Bucks vs. Pelicans Prediction and Odds - Dec 19, 2022

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Bucks vs. Pelicans Prediction and Odds - Dec 19, 2022

NBA action continues on Monday at 8:00PM ET as the Milwaukee Bucks square off with the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.

Dimers' best betting picks for Bucks vs. Pelicans, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

 

Who will win Bucks vs. Pelicans?

Using cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Monday's Bucks-Pelicans NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Pelicans a 53% chance of winning against the Bucks.

More: Bucks vs. Pelicans Simulated 10K Times

Bucks vs. Pelicans Game Odds

  • Spread: Pelicans +1 (-110), Bucks -1 (-110)
  • Moneyline: Pelicans -105, Bucks -105
  • Total: Over/Under 227.5 (-107/-107)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Pelicans are currently +1 underdogs against the Bucks, with -110 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Bucks (-1) to cover the spread, DraftKings Sportsbook also has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Pelicans and Bucks are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at -105. That means you can risk $105 to win $100, for a total payout of $205, if they get the W.

On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Bucks at -105, where you can risk $105 to win $100, for a total payout of $205, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 227.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -107, as well as the best odds for the Under at -107.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Bucks (-1) are a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the 227.5-point Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Bucks vs. Pelicans

 

Our best bets are based on complex modeling and gambling intelligence to help you make better decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Pelicans are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Bucks moneyline is the best option because of the 1.5% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Bucks vs. Pelicans Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Milwaukee vs. New Orleans at Smoothie King Center this Monday has the Pelicans winning 114-113.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Monday's Bucks-Pelicans matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Bucks vs. Pelicans Player Props

Betting on Milwaukee vs. New Orleans prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to lead the Bucks with 26 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists, while Zion Williamson is projected to finish with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the Pelicans.

Bucks Projected Box Score

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo: 26 PTS, 10 REB, 5 AST
  • Jrue Holiday: 18 PTS, 4 REB, 8 AST
  • Brook Lopez: 13 PTS, 6 REB, 1 AST
  • Bobby Portis: 13 PTS, 9 REB, 2 AST
  • Grayson Allen: 10 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST

Pelicans Projected Box Score

  • Zion Williamson: 25 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST
  • CJ McCollum: 19 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST
  • Trey Murphy: 13 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST
  • Jonas Valanciunas: 13 PTS, 10 REB, 2 AST
  • Naji Marshall: 10 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting insights before Bucks vs. Pelicans on Monday December 19, 2022.

 

Bucks vs. Pelicans 2022 Game Info

Monday's matchup between the Pelicans and Bucks at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.

  • Who: Milwaukee Bucks vs. New Orleans Pelicans
  • Date: Monday December 19, 2022
  • Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
  • Venue: Smoothie King Center

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Kevin Hansen specializes in NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL content, using data-driven insights for sports betting. He provides simple, actionable betting tips to help bettors find an edge and pick winners.

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