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Pelicans vs. Bucks Prediction, Odds and Best NBA Prop Bets for Wednesday, Feb. 4
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The Milwaukee Bucks ended their five-game losing streak last night against the Bulls, and are right back in action tonight against the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Pelicans have been struggling themselves, losing two straight and three of four after back-to-back wins in Memphis and San Antonio. New Orleans is now 13-39 on the season, including 5-20 on the road.
This will be the first meeting this season after the Bucks swept the two-game series last year.
The oddsmakers have the Bucks as home underdogs at the best betting sites on Wednesday night.
Let’s take a look at the odds, players to watch and my prediction for Wednesday night’s NBA matchup.
Pelicans vs. Bucks Odds, Spread and Total
Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook
Spread
- Pelicans -5.5 (-104)
- Bucks +5.5 (-119)
Moneyline
- Pelicans: -185
- Bucks: +154
Total
- 222.5 (Over -108/Under -112)
Pelicans vs. Bucks How to Watch
- Date: Wednesday, Feb. 4
- Time: 8:00 p.m.
- Venue: Fiserv Forum
- How to Watch (TV): GCSEN, FDSN WI
- Pelicans record: 13-39
- Bucks record: 19-29
Pelicans vs. Bucks Injury Reports
Pelicans Injury Report
- Trey Alexander – out
- Hunter Dickinson – out
- Dejounte Murray – out
Bucks Injury Report
- Bobby Portis – questionable
- Gary Harris – questionable
- Kevin Porter – questionable
- Giannis Antetokounmpo – out
- Taurean Prince – out
Pelicans vs. Bucks Best NBA Prop Bets
Bucks Best NBA Prop Bet
Bobby Portis missed last night’s game due to a hip issue, and I’m fading him tonight if he returns to the lineup against the Pelicans.
Portis is averaging 13.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game this season. He’s been held under 31.5 PRA in 94% of his games overall.
I know the Pelicans present a good opportunity for Portis to improve on those numbers, but this is an easy play if the power forward is active tonight for the Bucks.
Pelicans vs. Bucks Prediction and Pick
The Bucks are dealing with a ton of uncertainty right now in terms of both injuries and trade rumors, but I don’t know if that’s enough to make the Pelicans road favorites.
Milwaukee is 3-3 against the spread in the second game of a back-to-back this season, and is still a superior team to New Orleans.
I believe in the Bucks enough to either win this game outright or keep it close enough to cover this +5.5 spread.
Pick: Bucks +5.5 (-119)
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Ryan is a sports betting writer at Sports Illustrated. He has experience working for NHL.com, NBC Sports, Covers, and more throughout his decade in the industry. As a Philadelphia native, he understands the passion and pain that come with being a sports fan.
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