Milwaukee Bucks vs New Orleans Pelicans Preview
At 8:00 ET, the New Orleans Pelicans will be in Milwaukee to take on the Bucks. The Pelicans are 26-19 on the season and 7th in the Western Conference. The Bucks are 31-14 and 2nd in the East. Milwaukee is favored by 6 and the over/under is 241.5.
BSW will have the TV coverage for this non-conference matchup. The Pelicans are +179 on the moneyline while the Bucks are -218. This game will be played at Fiserv Forum.
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Milwaukee Bucks vs New Orleans Pelicans Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between New Orleans and Milwaukee, the Bucks have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 19 points per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Milwaukee is averaging 133 points compared to New Orleans at 114.
- In their last five road games, New Orleans has averaged 125 points per game while allowing 112 . The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Through their last five home contests, the Bucks offense has averaged 118 points per game while allowing an average of 123. Milwaukee posted an overall record of 3-2 while going 0-5 ATS.
- As the betting underdog, the Pelicans have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. New Orleans posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.
- Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Bucks have a strong record of 4-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-4.
Milwaukee Bucks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
The Pelicans are 26-19 this season and are currently in 7th place in the Western Conference. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 18-17 compared to 8-2 against the East.
On the road, the Pelicans are 12-9 straight up and 11-10 against the spread. Their average scoring margin on the road is +4.0 points per game.
This season, the Pelicans have been the underdog in 20 of their 45 games and have a record of 11-9 in those games. As the underdog, they are 12-8 ATS.
New Orleans’ O/U record for the season is 22-23, and their games have averaged 229.2 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 241.5 is the highest they have seen this season.
In their last game, the Pelicans lost to the Thunder by a score of 107-83. They were 1.5-point underdogs in that game, and the O/U line was 237.5.
So far this season, the Pelicans have been a top-10 scoring team on the road, averaging 117.4 points per game. Overall, they are 13th in the NBA at 116.7 points per game.
In terms of pace, the Pelicans are 19th in the league at 98.3 possessions per game. When it comes to field goal percentage, they are 9th in the NBA at 48%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pelicans are 5th in the league at 38%. However, they are just 23rd in three-point attempts per game.
In the current season, the Pelicans defense has excelled, sitting 10th in the NBA by allowing 112.4 points per game. In the terms of takeaways, Pelicans are causing 12.7 turnovers per game, ranking 14th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 21st in rejections, averaging 4.7 blocked shots each game.
As the Bucks look to bounce back from their loss to the Cavaliers, they are currently favored by 6 points against the Pelicans. In their last game, the Bucks were favored by 5.5 points and lost by a score of 112-100.
Milwaukee has a record of 31-14 this season, which is good for 2nd place in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, the Bucks are 24-12 and 9-7 against their division.
When looking at their ATS record, the Bucks are 17-28 overall and 9-16 at home. On the road, their ATS record is 8-12 compared to going 16-27 as the favorite.
The Bucks’ O/U record for the season is 27-18, and their games have averaged a combined 244.2 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 241.5, and their games have averaged an over/under line of 239.5.
In non-conference games, the Bucks are 7-2 this season and have a road record of 11-9. Their last two road games have seen them go 2-0 straight up and 6-0 ATS.
At home, the Bucks are averaging 125.0 points per game, which is 2nd in the NBA. Overall, they are 2nd in scoring at 124.0 points per game. In terms of pace, Milwaukee is 3rd in the league at 102 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Bucks are 4th in field goal percentage at 49%. They are also 2nd in two-point shooting at 58%. From beyond the arc, Milwaukee is hitting 37% of their threes, which is 8th in the NBA.
So far, the Bucks have attempted the 8th most three-pointers per game at 37.3. They have also been successful in getting to the free-throw line, ranking 2nd in both free throws made and attempted.
Looking at the Bucks defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 120.2 points per game (24th). Milwaukee struggled on the boards in their last game vs. the Cavaliers, giving up 12. For the game, Cleveland scored 112 points in the game.
Our projections indicate that the Bucks should come out top with a projected score of 121-114.
Milwaukee Bucks vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Tips
- Take the Bucks on the moneyline
- The Bucks should also cover at -6
- Our NBA model projects 235 points, and we suggest taking the under
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
- Zion Williamson – Foot – Questionable
