Milwaukee Bucks @ New Orleans Pelicans - April 6, 2025

Alright, folks! Get ready for a showdown at the Smoothie King Center this Sunday as our New Orleans Pelicans take on the Milwaukee Bucks. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “The Bucks are favored by 11.5 points?!” But let me tell you, we’re not backing down from this challenge. The energy in that arena is going to be electric, and I can already feel the excitement building up!

Let’s break it down. The Pelicans have had a rough season with a record of 21-56, but they’ve shown some fight lately, going 4-1-1 against the spread in their last six games. Sure, they lost to the Lakers recently (124-108), but they managed to cover that hefty +16-point spread. That shows resilience! And while their offensive stats might not dazzle—averaging just over 110 points per game on 45% shooting—their defense has been scrappy enough to keep them competitive.

On the other hand, we have the Milwaukee Bucks strutting into town with a solid record of 44-34 and riding high on a three-game winning streak. They’ve been covering spreads like it’s their job—7-2 ATS in their last nine games—and they’re coming off a tight win against the Heat (121-115). Their offense is firing on all cylinders, averaging nearly 115 points per game with an impressive shooting percentage of around 49%. They also excel from beyond the arc at nearly 39%, which could spell trouble for our Pelicans if they get hot.

Now let’s talk about defense because that’s where things get interesting. The Pelicans grab about 43.5 rebounds per game and average around 8 steals, but they also commit over 18 fouls and turn the ball over almost 15 times each game. That’s not exactly ideal when facing a team like Milwaukee that capitalizes on mistakes.

So what can we expect? I’m predicting that despite being heavy underdogs, our Pelicans will put up a fight and cover that spread! The crowd will be behind them; you know how passionate we are! Plus, with both teams trending towards high-scoring games lately—the total has gone OVER in five of Milwaukee’s last five games—I think we’ll see plenty of action on both ends of the court.

In conclusion, I’m calling it: The Bucks may take home the W tonight, but our Pelicans will cover that spread! And don’t forget to place your bets on the OVER; it feels like one of those nights where scoring runs wild! So throw on your lucky jersey and get ready for an exciting night of basketball because no matter what happens out there, we bleed Pels colors through and through! Let’s go Pels!