The Milwaukee Bucks (23-30) are 3.5-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 matchup expects a final result of Pelicans 116, Bucks 115.

Moneyline Pick: Pelicans (-163)
Total Pick: Over 225.5 (computer predicts 231.0 points)
Pick ATS: Bucks (+3.5)
Recent Pelicans vs. Bucks Matchups

Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends

New Orleans is 30-25-1 ATS this season.
The Pelicans are 2-1 against the spread when favored by 3.5 points or more this season.
In New Orleans’ 53 games with a set total, 28 have hit the over (52.8%).
The Pelicans have won six of the eight games they’ve played as favorites this season.
New Orleans has played as a favorite of -163 or more twice this season and split those games.
Bucks 2025-26 Betting Trends

Milwaukee has a 24-29-0 record against the spread this season.
The Bucks have an 11-12 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 3.5 points or more.
The teams have combined to hit the over in 21 of Milwaukee’s 53 games with a set total.
The Bucks have been the moneyline underdog 32 total times this season. They’ve gone 13-19 in those games.
Milwaukee has gone 6-16 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +137 or longer (27.3%).

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Pelicans vs. Bucks Injury Report

Pelicans

Pelicans:

Dejounte Murray: Out (Achilles),

Yves Missi: Day-To-Day (Calf),

Micah Peavy: Day-To-Day (Toe),

Trey Murphy III: Day-To-Day (Shoulder)

Bucks

Bucks:

Taurean Prince: Out (Neck),

Myles Turner: Day-To-Day (Calf),

Ryan Rollins: Day-To-Day (Foot),

Giannis Antetokounmpo: Day-To-Day (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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