New Orleans Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction 2/4/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

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

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the 76ers and Hornets, and they play the Timberwolves next. The Pelicans have lost 17 of their last 22 games.

The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 114.4 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 120.9 points on 48.1 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 21.7 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Trey Murphy III is averaging 21.5 points and 5.9 rebounds. Saddiq Bey is the third double-digit scorer, and Jordan Poole is dishing 3.1 assists. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Celtics, beat the Bulls, and they play the Pacers next. The Bucks have lost 9 of their last 12 games.

The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 111.9 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 115.5 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 28 points and 10 rebounds, while Kevin Porter Jr. is averaging 16.8 points and 5 rebounds. Ryan Rollins is the third double-digit scorer and Bobby Portis is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 39.2 percent from beyond the arc and 73.4 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.6 rebounds per game.

Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win

• The Pelicans have lost each of their seven previous games at Fiserv Forum.
• The Bucks have won each of their last six home games against the Pelicans following a win.
• The home team has covered the spread in each of the last five games between the Pelicans and Bucks.
• The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.

Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win

• The Bucks have lost each of their last seven home games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Pelicans have won each of their last six games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games as underdogs against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
• The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last six games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Twelve of the Bucks’ last 13 home games against the Pelicans have gone OVER the total points line.
• Seven of the Pelicans’ last eight games as favorites against the Bucks have gone OVER the total points line.

Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts

• Cole Anthony ranks 12th amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (8.3) this season.
• AJ Green ranks 14th amongst qualified players for 3P% (43.2%) this season.

New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts

• Trey Murphy III ranks 2nd amongst qualified Forwards for FT% (89.2%) this season.
• Zion Williamson ranks 2nd amongst qualified Forwards for FG% (57.7%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Bucks rank 30th for second chance points (554) this season.
• The Bucks rank 30th for second chance points per game (11.5) this season.
• The Pelicans rank 1st for points in the paint per game (57.6) this season.
• The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (5.9).

New Orleans Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report

The Bucks will be without Taurean Prince, Gary Harris, Kevin Porter Jr., and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The Pelicans will be without Dejounte Murray.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction

I understand the Bucks played last night, and they have a lengthy injury report along with a black cloud hanging over them. Everybody is waiting to see if Giannis is traded. I get it. However, I’m not sure what the Pelicans did to be favored on the road. The Pelicans suck, and they’re 5-20 SU on the road this season. Me, you, and three randoms from LA Fitness could give this Pelicans team a scare. The Bucks have won 6 of the last 7 games against the Pelicans. I’m not laying points with the Pels most nights, and I’m certainly not doing it on the road. Give me the points.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Milwaukee Bucks +4.5