The Bucks will play the Pelicans on Friday, February 20th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. 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
The Milwaukee Bucks and the New Orleans Pelicans will tip-off on Friday, February 20th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Milwaukee Bucks come to this game with a 88.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the New Orleans Pelicans, is currently 84.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Milwaukee Bucks - The Milwaukee Bucks currently have a 11-18 away team record. They now rank 8th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans come to the floor sporting a 9-20 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 13th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Milwaukee Bucks currently rank 24th (111.8) for average points scored per game. The New Orleans Pelicans stand 18th, averaging 114.6 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 115.2 points against the Milwaukee Bucks, ranking them 13th in the league. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 4th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 120.4 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Milwaukee Bucks currently have a 7-4 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the New Orleans Pelicans, come to the game with a 6-7 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Milwaukee Bucks have a 23-30 overall record, while the New Orleans Pelicans have a 15-41 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye mateys! The Milwaukee Bucks be ready to plunder...the New Orleans Pelicans in a fierce battle at their own den...The Bucks have a 23-30 record, while the Pelicans be 15-41...Milwaukee leads the Eastern Central Division at 7-4...Pelicans be holdin' on with a 6-7 division record...Bucks be scorin' 111.8 points per game, but Pelicans be ahead at 114.6...Be sure to review each team's performance stats...Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals...and moneylines for this game...We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below.
Best Bucks at Pelicans Odds
| Underdog Milwaukee Bucks | Favorite New Orleans Pelicans |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Milwaukee Bucks | Favorite New Orleans Pelicans |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New Orleans Pelicans are -4.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Milwaukee Bucks are +4.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 223.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 223.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The New Orleans Pelicans are the -185 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Milwaukee Bucks are the +150 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Bucks
Pelicans
2/20/26 8:10pm EST | +4.5 -110-4.5 -110 |
Underdog Milwaukee Bucks - Milwaukee Bucks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +4.5 Milwaukee Bucks underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -4.5 New Orleans Pelicans favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Milwaukee Bucks at New Orleans Pelicans Prop Bets
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Bucks
Pelicans
Game to Overtime
2/20/26 8:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Bucks
Team Total Points
MIL at NOP 2/20/26 8:10pm EST | 109.5 o -120109.5 u -105Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
MIL at NOP 2/20/26 8:10pm EST | 113.5 o -120113.5 u -105Bet |
AJ Green
Points Scored
MIL at NOP 2/20/26 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -13011.5 u -105Bet |
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Bobby Portis
Points Scored
MIL at NOP 2/20/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -130Bet |
Bryce McGowens
Points Scored
MIL at NOP 2/20/26 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -125Bet |
Derik Queen
Points Scored
MIL at NOP 2/20/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -125Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points Scored
MIL at NOP 2/20/26 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -125Bet |
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Jeremiah Fears
Points Scored
MIL at NOP 2/20/26 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12514.5 u -105Bet |
Jericho Sims
Points Scored
MIL at NOP 2/20/26 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o +1156.5 u -155Bet |
Karlo Matkovic
Points Scored
MIL at NOP 2/20/26 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1304.5 u -105Bet |
Kevin Porter Jr
Points Scored
MIL at NOP 2/20/26 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -12518.5 u -110Bet |
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Kyle Kuzma
Points Scored
MIL at NOP 2/20/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -130Bet |
Ousmane Dieng
Points Scored
MIL at NOP 2/20/26 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1407.5 u +105Bet |
Ryan Rollins
Points Scored
MIL at NOP 2/20/26 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -120Bet |
Saddiq Bey
Points Scored
MIL at NOP 2/20/26 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o +11020.5 u -145Bet |
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Zion Williamson
Points Scored
MIL at NOP 2/20/26 8:10pm EST | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -118Bet |
Bobby Portis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at NOP 2/20/26 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -125Bet |
Bryce McGowens
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at NOP 2/20/26 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -15514.5 u +115Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at NOP 2/20/26 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -130Bet |
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Ousmane Dieng
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at NOP 2/20/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -14013.5 u +105Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at NOP 2/20/26 8:10pm EST | 35.5 o -10535.5 u -125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Milwaukee Bucks | 28 | 41 | 0.406 | +26.5 | 16-19 | 12-22 | 9-6 | 20-27 | 111.0 | 116.4 | -5.4 | L2 | 2-8 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 25 | 46 | 0.352 | +30.5 | 16-21 | 9-25 | 7-8 | 16-30 | 115.6 | 119.3 | -3.7 | W3 | 6-4 |
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 |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +100000 Bet |
Milwaukee Bucks & New Orleans Pelicans Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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 Friday, February 20th, 2026 at 8:10 pm EST, 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.