Bucks vs. Pelicans Picks & Best Bets 22nd Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Milwaukee Bucks in NBA action on Wednesday at Smoothie King Center, beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET.
The Pelicans will be led by Dejounte Murray, Trey Murphy and CJ McCollum, while the Bucks have Damian Lillard, Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez.
We have conducted 10,000 simulations of Wednesday's NBA matchup using innovative AI technology to identify the best Bucks vs. Pelicans bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Bucks will likely beat the Pelicans with a projected final score of 120-115.
To get the best value from these predictions, we continuously source the best odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Bucks vs. Pelicans Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Bucks vs. Pelicans picks combine the power of AI, stats and analytics to generate NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Bucks vs. Pelicans Game Information
- Game Date: Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Smoothie King Center
- Spread: Bucks -5.5 / Pelicans +5.5
- Moneyline: Bucks -205 / Pelicans +180
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 236.5 Points (-110/-108)
Bucks -5.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Bucks have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Pelicans have a probability of 47%.
- BetMGM offers odds of -105 for the Bucks -5.5, presenting a favorable 2.1% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 236.5 @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 236.5, with FanDuel Sportsbook offering the best odds for the under at -108.
- Our analysis suggests a 52% chance that the total will stay under 236.5 points.
Bucks vs. Pelicans Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Milwaukee Bucks at -205 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the New Orleans Pelicans are available at +180 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Bucks are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 67% chance of coming out on top.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Bucks also present the best betting value, with the odds of -205 available at FanDuel Sportsbook making it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Bucks vs. Pelicans
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Wednesday's Bucks vs. Pelicans matchup.
Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | 29 | 5 | 8 | 4 |
| Khris Middleton | 15 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Brook Lopez | 14 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Bobby Portis | 13 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Gary Trent | 12 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 5.5 Assists (+102)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 5.5 Assists | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +102 |
- Our top prop bet for the Bucks is on Giannis Antetokounmpo to record over 5.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 8 assists, giving us an edge of 12.7% on the +102 odds offered by FanDuel.
New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | 22 | 7 | 8 | 3 |
| Trey Murphy | 21 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| CJ McCollum | 21 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Yves Missi | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan Hawkins | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Dejounte Murray Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+148)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray Over 2.5 3-Pointers | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +148 |
- Our best prop bet for the Pelicans is on Dejounte Murray to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 14.0% on the +148 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Bucks vs. Pelicans Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Bucks vs. Pelicans trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Trey Murphy III Over 20.5 Points Scored
Trey Murphy III has scored more than 20.5 points in 11 of his last 15 games (73% of the time). You can put money on him to score 21+ points again at odds of -108 (52% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Gary Trent Jr. Over 1.5 Total Steals
Gary Trent Jr. has had more than 1.5 steals in 5 of his last 10 games (50%). You can place a wager on him to record over 1.5 steals again at odds of +190 (34%), available at Bet365.
Trey Murphy III Over 1.5 Total Turnovers
Trey Murphy III has had more than 1.5 turnovers in 11 of his last 19 games (58%). You can bet on him to record over 1.5 turnovers again at odds of +128 (44%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Dejounte Murray of the Pelicans to knock down over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 3 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Bucks -5.5 to cover.
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