The Bucks will play the Pelicans on Sunday, April 6th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:40 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As we wrap up the 2024-25 NBA regular season, the Milwaukee Bucks and the New Orleans Pelicans will take to the court on Sunday, April 6th, 2025. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Milwaukee Bucks arrive at this game with a 92.33 power ranking. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans, have a 83.33 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away Milwaukee Bucks - The Milwaukee Bucks sport a 17-20 away team record. That result ranks them 8th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans hit the floor with a 14-24 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2024-25 season ranked 16th in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The Milwaukee Bucks sit 11th (114.9) for average points scored per game. The New Orleans Pelicans stand 22nd, averaging 110.0 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 112.9 points against the Milwaukee Bucks per game this season. That result puts them 16th in the league for the 2024-25 season. The New Orleans Pelicans stand 4th in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 118.8 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The Milwaukee Bucks wind down the season with a 7-7 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the New Orleans Pelicans, have a 3-13 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Milwaukee Bucks have a 42-34 overall record, while the New Orleans Pelicans have a 21-56 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Milwaukee Bucks be sailin' into enemy waters...to face the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday in a crucial late-season matchup...The Bucks be standin' at 42-34 overall, while the Pelicans be flounderin' at 21-56...In division play, the Bucks be holdin' a 7-7 record, while the Pelicans be strugglin' at 3-13...Milwaukee be scorin' an average of 114.9 points per game, outscorin' the Pelicans by 4.9 points...
Review each team's season standings below...Review the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets for this matchup below from our sports betting partners...Look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players...It be a battle for playoff position, so buckle yer swash and tune in!
Best Bucks at Pelicans Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Milwaukee Bucks |
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| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Milwaukee Bucks |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Milwaukee Bucks are -6.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +6.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 217.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 217.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Milwaukee Bucks are the -220 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +180 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Bucks
Pelicans
4/06/25 8:40pm EDT | -6.5 -105+6.5 -115 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +6.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Milwaukee Bucks - Milwaukee Bucks bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -6.5 Milwaukee Bucks favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Milwaukee Bucks at New Orleans Pelicans Prop Bets
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Bucks
Pelicans
Game to Overtime
4/06/25 8:40pm EDT | Yes +1250No -5000Bet |
Bucks
Team Total Points
MIL at NOP 4/06/25 8:40pm EDT | 111.5 o -120111.5 u -105Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
MIL at NOP 4/06/25 8:40pm EDT | 106.5 o -110106.5 u -118Bet |
AJ Green
Points Scored
MIL at NOP 4/06/25 8:40pm EDT | 9.5 o -1259.5 u -105Bet |
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Antonio Reeves
Points Scored
MIL at NOP 4/06/25 8:40pm EDT | 12.5 o -12512.5 u -105Bet |
Brook Lopez
Points Scored
MIL at NOP 4/06/25 8:40pm EDT | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -130Bet |
Bruce Brown
Points Scored
MIL at NOP 4/06/25 8:40pm EDT | 12.5 o -12512.5 u -110Bet |
Gary Trent Jr
Points Scored
MIL at NOP 4/06/25 8:40pm EDT | 14.5 o -12514.5 u -105Bet |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo
Points Scored
MIL at NOP 4/06/25 8:40pm EDT | 30.5 o -11830.5 u -110Bet |
Jose Alvarado
Points Scored
MIL at NOP 4/06/25 8:40pm EDT | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -125Bet |
Kyle Kuzma
Points Scored
MIL at NOP 4/06/25 8:40pm EDT | 19.5 o -12519.5 u -105Bet |
Taurean Prince
Points Scored
MIL at NOP 4/06/25 8:40pm EDT | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
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Yves Missi
Points Scored
MIL at NOP 4/06/25 8:40pm EDT | 12.5 o -12512.5 u -105Bet |
Brook Lopez
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at NOP 4/06/25 8:40pm EDT | 27.5 o -11527.5 u -115Bet |
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at NOP 4/06/25 8:40pm EDT | 50.5 o -11550.5 u -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - Milwaukee Bucks | 48 | 34 | 0.585 | +20.0 | 27-14 | 20-20 | 9-7 | 31-21 | 115.5 | 113.0 | +2.5 | W8 | 8-2 |
| e - New Orleans Pelicans | 21 | 61 | 0.256 | +47.0 | 14-27 | 7-34 | 3-13 | 13-38 | 109.8 | 119.3 | -9.5 | L7 | 2-8 |
Milwaukee Bucks & New Orleans Pelicans Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Milwaukee Bucks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Bucks | +100000 Bet |
No NBA Championship TM New Orleans Pelicans YR: futures available
Milwaukee Bucks & New Orleans Pelicans Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Milwaukee Bucks vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, April 6th, 2025 at 8:40 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Milwaukee Bucks vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Milwaukee Bucks vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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