The Pelicans will play the Bucks on Thursday, April 10th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 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 New Orleans Pelicans and the Milwaukee Bucks will take to the court on Thursday, April 10th, 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 New Orleans Pelicans arrive at this game with a 82.33 power ranking. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks, have a 94.00 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans sport a 7-33 away team record. That result ranks them 14th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Milwaukee Bucks - The Milwaukee Bucks hit the floor with a 25-14 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2024-25 season ranked 8th in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans sit 23rd (110.0) for average points scored per game. The Milwaukee Bucks stand 12th, averaging 114.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 118.7 points against the New Orleans Pelicans per game this season. That result puts them 5th in the league for the 2024-25 season. The Milwaukee Bucks stand 17th in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 112.7 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans wind down the season with a 3-13 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Milwaukee Bucks, have a 7-7 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 21-58 overall record, while the Milwaukee Bucks have a 45-34 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.
Arrr, me hearties! The New Orleans Pelicans be squaring off against the Milwaukee Bucks...in a battle of the hardwood on Thursday, April 10th, 2025. This be a crucial clash as both teams be jockeying for playoff position...in the final stretch of the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
The Pelicans have a dismal 21-58 record, while the Bucks boast a solid 45-34 standing...The Pelicans be strugglin' in the Western Southwest Division with a 3-13 record...while the Bucks be holdin' their own in the Eastern Central Division at 7-7...
New Orleans be puttin' up 110.0 points per game, but the Bucks be scorin' 114.8...Review each team's season standings below...and look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players...as they battle it out on the court in Milwaukee...Review the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets for this matchup below from our sports betting partners...Hoist the sails and prepare for battle as these two teams clash on the hardwood!
Best Pelicans at Bucks 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 -16.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +16.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 222.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 222.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Milwaukee Bucks are the -1600 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +900 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Pelicans
Bucks
4/10/25 8:10pm EDT | +16.5 -110-16.5 -110 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +16.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 16 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 17 or more.
Favorite Milwaukee Bucks - Milwaukee Bucks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -16.5 Milwaukee Bucks favorite bet wins if they win by 17 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 16 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Milwaukee Bucks Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Bucks
Game to Overtime
4/10/25 8:10pm EDT | Yes +2500No -10000Bet |
Bucks
Team Total Points
NOP at MIL 4/10/25 8:10pm EDT | 120.5 o -110120.5 u -118Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at MIL 4/10/25 8:10pm EDT | 102.5 o -118102.5 u -110Bet |
Antonio Reeves
Points Scored
NOP at MIL 4/10/25 8:10pm EDT | 19.5 o -12519.5 u -105Bet |
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Bobby Portis
Points Scored
NOP at MIL 4/10/25 8:10pm EDT | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -130Bet |
Brook Lopez
Points Scored
NOP at MIL 4/10/25 8:10pm EDT | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -130Bet |
Bruce Brown
Points Scored
NOP at MIL 4/10/25 8:10pm EDT | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -125Bet |
Gary Trent Jr
Points Scored
NOP at MIL 4/10/25 8:10pm EDT | 9.5 o -1209.5 u -110Bet |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo
Points Scored
NOP at MIL 4/10/25 8:10pm EDT | 27.5 o -11027.5 u -118Bet |
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
Points Scored
NOP at MIL 4/10/25 8:10pm EDT | 11.5 o -11511.5 u -115Bet |
Jose Alvarado
Points Scored
NOP at MIL 4/10/25 8:10pm EDT | 15.5 o -11015.5 u -125Bet |
Karlo Matkovic
Points Scored
NOP at MIL 4/10/25 8:10pm EDT | 14.5 o -13014.5 u -105Bet |
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Kevin Porter Jr
Points Scored
NOP at MIL 4/10/25 8:10pm EDT | 11.5 o -11811.5 u -110Bet |
Kyle Kuzma
Points Scored
NOP at MIL 4/10/25 8:10pm EDT | 12.5 o -13012.5 u -105Bet |
Taurean Prince
Points Scored
NOP at MIL 4/10/25 8:10pm EDT | 7.5 o -1407.5 u +105Bet |
Yves Missi
Points Scored
NOP at MIL 4/10/25 8:10pm EDT | 11.5 o +10011.5 u -130Bet |
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Bobby Portis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIL 4/10/25 8:10pm EDT | 21.5 o -12521.5 u -105Bet |
Brook Lopez
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIL 4/10/25 8:10pm EDT | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -130Bet |
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIL 4/10/25 8:10pm EDT | 45.5 o -11045.5 u -120Bet |
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 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Milwaukee Bucks Futures Odds
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How to Bet on the New Orleans Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Game
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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