New Orleans Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks Player Prop Picks 4/10/25 NBA Picks

The Milwaukee Bucks will host the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in a matchup that heavily favors the home team. The Bucks, currently 45-34 and sitting fifth in the Eastern Conference, are looking to strengthen their playoff position as the regular season winds down. Meanwhile, the Pelicans, at 21-58, have been eliminated from postseason contention and are hoping to break a four-game losing streak. 

Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to the lineup in Milwaukee’s last game against Minnesota, and they will also rely on the recent spark from Kevin Porter Jr., who put up 21 points, five assists, and five steals in a recent win over the Timberwolves. The Pelicans are dealing with a long list of injuries, with Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, Dejounte Murray, and Trey Murphy III all sidelined for the season. Jose Alvarado is also questionable with calf soreness, leaving New Orleans severely short-handed.

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Brook Lopez Over 13.5 Points

Brook Lopez is averaging 13.2 points per game with a field goal percentage of 51.3%. His three-point shooting stands at 37.4%, and he maintains a free throw percentage of 82.1%. In addition to his scoring, Lopez contributes 5.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. ​With Dame going out for the Bucks, Lopez has had to step up for this team from a scoring perspective. We’ve seen him score 14+ points in 7 of his last 10 games, and in 5 of those games, he scored 20+. He should have another solid game in this one, going against a bad Pelicans interior defense.

Yves Missi Over 9.5 Rebounds 

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi has demonstrated notable rebounding abilities during his rookie NBA season. Over 72 games, he is averaging 8.3 rebounds per game, with 3.5 offensive rebounds and 4.8 defensive rebounds per game. His total rebound percentage stands at 16.7%, reflecting his effectiveness in securing missed shots. Missi has gone over his rebounding line in 8 of his last 9 games. With how thin this Pelicans lineup is due to injuries, expect Missi to be on the court most of this game, which will lead to plenty of rebounding opportunities.

Giannis Antekokoumpo Over 11.5 Rebounds

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 11.9 rebounds per game during the 2024-25 NBA regular season, ranking sixth in the league. His rebounding performance includes an average of 2.2 offensive rebounds and 9.7 defensive rebounds per game. ​Antetokounmpo’s rebounding prowess was particularly evident in recent games. On April 3, 2025, he recorded 17 rebounds along with 35 points and a career-high 20 assists in a victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Two days later, on April 5, he secured 15 rebounds, contributing to a triple-double performance with 36 points and 10 assists in an overtime win against the Miami Heat. ​