Pelicans vs Bucks Prediction and NBA Tips - 23 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 22, 2025, 11:57PM | Published: Jan 21, 2025, 11:40PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will sqaure off with the favoured Milwaukee Bucks in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Thursday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Javonte Green, Jamal Cain and Keion Brooks, the Pelicans are up against a Bucks team that includes Andre Jackson, AJ Green and Pat Connaughton.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pelicans vs Bucks game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's New Orleans vs Milwaukee NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Bucks a 67% chance of winning against the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Bucks: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $2.80, Bucks $1.45
- Line: Pelicans +5.5 ($1.87), Bucks -5.5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 236 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pelicans at $2.80 and the Bucks at $1.45.
The Pelicans are listed as 5.5-point underdogs against the Bucks, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Bucks (-5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 236 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Bucks (-5.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 236-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Pelicans vs Bucks: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Milwaukee at $1.45 with Bet365
- Line: Bucks -5.5 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 236 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Pelicans vs Bucks predictions are based on complex simulations and wagering experience to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Pelicans vs Bucks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Bucks at Smoothie King Center on Thursday is the Bucks winning 120-115.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the New Orleans vs Milwaukee game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Pelicans vs Bucks: Player Props
Betting on Pelicans vs Bucks player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Javonte Green is expected to lead the Pelicans with 0 points, 0 rebounds and 0 assists, while Andre Jackson is projected to have 0 points, 0 rebounds and 0 assists for the Bucks.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Green | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Cain | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keion Brooks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Boston | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jose Alvarado | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bucks Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Jackson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AJ Green | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Connaughton | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MarJon Beauchamp | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Pelicans vs Bucks: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Bucks at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to tip off at 12:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Date: Thursday 23 January 2025
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Milwaukee predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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