Milwaukee Bucks at New Orleans Pelicans, ppd.

Update 12:15 p.m. ET: Wednesday’s game between the Milwaukee Bucks and New Orleans Pelicans was postponed after a historic winter storm dumped about a foot of snow in the New Orleans area. The date for the rescheduled game will be announced at a later time.

Original column below (published 7:24 a.m. ET)

The New Orleans Pelicans (12-32) wrap up their 4-game homestand Wednesday taking on the Milwaukee Bucks (24-17). Tip-off from Smoothie King Center is at 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Bucks vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting, tied 1-1 last season

The Bucks have won 4 games in a row and 7 of their last 8 contests. They last played on Sunday, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 123-109 and covering the 13-point spread as home favorites.

The Pelicans have also won 4 games in a row and are 5-1 in their last 6 outings. They beat the Utah Jazz 123-119 on Monday, but failing to cover the 11-point spread as home favorites.

Bucks at Pelicans odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:10 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bucks -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Pelicans +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
Against the spread (ATS): Bucks -6.5 (-105) | Pelicans +6.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Bucks at Pelicans key injuries

Bucks

F Giannis Antetokoumpo (knee) probable
F MarJon Beauchamp (illness) probable
G AJ Green (quad) out
G Khris Middleton (ankle) probable

Pelicans

F Brandon Ingram (ankle) out
F Herbert Jones (shoulder) out
C Yves Missi (illness) questionable
G Dejounte Murray (elbow) probable
F Zion Williamson (illness) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Bucks at Pelicans picks and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 128, Pelicans 120

Moneyline

The Pelicans have won 4 games in a row and are 3-0 on their homestand, but are only 8-16 at home this season. They are 4-20 against teams with a winning record.

The Bucks have won 4 straight games and 7 of their last 8 and have scored 122 points or more in those wins.

The Bucks should get the win, but -250 odds don’t give you enough value to bet on.

PASS.

Against the spread

All 4 wins in the Bucks’ current streak have been by at least 14 points. They are 6-1 in their last 7 wins.

The Pelicans are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games, but 8 of their last 11 losses have been by at least 7 points. They are allowing 117.9 points per game (PPG) in their last 7 contests.

BET BUCKS -6.5 (-105).

Over/Under

The Bucks are averaging 126.3 PPG in their 4-game winning streak.

The Pelicans are averaging 123.2 PPG in their last 6 games. Five of their last 6 games have surpassed 234 total points.

BET OVER 234.5 (-110).

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