Milwaukee Bucks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction 1/22/25 NBA Picks

The Milwaukee Bucks and New Orleans Pelicans meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Smoothie King Center. Here’s a Milwaukee Bucks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction. This article will include a Milwaukee Bucks vs New Orleans Pelicans Pick.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Raptors and 76ers, and they play the Heat, Clippers, and Jazz next. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 114 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 111.1 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 31.5 points and 12 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 25 points and 4.4 rebounds. Bobby Portis is the third double-digit scorer and Khris Middleton is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.8 percent from beyond the arc and 73.3 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Jazz and Mavs, and they play the Grizzlies, Hornets, and Raptors next. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 109.3 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 117.3 points on 48 percent shooting. CJ McCollum is averaging 22.4 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Brandon Ingram is averaging 22.2 points and 5.6 rebounds. Zion Williamson is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Murphy III is grabbing 5 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.

Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win

• The Pelicans have won each of their nine previous games against the Bucks at Smoothie King Center following a win.
• The Bucks have lost four of their last five games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last six games as home underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 night games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win

• The Pelicans have lost each of their last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The favorites have won each of the Bucks’ last eight games.
• The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as home underdogs following a win.
• The favorites have covered the spread in seven of the Bucks’ last eight games.

Milwaukee Bucks vs New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report

The Pelicans will be without Brandon Ingram and Herbert Jones. Zion Williamson and Yves Missi are questionable for the Pelicans.

AJ Green is out for the Bucks. MarJon Beauchamp, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Khris Middleton are probable.

Milwaukee Bucks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

The Milwaukee Bucks have been the better team this season, but they’re also just 8-10 SU on the road and have a handful of disappointing losses. The Bucks are in trade talks that could involve Bradley Beal and the potential move of Khris Middleton, so that could impact the locker room as well. The New Orleans Pelicans are as healthy as they’ve been all year, and it’s no coincidence they’ve won four straight games. Check the status of Zion before betting. Still, the Pels are playing improved ball and the Bucks are just 5-8 ATS in their last 13 games when favorites of five or more points. Give me the home dog. 

Randy Chambers's Pick: New Orleans Pelicans +6