Milwaukee Bucks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Friday

By Kyrone Jones, NBA Analyst | Published: 1 hour ago | Last Updated: Feb 20, 00:40 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Bucks vs Pelicans

The Milwaukee Bucks take the court against the New Orleans Pelicans in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Pelicans Can Cover the Line

It’s great to see the Pelicans with a -3 line on the spread at -114 as we’re expecting a bigger margin of victory against the Bucks.

Bucks Are 8 From 10 on the Head-to-Head

Milwaukee Bucks have won back-to-back games. A 110-93 triumph recently occurred on the road at Paycom Center when playing Oklahoma City Thunder. Ousmane Dieng tallied 19 points, while A.J. Green put up 17 and Bobby Portis 15.

New Orleans Pelicans lost their last game, being beaten at home to Miami Heat 123-111 at Smoothie King Center. Offensively, Zion Williamson led the charge with 25, while Trey Murphy contributed 19 and Saddiq Bey 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Bucks beat the Pelicans in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 141-137 (OT) scoreline at Fiserv Forum. The Bucks have won three on the spin against the Pelicans. They’ve also claimed 8 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bucks	23	30	0.434	111.8	115.2	-3.4	12-12	11-18	7-4	17-18	5-5	2W
Pelicans	15	41	0.268	114.6	120.4	-5.8	9-20	6-21	6-7	9-26	5-5	1L

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Milwaukee Bucks – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Bucks are averaging 110.2 points, 44.7 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 5.8 steals and 4.6 blocks while shooting 47.0% from the field and 75.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 112.7 points and 44.5 rebounds per contest.

Ryan Rollins is averaging 17.1 points, Myles Turner 6.6 rebounds and Kevin Porter Jr. 4.2 assists, while A.J. Green averages 2.9 (40.8%) 3-pointers made.

New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 114.2 points, 44.5 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 8.4 steals and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 45.2% from the field and 78.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 113.1 points and 49.9 rebounds.

Trey Murphy is averaging 22.3 points, 4.9 assists and 3.7 (35.9%) 3-pointers made, while Zion Williamson has an average of 7.3 rebounds.

Milwaukee Bucks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our Milwaukee Bucks vs New Orleans Pelicans betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, key player prop picks and an expert-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

The best pick is to snap up the -114 that Pelicans are able to cover the spread. The favorites are -3 for this NBA contest and the margin of victory could be a good deal more significant.

We track all injuries that could impact each franchise before making our basketball predictions. The form guide and latest stats also help the Sportsgambler.com team crunch the numbers ahead of the NBA action.

Key Bucks vs Pelicans stats:

The -3 line has been covered by Pelicans in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
The +3 line hasn’t been covered by Bucks in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
The +3 line hasn’t been covered by Bucks in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Pelicans -3 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, there’s a 53.2% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jeremiah Fears Over 3.5 Rebounds -154

Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans) has had Over 3.5 rebounds in 5 straight home games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Player Rebounds line and there are odds of -154 available.

Latest Jeremiah Fears Player Prop Odds

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Bobby Portis Under 8.5 Rebounds -137

Bobby Portis (Bucks) has averaged 5 rebounds in the past 4 games. When it comes to Player Rebounds, we’re expecting him to fall short and you can currently land odds of -137.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Pelicans -3

Totals Under 222.5

Player Rebounds Jeremiah Fears Over 3.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Pelicans to cover the -3 spread, Under 222.5 on the total and Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans) to record Over 3.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bucks

105 - 111 Pelicans logo

Pelicans

The Pelicans might be able to claim a win and we’re siding with a 111-105 scoreline in their favor. A small stake can provide a big return and there are tasty odds available.

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Milwaukee Bucks vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest Pelicans Victory

The sportsbooks have New Orleans Pelicans at -161 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 62% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. Milwaukee Bucks are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +136.

The spread is 3 and the total points line is currently 222.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. Those that want to back Under 222.5 can find odds of -110 available.

There are a wide range of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on this exciting league and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds

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Total Points

Zion Williamson Favorite to Score the Most Points

Zion Williamson is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -109 can be found for him scoring Over 23.5 points and there is -119 for him to go Under.

Player Points

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Ryan Rollins (Bucks)

Saddiq Bey (Pelicans)

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Player Assists

Kevin Porter Jr. (Bucks)

Ryan Rollins (Bucks)

Derik Queen (Pelicans)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

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Player Rebounds

Bobby Portis (Bucks)

Derik Queen (Pelicans)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Saddiq Bey (Pelicans)

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Pelicans Record Shows Seven Losses From Last Ten Home Games

The Pelicans have a 3-7 record in their last 10 home games, averaging 113.20 points scored and 115.60 points allowed.

The Bucks have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games on the road, scoring 104.70 points per contest and conceding 111.20.

The last time the Bucks faced the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center, they won 111-107. The past 8 games between these teams at Smoothie King Center are dead even, with four wins apiece.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O222.5	U222.5
New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats		3-7	228.80	113.20	115.60	6	4
Milwaukee Bucks Away Stats		4-6	215.90	104.70	111.20	2	8

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O222.5 = Games Over 222.5 Points
U222.5 = Games Under 222.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Bucks

NBA: 13/02 Bucks 110 Thunder93
NBA: 12/02 Bucks 116 Magic108
NBA: 10/02 Bucks 99 Magic118
NBA: 07/02 Pacers 99 Bucks105
NBA: 05/02 Pelicans 137 Bucks141

Pelicans

NBA: 12/02 Heat 123 Pelicans111
NBA: 10/02 Kings 94 Pelicans120
NBA: 07/02 Pelicans 119 Timberwolves115
NBA: 05/02 Pelicans 137 Bucks141
NBA: 02/02 Pelicans 95 Hornets102

Head to Head

Bucks vs Pelicans

NBA: 05/02 2026 Pelicans 137 Bucks 141
NBA: 11/04 2025 Pelicans 111 Bucks 136
NBA: 07/04 2025 Bucks 111 Pelicans 107
NBA: 29/03 2024 Bucks 100 Pelicans 107
NBA: 28/01 2024 Pelicans 117 Bucks 141
NBA: 30/01 2023 Pelicans 110 Bucks 135
NBA: 20/12 2022 Bucks 128 Pelicans 119
NBA: 02/01 2022 Pelicans 113 Bucks 136
NBA: 18/12 2021 Bucks 112 Pelicans 116
NBA: 26/02 2021 Pelicans 125 Bucks 129

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Milwaukee Bucks Stats

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Moneyline

5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

+3 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
+3 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-3 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
-3 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 222.90 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 215.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 222.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 222.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 110.20 pts and allowed 112.70 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 104.70 pts and allowed 111.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 227.30 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 228.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 222.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 222.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 114.20 pts and allowed 113.10 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 113.20 pts and allowed 115.60 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 27.00 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 14.70 (38%)
Free Throws Made: 12.10 (75.16%)
Rebounds: Total 44.7, Offensive 9.90, Defensive 34.80
Assists: 25.40
Blocks: 4.60
Steals: 5.80
Turnovers : 12.20
Personal Fouls: 17.40

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 24.50 (51%)
3-Pointers Made: 13.70 (37%)
Free Throws Made: 14.60 (76.04%)
Rebounds: Total 42.6, Offensive 9.20, Defensive 33.40
Assists: 23.50
Blocks: 4.70
Steals: 6.50
Turnovers : 12.50
Personal Fouls: 17.70

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 28.20 (51%)
3-Pointers Made: 13.20 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 18.20 (78.79%)
Rebounds: Total 44.5, Offensive 11.80, Defensive 32.70
Assists: 26.50
Blocks: 5.60
Steals: 8.40
Turnovers : 11.00
Personal Fouls: 19.40

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 31.10 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.50 (32%)
Free Throws Made: 19.50 (80.25%)
Rebounds: Total 45.6, Offensive 14.00, Defensive 31.60
Assists: 23.80
Blocks: 5.90
Steals: 8.30
Turnovers : 13.50
Personal Fouls: 18.60

Team News

Milwaukee Bucks Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Kevin Porter Jr.	28	33.69	485	213	17.3	7.6	1.4	5.2	0.4	2.2
Ryan Rollins	51	32.02	860	278	16.9	5.5	2.4	4.6	0.4	1.5
A.J. Green	49	30.21	522	99	10.7	2.0	3.1	2.6	0.1	0.6

Giannis Antetokounmpo	30	29.21	839	168	28.0	5.6	0.5	10.0	0.7	0.9
Myles Turner	50	28.55	636	81	12.7	1.6	2.2	5.7	1.7	0.7
Kyle Kuzma	50	26.83	645	127	12.9	2.5	1.0	5.0	0.4	0.6
Bobby Portis	51	24.31	671	83	13.2	1.6	1.9	6.6	0.2	0.6
Cam Thomas	27	23.71	424	79	15.7	2.9	1.6	1.8	0.1	0.1
Gary Trent Jr.	47	23.56	390	69	8.3	1.5	2.0	1.1	0.1	0.6
Taurean Prince	8	21.11	49	8	6.1	1.0	1.5	1.6	0.3	0.8
Jericho Sims	39	15.72	143	32	3.7	0.8	-	4.3	0.2	0.2
Gary Harris	38	14.55	94	41	2.5	1.1	0.5	1.4	0.2	0.6
Ousmane Dieng	30	11.98	138	34	4.6	1.1	0.9	1.9	0.4	0.1
Pete Nance	23	10.73	115	14	5.0	0.6	1.0	2.0	0.2	0.3
Nigel Hayes-Davis	27	7.23	34	7	1.3	0.3	0.1	1.2	0.1	0.3
Andre Jackson	26	6.47	38	25	1.5	1.0	0.2	0.9	0.1	0.3
Mark Sears	7	3.73	22	2	3.1	0.3	0.6	0.3	-	-
Thanasis Antetokounmpo	19	2.99	22	2	1.2	0.1	-	0.7	0.2	0.3

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Trey Murphy	52	35.63	1149	199	22.1	3.8	3.2	5.7	0.3	1.5
Saddiq Bey	49	30.49	811	121	16.6	2.5	1.9	5.9	0.0	0.9
Zion Williamson	40	29.68	864	140	21.6	3.5	-	6.1	0.6	1.0

Herbert Jones	33	28.76	293	87	8.9	2.6	1.3	3.6	0.5	1.6
Derik Queen	54	25.82	646	224	12.0	4.1	0.3	7.2	0.9	1.1
Jeremiah Fears	56	25.62	741	171	13.2	3.1	1.1	3.7	0.3	1.3
Jordan Poole	28	25.35	406	86	14.5	3.1	2.5	1.8	0.3	0.7
Bryce McGowens	32	19.87	252	48	7.9	1.5	0.9	1.9	0.2	0.6
Yves Missi	47	19.29	263	57	5.6	1.2	-	5.7	1.4	0.3
Micah Peavy	46	15.06	200	47	4.3	1.0	0.5	2.0	0.1	0.7
Kevon Looney	18	13.92	52	25	2.9	1.4	0.1	5.3	0.5	0.3
Jordan Hawkins	36	13.82	156	27	4.3	0.8	0.8	1.7	0.2	0.2
Karlo Matkovic	43	12.93	209	32	4.9	0.7	0.5	3.2	0.7	0.4
DeAndre Jordan	2	11.65	9	-	4.5	-	-	5.0	-	-
Trey Alexander	5	8.32	14	5	2.8	1.0	0.4	0.8	0.2	0.2
Hunter Dickinson	1	4.7	2	-	2.0	-	-	-	1.0	-
Dejounte Murray	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Jaden Springer	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Milwaukee Bucks Lineups

12 Feb NBA

Bucks 110-93 Thunder

Confirmed Lineups

11 Feb NBA

Bucks 116-108 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

09 Feb NBA

Bucks 99-118 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

06 Feb NBA

Pacers 99-105 Bucks

Confirmed Lineups

04 Feb NBA

Pelicans 137-141 Bucks

Confirmed Lineups

03 Feb NBA

Bulls 115-131 Bucks

Confirmed Lineups

01 Feb NBA

Bucks 79-107 Celtics

Confirmed Lineups

29 Jan NBA

Bucks 99-109 Wizards

Confirmed Lineups

27 Jan NBA

Bucks 122-139 76ers

Confirmed Lineups

23 Jan NBA

Nuggets 102-100 Bucks

Confirmed Lineups

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

11 Feb NBA

Heat 123-111 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

09 Feb NBA

Kings 94-120 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

06 Feb NBA

Pelicans 119-115 Timberwolves

Confirmed Lineups

04 Feb NBA

Pelicans 137-141 Bucks

Confirmed Lineups

02 Feb NBA

Pelicans 95-102 Hornets

Confirmed Lineups

31 Jan NBA

Pelicans 114-124 76ers

Confirmed Lineups

30 Jan NBA

Grizzlies 106-114 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

27 Jan NBA

Pelicans 95-104 Thunder

Confirmed Lineups

25 Jan NBA

Pelicans 104-95 Spurs

Confirmed Lineups

23 Jan NBA

Pelicans 133-127 Grizzlies

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	35	19	0.648	115.3	108.4	6.9	18-9	17-10	7-5	24-13	7-3	1W
Knicks	35	21	0.625	117.9	112.1	5.8	21-8	14-13	10-3	24-14	7-3	1L
Raptors	33	23	0.589	113.7	112.1	1.6	16-13	17-10	4-9	25-15	6-4	1W
76ers	30	25	0.545	116	115.9	0.1	15-15	15-10	8-6	19-19	6-4	3L
Nets	15	39	0.278	107.2	114.9	-7.7	8-19	7-20	3-9	11-23	3-7	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	41	13	0.759	117.4	109.3	8.1	22-6	19-7	8-3	27-7	8-2	4W
Cavaliers	35	21	0.625	119.8	115.3	4.5	19-11	16-10	7-3	21-13	9-1	6W
Bucks	23	30	0.434	111.8	115.2	-3.4	12-12	11-18	7-4	17-18	5-5	2W
Bulls	24	32	0.429	116.5	120.4	-3.9	15-13	9-19	3-9	16-23	1-9	7L
Pacers	15	41	0.268	111	118.5	-7.5	10-18	5-23	3-9	11-27	4-6	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	28	25	0.528	115.1	115.2	-0.1	18-10	10-15	6-5	19-18	5-5	1L
Heat	29	27	0.518	119.6	117.2	2.4	16-11	13-16	4-5	15-16	5-5	1W
Hawks	27	30	0.474	117.3	118.4	-1.1	10-15	17-15	5-5	14-20	5-5	1W
Hornets	26	30	0.464	115.4	113.6	1.8	12-15	14-15	8-4	16-20	8-2	1L
Wizards	15	39	0.278	112.1	122.8	-10.7	10-18	5-21	2-6	10-23	5-5	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	42	14	0.75	119.7	108	11.7	22-7	20-7	8-3	32-9	5-5	1L
Nuggets	35	20	0.636	120.4	116.3	4.1	15-11	20-9	4-2	20-9	5-5	1W
Timberwolves	34	22	0.607	119.7	114.8	4.9	19-10	15-12	6-5	19-17	7-3	2W
Trail Blazers	27	29	0.482	116.3	118.3	-2	16-13	11-16	5-5	21-16	4-6	1W
Jazz	18	38	0.321	118.3	125.9	-7.6	11-18	7-20	1-9	10-25	3-7	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	33	21	0.611	116	116	0	15-10	18-11	5-6	22-14	6-4	1W
Suns	32	24	0.571	113.3	112	1.3	18-10	14-14	8-6	22-17	5-5	2L
Warriors	29	26	0.527	115.5	113.7	1.8	18-10	11-16	6-4	19-16	4-6	1L
Clippers	26	28	0.481	111.9	112.3	-0.4	13-11	13-17	7-4	16-16	6-4	1W
Kings	12	44	0.214	110.1	120.6	-10.5	9-19	3-25	2-8	8-29	0-10	14L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	39	16	0.709	118.2	111.8	6.4	20-6	19-10	10-3	25-13	8-2	7W
Rockets	34	20	0.63	114.5	109.5	5	18-7	16-13	6-5	19-16	6-4	1W
Grizzlies	20	33	0.377	115.3	117.5	-2.2	11-15	9-18	5-6	16-21	2-8	4L
Mavericks	19	35	0.352	113.9	117.4	-3.5	14-16	5-19	3-9	11-25	1-9	9L
Pelicans	15	41	0.268	114.6	120.4	-5.8	9-20	6-21	6-7	9-26	5-5	1L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	41	13	0.759	117.4	109.3	8.1	22-6	19-7	8-3	27-7	8-2	4W
Celtics	35	19	0.648	115.3	108.4	6.9	18-9	17-10	7-5	24-13	7-3	1W
Knicks	35	21	0.625	117.9	112.1	5.8	21-8	14-13	10-3	24-14	7-3	1L
Cavaliers	35	21	0.625	119.8	115.3	4.5	19-11	16-10	7-3	21-13	9-1	6W
Raptors	33	23	0.589	113.7	112.1	1.6	16-13	17-10	4-9	25-15	6-4	1W
76ers	30	25	0.545	116	115.9	0.1	15-15	15-10	8-6	19-19	6-4	3L
Magic	28	25	0.528	115.1	115.2	-0.1	18-10	10-15	6-5	19-18	5-5	1L
Heat	29	27	0.518	119.6	117.2	2.4	16-11	13-16	4-5	15-16	5-5	1W
Hawks	27	30	0.474	117.3	118.4	-1.1	10-15	17-15	5-5	14-20	5-5	1W
Hornets	26	30	0.464	115.4	113.6	1.8	12-15	14-15	8-4	16-20	8-2	1L
Bucks	23	30	0.434	111.8	115.2	-3.4	12-12	11-18	7-4	17-18	5-5	2W
Bulls	24	32	0.429	116.5	120.4	-3.9	15-13	9-19	3-9	16-23	1-9	7L
Nets	15	39	0.278	107.2	114.9	-7.7	8-19	7-20	3-9	11-23	3-7	2L
Wizards	15	39	0.278	112.1	122.8	-10.7	10-18	5-21	2-6	10-23	5-5	1W
Pacers	15	41	0.268	111	118.5	-7.5	10-18	5-23	3-9	11-27	4-6	1L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	42	14	0.75	119.7	108	11.7	22-7	20-7	8-3	32-9	5-5	1L
Spurs	39	16	0.709	118.2	111.8	6.4	20-6	19-10	10-3	25-13	8-2	7W
Nuggets	35	20	0.636	120.4	116.3	4.1	15-11	20-9	4-2	20-9	5-5	1W
Rockets	34	20	0.63	114.5	109.5	5	18-7	16-13	6-5	19-16	6-4	1W
Lakers	33	21	0.611	116	116	0	15-10	18-11	5-6	22-14	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	34	22	0.607	119.7	114.8	4.9	19-10	15-12	6-5	19-17	7-3	2W
Suns	32	24	0.571	113.3	112	1.3	18-10	14-14	8-6	22-17	5-5	2L
Warriors	29	26	0.527	115.5	113.7	1.8	18-10	11-16	6-4	19-16	4-6	1L
Trail Blazers	27	29	0.482	116.3	118.3	-2	16-13	11-16	5-5	21-16	4-6	1W
Clippers	26	28	0.481	111.9	112.3	-0.4	13-11	13-17	7-4	16-16	6-4	1W
Grizzlies	20	33	0.377	115.3	117.5	-2.2	11-15	9-18	5-6	16-21	2-8	4L
Mavericks	19	35	0.352	113.9	117.4	-3.5	14-16	5-19	3-9	11-25	1-9	9L
Jazz	18	38	0.321	118.3	125.9	-7.6	11-18	7-20	1-9	10-25	3-7	1L
Pelicans	15	41	0.268	114.6	120.4	-5.8	9-20	6-21	6-7	9-26	5-5	1L
Kings	12	44	0.214	110.1	120.6	-10.5	9-19	3-25	2-8	8-29	0-10	14L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	41	13	0.759	117.4	109.3	8.1	22-6	19-7	8-3	27-7	8-2	4W
Thunder	42	14	0.75	119.7	108	11.7	22-7	20-7	8-3	32-9	5-5	1L
Spurs	39	16	0.709	118.2	111.8	6.4	20-6	19-10	10-3	25-13	8-2	7W
Celtics	35	19	0.648	115.3	108.4	6.9	18-9	17-10	7-5	24-13	7-3	1W
Nuggets	35	20	0.636	120.4	116.3	4.1	15-11	20-9	4-2	20-9	5-5	1W
Rockets	34	20	0.63	114.5	109.5	5	18-7	16-13	6-5	19-16	6-4	1W
Cavaliers	35	21	0.625	119.8	115.3	4.5	19-11	16-10	7-3	21-13	9-1	6W
Knicks	35	21	0.625	117.9	112.1	5.8	21-8	14-13	10-3	24-14	7-3	1L
Lakers	33	21	0.611	116	116	0	15-10	18-11	5-6	22-14	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	34	22	0.607	119.7	114.8	4.9	19-10	15-12	6-5	19-17	7-3	2W
Raptors	33	23	0.589	113.7	112.1	1.6	16-13	17-10	4-9	25-15	6-4	1W
Suns	32	24	0.571	113.3	112	1.3	18-10	14-14	8-6	22-17	5-5	2L
76ers	30	25	0.545	116	115.9	0.1	15-15	15-10	8-6	19-19	6-4	3L
Magic	28	25	0.528	115.1	115.2	-0.1	18-10	10-15	6-5	19-18	5-5	1L
Warriors	29	26	0.527	115.5	113.7	1.8	18-10	11-16	6-4	19-16	4-6	1L
Heat	29	27	0.518	119.6	117.2	2.4	16-11	13-16	4-5	15-16	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	27	29	0.482	116.3	118.3	-2	16-13	11-16	5-5	21-16	4-6	1W
Clippers	26	28	0.481	111.9	112.3	-0.4	13-11	13-17	7-4	16-16	6-4	1W
Hawks	27	30	0.474	117.3	118.4	-1.1	10-15	17-15	5-5	14-20	5-5	1W
Hornets	26	30	0.464	115.4	113.6	1.8	12-15	14-15	8-4	16-20	8-2	1L
Bucks	23	30	0.434	111.8	115.2	-3.4	12-12	11-18	7-4	17-18	5-5	2W
Bulls	24	32	0.429	116.5	120.4	-3.9	15-13	9-19	3-9	16-23	1-9	7L
Grizzlies	20	33	0.377	115.3	117.5	-2.2	11-15	9-18	5-6	16-21	2-8	4L
Mavericks	19	35	0.352	113.9	117.4	-3.5	14-16	5-19	3-9	11-25	1-9	9L
Jazz	18	38	0.321	118.3	125.9	-7.6	11-18	7-20	1-9	10-25	3-7	1L
Nets	15	39	0.278	107.2	114.9	-7.7	8-19	7-20	3-9	11-23	3-7	2L
Wizards	15	39	0.278	112.1	122.8	-10.7	10-18	5-21	2-6	10-23	5-5	1W
Pacers	15	41	0.268	111	118.5	-7.5	10-18	5-23	3-9	11-27	4-6	1L
Pelicans	15	41	0.268	114.6	120.4	-5.8	9-20	6-21	6-7	9-26	5-5	1L
Kings	12	44	0.214	110.1	120.6	-10.5	9-19	3-25	2-8	8-29	0-10	14L

W = Wins
L = Losses
PCT = Winning Percentage
PPG = Points Per Game
OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
DIFF = Average Point Differential
Home = Home Record
Road = Away Record
Div = Division Record
Conf = Conference Record
Last 10 = Record last 10 games
Strk = Current Streak

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