court when the Milwaukee Bucks (24-17) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (12-32) on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET. The Bucks are 5.5-point favorites and put their four-game win streak on the line against the Pelicans, who have won four straight. The matchup has an over/under of 236.5.

Pelicans vs. Bucks Odds & Spread

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Pelicans vs. Bucks Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Bucks win (64.4%)

Pelicans vs. Bucks Betting Trends

• The Bucks have registered a 19-21-1 record against the spread this season.
• The Pelicans are 19-25-0 against the spread this season.
• Games involving the Bucks have hit the over 22 times out of 44 chances this season.
• Pelicans games this year have hit the over 25 times in 44 opportunities (56.8%).
• Milwaukee has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered 12 times in 23 opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered seven times in 18 opportunities on the road.
• At home, the Bucks exceed the total 47.8% of the time (11 of 23 games). They hit the over more consistently in away games, eclipsing the total in 61.1% of games (11 of 18).
• In 2024-25 against the spread, New Orleans has a better winning percentage at home (.500, 12-12-0 record) than on the road (.350, 7-13-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Pelicans games have gone over more frequently at home (15 of 24, 62.5%) than on the road (10 of 20, 50%).

Bucks Leaders

• Giannis Antetokounmpo averages 31.5 points, 12 boards and 6 assists.
• Damian Lillard averages 25 points, 4.4 rebounds and 7.1 assists.
• Bobby Portis' numbers on the season are 13.3 points, 7.9 boards and 2 assists per contest, shooting 46.5% from the field and 36.6% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.3 made 3-pointers.
• Brook Lopez averages 12.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists, shooting 48.8% from the field and 37.2% from beyond the arc, with 1.9 made treys per contest.
• Taurean Prince is averaging 7.3 points, 3.6 boards and 1.8 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.

Pelicans Leaders

• CJ McCollum's numbers on the season are 22.4 points, 3.7 boards and 3.8 assists per game. He is also sinking 45.3% of his shots from the floor and 37.4% from 3-point range, with an average of 3.2 triples.
• The Pelicans are receiving 17.2 points, 6.6 rebounds and 7.7 assists per game from Dejounte Murray.
• Yves Missi averages 9.1 points, 8.2 boards and 1.4 assists. He is draining 56.1% of his shots from the floor.
• Per game, Trey Murphy III gives the Pelicans 21.6 points, 5 boards and 2.9 assists, plus 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks.
• Per game, Javonte Green gives the Pelicans 6 points, 3.4 boards and 0.8 assists, plus 1.1 steals and 0.7 blocks.

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