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The Milwaukee Bucks (23-30) are 4-point underdogs against the New Orleans Pelicans (15-41) at Smoothie King Center on Friday, February 20, 2026. The game tips at 8 p.m. ET on FDSWI, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+.
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Pelicans vs. Bucks Predictions for Friday
Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final tally of Pelicans 116, Bucks 115.
- Moneyline Pick: Pelicans (-178)
- Total Pick: Over 223.5 (computer predicts 231.0 points)
- Pick ATS: Bucks (+4)
Recent Pelicans vs. Bucks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4/2026 | Pelicans | -4.5 | 223.5 | -182 | +152 | 141-137 MIL |
| 4/10/2025 | Bucks | -16.5 | 222.5 | -1408 | +834 | 136-111 MIL |
| 4/6/2025 | Bucks | -6 | 218 | -227 | +187 | 111-107 MIL |
Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New Orleans' ATS record is 30-25-1 this season.
- The Pelicans are 1-1 against the spread when favored by 4 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in 28 of New Orleans' 53 games with a set total.
- This season, the Pelicans have been favored eight times and won six of those games.
- New Orleans has played as a favorite of -178 or more twice this season and split those games.
Bucks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Milwaukee has gone 24-29-0 ATS this year.
- The Bucks are 9-12 against the spread when an underdog by 4 points or more this season.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 21 of Milwaukee's 53 games with a set total.
- The Bucks have won 40.6% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (13-19).
- Milwaukee has gone 6-15 when it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +149 or longer (28.6%).
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Pelicans vs. Bucks Injury Report
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Dejounte Murray: Out (Achilles),
Yves Missi: Out (Calf),
Trey Murphy III: Day-To-Day (Shoulder),
Micah Peavy: Out (Toe)
Bucks
Bucks:
Taurean Prince: Out (Neck),
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Out (Calf),
Myles Turner: Out (Calf)
Pelicans vs. Bucks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, February 20, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSWI, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
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