New Orleans Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 21/01/2025, 23:39  by Joseph King | Modified on 21/01/2025 at 23:54 in NBA Predictions

The resurgent New Orleans Pelicans host the red-hot Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday in the NBA. The Pels are 14th in the West standings with a 12-32 record while the Bucks have moved up to fifth in the East at 24-17. Here’s our match prediction!

The Pelicans have endured a torrid campaign that has been marred with injuries. However, they’ve been able to string together a positive run which has seen them win the last four in a row and seven of their last 10 overall.

New Orleans is coming off a 123-119 overtime victory over the Jazz on Monday, their second win over Utah in a four-day span. CJ McCollum dropped the third-highest total of his career with 45 points while taking 31 shot attempts in 44 minutes.

The Bucks are starting to put things together after a trying start to the season. They’ve won their last four in a row and seven of their last eight to move seven games above .500 as we hit the halfway mark of the season.

Led by Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 34 points and 15 rebounds, the Bucks cruised to a 123-109 home win over the 76ers. The Greek Freak is now tied with OKC’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the top scorer in the league at 31.5 points per game.