Milwaukee Bucks vs. New Orleans Pelicans, Picks and Prediction, Friday, February 20, 2026

Milwaukee (23-30) will be going for their third consecutive win when they visit Smoothie King Center on Friday night to face New Orleans (15-41) at 8 PM. ET. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this Bucks vs. Pelicans prediction. Get our top NBA predictions and increase your bankroll!

The Bucks are coming off a 110-93 win over Oklahoma City as 13.5-point underdogs. The Pelicans are coming off a 123-111 loss to Miami as 1.5-point favorites.

Milwaukee is 8-2 in its last 10 games against New Orleans.

Bucks Going For Sixth Win In Seven Games

The Bucks bounced back from their loss to Orlando with two straight wins, giving them five wins in their last six contests. They will try to keep the momentum going and pick up their sixth win in their last seven games when they play on Friday.

Milwaukee averages 111.8 points per game. They’ve made 48 percent of their field goals and 39 percent of their three-pointers.

Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks with 28 points and 10 rebounds. Kevin Porter Jr. averages 17.3 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, while Ryan Rollins averages 16.9 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.

Milwaukee is giving up 115.1 points per game. Opponents have made 46.3 percent of their field goals and 37 percent of their three-pointers against them.

Injuries: Giannis Antetokounmpo (Calf), Myles Turner (Calf), Taurean Prince (Neck), and Ryan Rollins (Foot) are questionable for this game.

Pelicans Trying To Bounce Back From Loss

The Pelicans had their two-game winning streak snapped by the Heat in their last game. They will try to bounce back from the loss and pick up their third win in four games when they play on Friday.

New Orleans averages 114.6 points per game. They’ve made 46 percent of their field goals and 35 percent of their three-pointers.

Trey Murphy III leads New Orleans with 22 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. Zion Williamson averages 21.6 points and 6.1 rebounds per game, while Saddiq Bey averages 16.6 points and 5.9 rebounds per game.

New Orleans is giving up 120.4 points per game. Opponents have made 48 percent of their field goals and 35 percent of their three-pointers against them.

Injuries: Yves Missi (Calf) and Micah Peavy (Toe) are questionable for this game.

Bucks vs. Pelicans Picks

Point Spread Pick for Bucks vs. Pelicans

• Milwaukee Bucks +4 (4 Units)

The Bucks have won five of their last six games, while the Pelicans have lost four of their last six games. Milwaukee has the edge here because they’re playing well offensively, scoring more than 111 points per game, while making over 48 percent of their shots. They do a good job of finding the open man and they rebound the ball well, grabbing more than nine offensive rebounds per game on the road, which will give them more scoring chances. They also do a good job of protecting the ball, and won’t give up many easy-scoring chances. The Pelicans are one of the worst defensive teams in the league, and they give up more than 120 points per game at home, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Bucks. Take Milwaukee to cover the spread.

Over/Under Pick for Bucks vs. Pelicans

• Over 224.5 (4 Units)

The Bucks average 111.8 points per game. They play at the 26th-fastest pace in the league, averaging 101.3 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that is giving up 120.7 points per game at home. The Pelicans average 114.6 points per game. They play at the 12th-fastest pace in the league, averaging 104.5 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that is giving up 113.5 points per game on the road. Expect these teams to score enough points to push the score over the total. The Bucks and Pelicans played over the total in eight of their last 10 meetings.