Bucks vs. Pelicans: Predictions and Betting Insights for April 10, 2025
A look at the upcoming NBA showdown between the Milwaukee Bucks and the New Orleans Pelicans, including betting odds and predictions.
Bucks vs. Pelicans: Predictions and Betting Insights for April 10, 2025
We have an exciting interconference game on Thursday’s NBA slate as the Milwaukee Bucks take on the New Orleans Pelicans. The Bucks, with a record of 45-34, are 25-14 at home, while the Pelicans stand at 21-58, struggling with a 7-33 away record. A win for Milwaukee ensures they secure the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Game Details
- Tipoff: 8 p.m. ET
- Venue: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee
- Line: Bucks favored by 15.5 points
- Over/Under: 221 points
Injury Updates
Both teams have notable injuries, with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Pat Connaughton questionable for the Bucks.
Betting Lines
- Bucks vs. Pelicans spread: Bucks -15.5
- Bucks vs. Pelicans money line: Bucks -1266, Pelicans +769
Recent Trends
- Bucks are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 games.
- Pelicans are 3-3 against the spread over their last six games as a double-digit underdog.
Predictions
The SportsLine Projection Model has simulated this matchup 10,000 times, favoring the Bucks with projections leaning towards an over of 223 points. The model has been particularly successful, with a near 70% accuracy on one side of the spread.
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