New Orleans Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks Preview
In a non-conference matchup, the Milwaukee Bucks (-131) will travel to take on the New Orleans Pelicans (+110) at 8:00 ET. The Bucks are currently 2nd in the East with a 46-26 record, while the Pelicans are 5th in the West at 44-28.
The over/under line for this game is set at 223.5 and will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The Bucks are favored by 2 points and can be seen on NBA TV.
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New Orleans Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Bucks and Pelicans did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Bucks have a record of 3-0. The Bucks also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 249 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-0.
- Milwaukee has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 112 points per game while allowing 122. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- Across their last five home contests, New Orleans has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 110 points per game.
- The last three games that New Orleans was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
- The last ten games that Milwaukee was favored, they have an ATS mark of 7-3 while going 8-2 straight up.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
So far this season, the Bucks have gone 32-40 ATS, including a 15-20 ATS record on the road. Today, they are favored by 2 points and have a 27-33 ATS record as the favorite.
Milwaukee’s O/U record for the season is 36-36, and 61 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today’s line of 223.5. This year, their games have averaged 237.6 points per game.
In their last game against the Lakers, the Bucks lost by a score of 128-124. The O/U line for that game was 234 points, and Milwaukee was favored by 9.5 points going into the game.
The Bucks are currently 2nd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 46-26. In non-conference games, they are 15-12 compared to 31-14 against the East. In the Central Division, they are in 1st place.
When it comes to scoring, the Bucks are one of the most potent offenses in the league, averaging 120.6 points per game (3rd). On the road, they are averaging 118.2 points per game (4th).
So far this season, the Bucks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 66.7% of their games. They are also one of the top teams in terms of pace (5th) at 100.5 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, Milwaukee is 7th in field goal percentage at 49%. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 4th in makes per game (14.4) and 6th in attempts (38.2).
The Bucks’ defense is presently ranked 22nd in the league, allowing an average of 117.0 points per contest. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Bucks defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 54.0% while allowing 35.7% from downtown.
So far this season, the Pelicans have an O/U record of 31-41-0, and today’s line of 223.5 is slightly lower than their season average of 228.1. Out of their 72 games, 48 have had higher over/under lines than today’s.
In their last game against the Thunder, the Pelicans lost by a score of 119-112. The O/U line for that game was 223, and New Orleans was getting +1 as the underdog.
For the season, the Pelicans are 14-13 as the underdog and 16-11 ATS as the underdog. As the underdog, their average scoring differential for ATS is 0 points per game.
In the Western Conference standings, the Pelicans are currently in 5th place with a record of 44-28. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 26-19 compared to 18-9 in non-conference games.
At home, the Pelicans have an average scoring margin of +5.4 points per game. Their ATS record at home is 19-15, and they are 20-17 ATS on the road. Currently, they are 11th in the Western Conference with a home record of 20-14.
When playing at home, the Pelicans are averaging 116.5 points per game, which is 14th in the NBA. Overall, they are 13th in scoring at 115.7 points per game. So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 51.4% of their games.
New Orleans is one of the more efficient shooting teams in the league, as they are 8th in field goal percentage at 48%. They are also 8th in three-point shooting at 38%.
So far, the Pelicans have attempted the 25th most three-pointers in the NBA. In terms of pace, they are 18th in the league at 97.5 possessions per game. When it comes to assists, they are 11th in the NBA.
On defense, the Pelicans come into the game ranked 8th in the league in points allowed at 110.5 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 102.7 points per contest (18th). Inside the arc, the Pelicans defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 55.0% and 34.5% from three-point territory.
Based on our projections, we have the Bucks coming out on top by a score of 116-113.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Tips
- Take the Bucks on the moneyline
- The Bucks should also cover at -2
- Projecting a combined 229 points, we like the over
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
- Brandon Ingram – Knee – Out
- Jose Alvarado – Hip – Questionable
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
- Giannis Antetokounmpo – Hamstring – Probable
- Khris Middleton – Ankle – Probable
- Patrick Beverley – Wrist – Out
- MarJon Beauchamp – Back – Probable
