Milwaukee Bucks at New Orleans Pelicans Best Bet – 1/22/2025

• Date: January 22, 2025
• Venue: Smoothie King Center

Betting Odds

Milwaukee Bucks vs New Orleans Pelicans Win Probabilities

Implied Win % in sports betting represent the probability of an outcome as suggested by the betting odds. It's a way for bettors to gauge the likelihood of an event occurring based on the odds offered by sportsbooks.

Projected Win %, also known as projected win probability, is an estimate by ATS.io to determine the likelihood that a team will win a game or event. This projection is often based on various factors such as team performance, statistics, and historical data.

Milwaukee Bucks vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

On January 10, 2024, the Milwaukee Bucks will face off against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center, with tip-off scheduled for 8:00 PM ET. The Bucks enter this matchup with a record of 25-17, riding high on a four-game winning streak. Their last victory came against the Philadelphia 76ers, where they secured a 123-109 win. With three extra days of rest, Milwaukee is poised to capitalize on their momentum and the added recovery time.

In contrast, the New Orleans Pelicans, currently sitting at 12-32, have struggled significantly, losing 30 of their last 40 games. Their most recent outing saw them narrowly defeat the Utah Jazz 123-119, but this win does little to mask their ongoing challenges.

Milwaukee is favored in this contest, with a spread of Bucks -6.0 and a moneyline of -250, translating to an implied win probability of 69%. Meanwhile, New Orleans, with a moneyline of +210, has an implied win probability of 31%. The odds reflect a clear expectation of a Bucks victory, particularly given their recent performance and the Pelicans' struggles.

For bettors looking into player props, Damian Lillard's Points, Rebounds, and Assists market is generating considerable interest. The line is currently set at Over 34.5 Points, Rebounds, and Assists (-120), with sharp bettors leaning toward the Over, suggesting they believe this number is undervalued.

Milwaukee Bucks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

Final Score: Milwaukee Bucks 119.3 vs New Orleans Pelicans 118.59

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