Bucks vs. Pelicans Predictions and Odds - Dec 17, 2021

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Bucks vs. Pelicans Predictions and Odds - Dec 17, 2021

The New Orleans Pelicans square off with the Milwaukee Bucks in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Friday, commencing at 8:00 PM EST.

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

 

Who will win Bucks vs. Pelicans?

Based on cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Bucks-Pelicans NBA game 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Pelicans a 57% chance of beating the Bucks.

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Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Pelicans are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Bucks, with -110 at BetMGM the best odds available.

For the underdog Bucks (+1.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds on the market at -110.

DraftKings Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at -120, which means you can risk $120 to win $100, for a total payout of $220, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, BetMGM has the best moneyline odds for the Bucks at +105, where you can bet $100 to profit $105, earning a total payout of $205, if they win.

The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 214.5 with BetMGM, which has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check all the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Pelicans (-1.5) are a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 214.5 points is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Bucks vs. Pelicans

  • Spread: Pelicans -1.5 at -110 with BetMGM (52% probability)
  • Moneyline: Pelicans Win at -120 with DraftKings Sportsbook (57% probability)
  • Over/Under: Over 214.5 at -110 with BetMGM (51% probability)

 

Bucks vs. Pelicans Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Milwaukee vs. New Orleans at Smoothie King Center this Friday has the Pelicans winning 108-106.

Use our widget below to view the current Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline probabilities and odds for the game, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

 

Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Bucks-Pelicans matchup, including pre-game predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Bucks vs. Pelicans Player Props

Prop bets are a great way to wager on Milwaukee vs. New Orleans without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.

DimersBOT uses the best information available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.

Jrue Holiday is expected to lead the way for the Bucks with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, while Brandon Ingram is projected to finish with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the Pelicans.

Bucks Projected Box Score

  • Jrue Holiday: 17 PTS, 5 REB, 7 AST
  • Jordan Nwora: 15 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST
  • DeMarcus Cousins: 14 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST
  • Grayson Allen: 12 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST
  • Pat Connaughton: 12 PTS, 6 REB, 1 AST

Pelicans Projected Box Score

  • Brandon Ingram: 22 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST
  • Devonte' Graham: 16 PTS, 2 REB, 5 AST
  • Jonas Valanciunas: 16 PTS, 11 REB, 2 AST
  • Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST
  • Josh Hart: 12 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before Bucks vs. Pelicans on Friday December 17, 2021.

 

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Bucks vs. Pelicans 2021 Game Info

When do the Pelicans play the Bucks?

  • Date: Friday December 17, 2021
  • Time: 8:00 PM EST / 5:00 PM PST
  • 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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