Match Info
NBADate: 20 February 2026, FridayLocation: Smoothie King Center (New Orleans, LA)Where to Watch on TV: | |
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Finland | Veikkaus TV |
World | NBA Global League Pass |
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New Orleans Pelicans |
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Milwaukee Bucks |
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1 |
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2 |
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1.56 |
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2.5 |
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1.56 |
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2.48 |
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1.6 |
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2.52 |
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1.56 |
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2.57 |
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1.53 |
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2.45 |
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1.59 |
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2.55 |
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1.55 |
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2.5 |
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Avarage Now (Initially) |
1.56 ↓ (1.59) |
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2.51 ↑ (2.44) |
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- The most likely Over/Under: 223.50
- The most likely Handicap: 1 (-5)
- The best margin for this event is 2.1%, offered by

#Advertisement. For Live Stream GEO restrictions apply. Funded account required. GamblingTherapy.org. 18+ Current Win Probability
New Orleans Pelicans 61.6% | Milwaukee Bucks 38.4% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
New Orleans Pelicans has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.1%)Milwaukee Bucks has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.1%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for New Orleans Pelicans than the current prediction. (-3.7%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for Milwaukee Bucks than the current prediction. (+3.7%)New Orleans Pelicans - Milwaukee Bucks Predictions
Users Predictions:
18 users predict this event. New Orleans will win (votes: 4 - 22.2%). Milwaukee will win (votes: 14 - 77.8%).
Confidence interval (95%) for Milwaukee: 58.6% – 97%.Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:- AH +4.5, OT - Milwaukee (1.79) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): Milwaukee Bucks will win (7 of 8 users predict this - 87.5%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 9 Selected Experts predict this event. New Orleans (votes: 1 - 11.1%). Milwaukee (votes: 8 - 88.9%). Expected Score (Market Odds): 115:110 
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Lineups
| Starting Lineups |
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41. Bey S.
| 20. Green A.
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1. Williamson Z.
| 18. Kuzma K.
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22. Queen D.
| 00. Sims J.
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11. McGowens B.
| 7. Porter K.
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2. Jones H.
| 13. Rollins R.
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| Coaches |
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. Borrego J.
| . Rivers D.
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Preview
An outsider and a mid-table team will play in this game (ranked 14 and 11).In the last 5 head-to-head matches, New Orleans won 1.Recent performances by New Orleans have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).Milwaukee is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).Milwaukee may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days. New Orleans will hold a modest advantage in this match.There will not play in New Orleans: Murphy T.
(Shoulder Injury)
Murray D.
(Achilles Tendon Injury)There will not play in Milwaukee: Prince T.
(Neck Injury)
Rollins R.
(Foot Injury)
Turner M.
(Calf Injury)There are questionable in New Orleans: Peavy M.
(Toe Injury)In the last 20 head-to-head matches, New Orleans won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 2342:2446. (average 117.1:122.3).Including home matches between the teams, New Orleans won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 1043:1048. (average 115.9:116.4).
Outrights of NBA for now
New Orleans Pelicans: 0.25% Milwaukee Bucks: 0.19%
Form
✺ - easy match;
✺ - difficult match;
Latest Head to Head
| NBA | | | 04.02.26 | Milwaukee Bucks - New Orleans Pelicans | 141:137 OT | | 10.04.25 | Milwaukee Bucks - New Orleans Pelicans | 136:111 | | 06.04.25 | New Orleans Pelicans - Milwaukee Bucks | 107:111 | | 28.03.24 | New Orleans Pelicans - Milwaukee Bucks | 107:100 | | 27.01.24 | Milwaukee Bucks - New Orleans Pelicans | 141:117 | | 29.01.23 | Milwaukee Bucks - New Orleans Pelicans | 135:110 | | 19.12.22 | New Orleans Pelicans - Milwaukee Bucks | 119:128 |
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