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Milwaukee Bucks Expected to Dominate Injury-Plagued New Orleans Pelicans in Sunday Matchup

On Sunday, April 6, 2025, NBA fans can look forward to an exciting matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. The Bucks, with a record of 42-34, are favored to win by 6 points over the Pelicans, who are currently at 21-56 for the season. Milwaukee has historically performed well against New Orleans, winning four of their last five games. For more insights into this matchup and other NBA picks for Sunday, be sure to check out our Bucks vs. Pelicans prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bucks -220 | Pelicans +190
• Spread: Bucks -6 (-110) | Pelicans +6 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 218 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 69%.

Milwaukee vs New Orleans Stats

Milwaukee Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks visited the Miami Heat on Saturday night in search of their third straight victory. They had previously won against the Phoenix Suns and Philadelphia 76ers. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks in their last game with an impressive performance. Antetokounmpo was listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Heat. The Bucks were sixth in the Eastern Conference standings, closely trailing behind Detroit. Offensively, the Bucks rank highly in field goal percentage and three-point shooting. Defensively, they perform well in limiting field goal percentage and three-point shooting by their opponents. Overall, the Bucks have a record of 44-34 for the season.

New Orleans Pelicans Analysis

The New Orleans Pelicans recently completed a two-game road trip to Los Angeles, suffering losses to both the Clippers and the Lakers. Despite shooting 48.8% from the field in their game against the Lakers, the Pelicans struggled with turnovers and missed free throws. Jose Alvarado led the team with 27 points and five assists, while Yves Missi contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds. New Orleans currently sits in 14th place in the Western Conference with the fourth-worst record in the NBA. They are missing key players like CJ McCollum, Zion Williamson, and Trey Murphy III, and face uncertainty with Jordan Hawkins' availability for their upcoming game against Milwaukee. The Pelicans are ranked 26th in power rankings and struggle offensively, ranking 24th in scoring and shooting percentages. Defensively, they rank 26th in points allowed and have weaknesses in defending against three-pointers. Despite their challenges, the Pelicans continue to work on improving their performance on both ends of the court.

Milwaukee Bucks Expected to Dominate Injury-Plagued New Orleans Pelicans

I anticipate the Milwaukee Bucks will defeat the New Orleans Pelicans and cover the spread, even in the event that Giannis Antetokounmpo is given time off. If Antetokounmpo does play, the Bucks are expected to easily overcome the injury-riddled Pelicans team that is without key players. New Orleans has struggled to exceed 100 points in recent games and has displayed a weak net rating of minus-12.8 over the last 10 matches, averaging just 107.3 points per 100 possessions. The Pelicans lack offensive capabilities and have shown deficiencies in their defense. Conversely, Milwaukee has been scoring an impressive 118.6 points per 100 possessions in their recent matchups. With a 4-1 record both straight up and against the spread in their last five encounters with the Pelicans, the Bucks are poised for success.

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