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+.<\/p>\n
Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link<\/a> to sign up.<\/p>\n Pelicans vs. Bucks Predictions for Friday<\/p>\n Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final result of Pelicans 116, Bucks 115.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Pelicans (-163) Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n New Orleans is 30-25-1 ATS this season. Milwaukee has a 24-29-0 record against the spread this season.
\nTotal Pick: Over 225.5 (computer predicts 231.0 points)
\nPick ATS: Bucks (+3.5)
\nRecent Pelicans vs. Bucks Matchups<\/p>\n
\nThe Pelicans are 2-1 against the spread when favored by 3.5 points or more this season.
\nIn New Orleans’ 53 games with a set total, 28 have hit the over (52.8%).
\nThe Pelicans have won six of the eight games they’ve played as favorites this season.
\nNew Orleans has played as a favorite of -163 or more twice this season and split those games.
\nBucks 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n
\nThe Bucks have an 11-12 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 3.5 points or more.
\nThe teams have combined to hit the over in 21 of Milwaukee’s 53 games with a set total.
\nThe Bucks have been the moneyline underdog 32 total times this season. They’ve gone 13-19 in those games.
\nMilwaukee has gone 6-16 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +137 or longer (27.3%).<\/p>\n