Milwaukee Bucks vs New Orleans Pelicans Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between Bucks and Pelicans, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The Bucks face New Orleans with a record of 24-17.
  • Milwaukee has an effective field goal percentage of 56% (4th).
  • The Bucks are coming off a 123-109 win vs. the Pelicans.
  • The Pelicans are currently 12-32.
  • Defensively, New Orleans are giving up 117.2 points per game.
  • The Pelicans are coming off a 123-119 win vs. the Bucks.

Bucks vs Pelicans Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the Milwaukee Bucks (-245) will take on the New Orleans Pelicans (+202) in a non-conference matchup. The Bucks are favored by 6 points and have won four straight games. On the other side, the Pelicans have also won four straight games and are 14th in the Western Conference.

This game will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The Bucks are 24-17 and 4th in the Eastern Conference, while the Pelicans are 12-32 and 5th in the Southwest Division. The over/under line for this game is 233.5 points.

Bucks vs. Pelicans Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Milwaukee Bucks at New Orleans Pelicans
  • Where: New Orleans at Smoothie King Center
  • Date: Wednesday, January 22nd
  • Betting Odds MIL -6, MIL -245 | NO +202 O/U 233.5

Bucks Preview: Will Milwaukee Come Through as Road Favorites?

The Bucks improved to 24-17 this season with a 123-109 win over the 76ers on Sunday. Milwaukee, playing at home, entered the game as 13-point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 232, surpassing the O/U line of 226.

Milwaukee jumped out to a 30-21 lead after the 1st quarter, but the 76ers responded with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 30-24 to 40-24. The Bucks managed to tie both the 2nd and 3rd quarters at 29-29 and 31-31, respectively, before pulling away in the 4th, outscoring the 76ers 33-28.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to a win over the 76ers with 34 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 76.5% from the field. Damian Lillard added 25 points, including 16 in the 4th quarter, though he shot just 41.2% overall and 36.4% from three, hitting 4 threes.

As a team, the Bucks shot 49.4% from the field and 37.8% from three, making 14 threes. Khris Middleton contributed 13 points and 8 assists, while Brook Lopez and Taurean Prince each added double figures, with Lopez scoring 8 of his 12 points in the final period.

Defensively, the Bucks held the 76ers to 109 points on Sunday, giving up 21 points in the 1st quarter. They allowed 29 points in the 2nd, 31 in the 3rd, and 28 in the 4th.

Milwaukee limited Philadelphia to 45% shooting, including 35% from three, where the 76ers hit 16 threes. The Bucks also sent Philadelphia to the line 22 times, where they made 15 free throws. Milwaukee grabbed 41 defensive rebounds, giving up just 5 offensive boards.

Pelicans Preview: Does New Orleans Stand a Chance at Home?

Milwaukee improved to 24-17 on the season with a 123-109 win over the 76ers on Sunday. The Bucks were favored by 13 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 232 points went over the pre-game line of 226.

After the 76ers went on a 10-0 run early, Milwaukee responded by outscoring them 66-57 over the next two quarters. Heading into the 4th with a 90-81 lead, the Bucks closed out the game by winning the final quarter 33-28.

CJ McCollum's 45-point performance, including 18 points in the 4th quarter and 6 in OT, propelled the Pelicans to a win over the Jazz. He hit 5 threes, shooting 41.7% from deep and 58.1% overall. New Orleans connected on 15 threes as a team, shooting 36.6% from beyond the arc and 44.6% from the field.

Dejounte Murray contributed 26 points, with 13 in the 2nd quarter and another 11 in the 3rd. Trey Murphy added 24 points, hitting 4 threes, while Jordan Hawkins scored 11 of his 18 points in the 2nd quarter.

Despite a rough start, the Pelicans tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 41 points in the 3rd and 4th quarters combined to help secure a 123-119 win over the Jazz. New Orleans held Utah to 39% shooting from the field and just 23% from beyond the arc, where the Jazz connected on 11 threes.

The Pelicans sent the Jazz to the free-throw line 30 times, where they hit 24. New Orleans also gave up 19 offensive rebounds but came up with 12 steals and 8 blocks in the game.

Bucks vs Pelicans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Bucks have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 113 points per game in this stretch.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 110 points per game in these contests.
  • As the betting underdog, the Pelicans have an ATS record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Bucks have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 7-3.

Bucks vs Pelicans Prediction

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