Bucks vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 5 February 2026
Last updated: Feb 5, 2026, 1:10AM | Published: Feb 4, 2026, 3:00PM
The Milwaukee Bucks will sqaure off with the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Fiserv Forum on Thursday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players Ryan Rollins, Kyle Kuzma and Myles Turner, the Bucks are up against a Pelicans team that includes Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson and Saddiq Bey.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Bucks vs Pelicans game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Milwaukee vs New Orleans NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Pelicans a 63% chance of defeating the Bucks at Fiserv Forum.
Bucks vs Pelicans: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Fiserv Forum are listed here:
- Head to Head: Bucks $2.55, Pelicans $1.54
- Line: Bucks +4.5 ($1.95), Pelicans -4.5 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 223.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Bucks at $2.55 and the Pelicans at $1.54.
The Bucks are listed as 4.5-point underdogs against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Pelicans (-4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 223.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Bucks (+4.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 223.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Bucks vs Pelicans: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $1.54 with Bet365
- Line: Bucks +4.5 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 223.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Bucks vs Pelicans predictions are based on market-leading simulations and betting experience to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
Bucks vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bucks vs Pelicans at Fiserv Forum this Thursday is the Pelicans winning 112-108.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Milwaukee vs New Orleans game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Bucks vs Pelicans prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the Milwaukee vs New Orleans match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips on every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Bucks vs Pelicans: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Bucks and Pelicans at Fiserv Forum is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Milwaukee Bucks vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Thursday 5 February 2026
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Fiserv Forum
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Milwaukee vs New Orleans predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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