The Milwaukee Bucks (43-34) are 7-point favorites as they look to build on a three-game winning streak when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans (21-56) on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Smoothie King Center. The contest airs at 8:30 p.m. ET on Gulf Coast Sports and FDSWI.
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Bucks vs. Pelicans Predictions for Sunday
Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final tally of Bucks 118, Pelicans 110.
- Moneyline Pick: Bucks (-310)
- Total Pick: Over 221.5 (computer predicts 228.0 points)
- Pick ATS: Bucks (-7)
Recent Bucks vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/28/2024 | Bucks | -1.5 | 225 | -125 | +105 | 107-100 NO |
| 1/27/2024 | Bucks | -3.5 | 243 | -162 | +136 | 141-117 MIL |
Bucks 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Milwaukee has a 39-38-0 record against the spread this season.
- When they have played as at least 7-point favorites this season, the Bucks are 10-8 against the spread.
- Out of Milwaukee's 77 games with a set total, 40 have hit the over (51.9%).
- This season, the Bucks have won 35 out of the 54 games, or 64.8%, in which they've been favored.
- Milwaukee has a record of 14-4, a 77.8% win rate, when it's favored by -310 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Pelicans 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this year, New Orleans has put together a 33-43-1 record against the spread.
- The Pelicans have an 18-21 record against the spread when an underdog by 7 points or more this year.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 42 of New Orleans' 77 games with a set total.
- The Pelicans have been the moneyline underdog 56 total times this season. They've finished 9-47 in those games.
- In games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +249 or longer, New Orleans has gone 2-30 (6.2%).
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Bucks vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Bucks
Bucks:
Jericho Sims: Out (Thumb),
Damian Lillard: Out (Calf)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Trey Murphy III: Out For Season (Shoulder),
Dejounte Murray: Out For Season (Leg),
Herbert Jones: Out For Season (Shoulder),
CJ McCollum: Out For Season (Foot),
Zion Williamson: Out For Season (Back),
Brandon Boston Jr.: Out (Ankle),
Kelly Olynyk: Out (Rest),
Jordan Hawkins: Out (Back),
Jose Alvarado: Questionable (Calf)
Bucks vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Sunday, April 6, 2025
- Game time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Gulf Coast Sports and FDSWI
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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