Feb. 20, 2026Updated 8:24 pm EST

The New Orleans Pelicans (15-41) go up against the Milwaukee Bucks (23-30) on Feb. 20, 2026. The matchup airs on FDSWI, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+.

How to watch Milwaukee Bucks vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Venue: Smoothie King Center
Time: 8 p.m. ET
TV: FDSWI, Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+
Watching in person? Get tickets on StubHub.
Milwaukee vs. New Orleans odds

Odds provided by BetMGM.

Injury reportsPelicans

Trey Murphy III: Out (Shoulder),

Dejounte Murray: Out (Achilles),

Yves Missi: Out (Calf),

Micah Peavy: Out (Toe)

Bucks

Taurean Prince: Out (Neck),

Giannis Antetokounmpo: Out (Calf),

Myles Turner: Out (Calf)

Stats to know
The Pelicans average only 0.6 fewer points per contest (114.6) than the Bucks surrender (115.2).
The Bucks tally 8.6 fewer points per game (111.8) than the Pelicans allow their opponents to score (120.4).

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