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

By Kyrone Jones, NBA Analyst | Published: 11 months ago | Last Updated: Apr 10, 21:40 | 6 min read

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We’re Going Over With Our Total Bet

We think a bet on the totals provides value after finding that the line is set at a generous 221.5. Bank on the Pelicans and the Bucks to surpass this number at -110.

Bucks Are 7 From 10 on the H2H

New Orleans Pelicans have been defeated in their previous five road games. They recently suffered a 119-114 loss against Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Karlo Matkovic scored 17 points, with Antonio Reeves getting 17 and Jose Alvarado 16.

Milwaukee Bucks last game was a 110-103 home win. This victory over Minnesota Timberwolves at Fiserv Forum was their fifth successive victory. Giannis Antetokounmpo was able to drop 23 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists as part of an outstanding triple-double performance.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between the Bucks and the Pelicans saw the former win. It was a 111-107 scoreline at Smoothie King Center. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Bucks have won seven.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bucks	30	45	0.4	110.6	116.6	-6	17-21	13-24	9-6	20-27	3-7	1W
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L

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New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have 3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 107.4 points, 43.7 rebounds, 28.0 assists, 7.8 steals and 5.1 blocks while shooting 48.4% from the field and 70.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 115.7 points and 40.2 rebounds per contest.

Jose Alvarado is averaging 11.8 points, Yves Missi 8.7 rebounds and Elfrid Payton 6.7 assists, while Antonio Reeves averages 2.3 (51.1%) 3-pointers made.

Milwaukee Bucks – Last 10 Games

The Bucks have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 116.9 points, 39.5 rebounds, 27.0 assists, 6.6 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 51.9% from the field and 72.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 116.5 points and 44.7 rebounds.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 25.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 7.1 assists, while Gary Trent Jr. has an average of 2.7 (38.6%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Keion Brooks, Elfrid Payton, Antonio Reeves, Karlo Matkovic, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl.

Milwaukee Bucks lineup: Brook Lopez, Taurean Prince, Ryan Rollins, Kyle Kuzma, Giannis Antetokounmpo.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction & Picks

We’re confident that Over 221.5 is the value play at -110. We’re expecting these NBA teams to rack up the points, so a total bet could be the way forward.

The NBA predictions are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable stats.

Key Pelicans vs Bucks stats:

The 221.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Pelicans games on the road.
The 221.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Pelicans games on the road.
The 221.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Pelicans games on the road.
The 221.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Bucks games at home.
The 221.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Bucks games at home.

Over 221.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 6.5 Assists -130

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks) has an average of 12.75 assists in the past 4 games. He therefore looks capable of covering the line when it comes our Player Assists bet, with odds of -130 available.

Latest Giannis Antetokounmpo Player Prop Odds

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Brook Lopez Over 12.5 Points -123

Brook Lopez (Bucks) has averaged 17.2 points in the past 5 games. It makes sense to bet on him to cover the line and there are odds of -123 available for this Player Points wager.

Latest Brook Lopez Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 222.5

Spread Pelicans +16.5

Player Assists Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 6.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Over 222.5. We’ve also gone for Pelicans +16.5 and to get assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans

107 - 118 Bucks logo

Bucks

The Bucks to win by a 118-107 scoreline could be worth a chance. There’s a big potential return if you can land this bet on the money and it should provide some entertainment.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks 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.

Books Make Bucks Big Favorites

Milwaukee Bucks are massive -1429 favorites. They are regarded as 93% likely to win this NBA game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. New Orleans Pelicans are the underdogs at +870 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is 16.5 and the total points line is currently 222.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. The Over 222.5 selection is available to back at -110.

The Bucks are -330 should you want to back the betting favorites in the Race to 20 points. The Pelicans can be wagered at +240 to get to the 20-point mark first.

Consider every angle when placing your basketball bets. The betting sites have hundreds of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the game.

Betting Lines & Odds

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Point Spread

Total Points

Giannis Antetokounmpo Favorite to Get Most Points

The favorite to score most points is Giannis Antetokounmpo. You can get -114 that he scores Over 28.5 points or -118 that he goes Under.

Player Points

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)

Antonio Reeves (Pelicans)

Jose Alvarado (Pelicans)

Karlo Matkovic (Pelicans)

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Player Assists

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)

Jose Alvarado (Pelicans)

Ryan Rollins (Bucks)

Antonio Reeves (Pelicans)

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Player Rebounds

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)

Karlo Matkovic (Pelicans)

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Kyle Kuzma (Bucks)

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Micro Betting

Micro betting is an exciting way to wager on basketball. There are a huge range of live lines and it’s a simple case of predicting what is going to happen. Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer are among the options.

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Last 5 Games

Pelicans

NBA: 02/02 Pelicans 95 Hornets102
NBA: 01/02 Pelicans 114 76ers124
NBA: 31/01 Grizzlies 106 Pelicans114
NBA: 28/01 Pelicans 95 Thunder104
NBA: 26/01 Pelicans 104 Spurs95

Bucks

NBA: 04/02 Bulls 115 Bucks131
NBA: 01/02 Bucks 79 Celtics107
NBA: 30/01 Bucks 99 Wizards109
NBA: 28/01 Bucks 122 76ers139
NBA: 24/01 Nuggets 102 Bucks100

Head to Head

Pelicans vs Bucks

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
NBA: 30/01 2021 Bucks 126 Pelicans 131

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Milwaukee Bucks Stats

Moneyline

4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

-4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
-4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

+4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
+4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 223.30 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 226.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 222.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 222.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 110.40 pts and allowed 112.90 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 111.60 pts and allowed 115.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 222.60 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 225.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 222.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 222.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 105.60 pts and allowed 117.00 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 110.90 pts and allowed 115.00 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 29.40 (51%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.70 (32%)
Free Throws Made: 19.50 (79.59%)
Rebounds: Total 46.3, Offensive 13.80, Defensive 32.50
Assists: 23.90
Blocks: 6.30
Steals: 8.90
Turnovers : 10.60
Personal Fouls: 18.20

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 30.00 (52%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.40 (35%)
Free Throws Made: 17.40 (76.32%)
Rebounds: Total 43.9, Offensive 11.30, Defensive 32.60
Assists: 25.50
Blocks: 6.60
Steals: 9.10
Turnovers : 11.60
Personal Fouls: 19.70

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 24.40 (50%)
3-Pointers Made: 14.60 (39%)
Free Throws Made: 13.00 (69.15%)
Rebounds: Total 42.2, Offensive 8.90, Defensive 33.30
Assists: 26.40
Blocks: 4.40
Steals: 6.60
Turnovers : 12.30
Personal Fouls: 18.10

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 26.20 (55%)
3-Pointers Made: 14.80 (40%)
Free Throws Made: 14.10 (75%)
Rebounds: Total 41.2, Offensive 8.60, Defensive 32.60
Assists: 27.80
Blocks: 4.20
Steals: 6.90
Turnovers : 14.60
Personal Fouls: 19.30

Team News

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Trey Murphy	48	35.84	1039	175	21.6	3.6	3.0	5.8	0.3	1.5
Saddiq Bey	45	30.28	733	109	16.3	2.4	1.8	5.8	0.0	1.0
Zion Williamson	36	29.38	772	122	21.4	3.4	-	6.3	0.7	1.0

Herbert Jones	29	28.53	269	72	9.3	2.5	1.4	3.6	0.5	1.6
Derik Queen	50	25.69	603	213	12.1	4.3	0.2	7.4	0.9	1.1
Jeremiah Fears	52	25.5	693	152	13.3	2.9	1.0	3.6	0.3	1.3
Jordan Poole	28	25.35	406	86	14.5	3.1	2.5	1.8	0.3	0.7
Jose Alvarado	40	21.99	315	127	7.9	3.2	1.7	2.7	0.1	0.9
Bryce McGowens	29	19.4	221	38	7.6	1.3	0.8	2.0	0.1	0.6
Yves Missi	44	19.06	247	54	5.6	1.2	-	5.7	1.4	0.3
Micah Peavy	43	15.66	198	47	4.6	1.1	0.5	2.1	0.1	0.7
Jordan Hawkins	35	14.08	150	26	4.3	0.7	0.8	1.8	0.2	0.2
Kevon Looney	17	13.92	46	25	2.7	1.5	0.1	5.1	0.5	0.4
Karlo Matkovic	39	12.85	187	28	4.8	0.7	0.5	3.1	0.8	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	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Milwaukee Bucks Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Kevin Porter Jr.	23	33.63	386	171	16.8	7.4	1.7	5.0	0.4	2.1
Ryan Rollins	48	31.8	797	267	16.6	5.6	2.4	4.6	0.4	1.5
A.J. Green	44	29.71	450	89	10.2	2.0	3.0	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	46	28.57	593	73	12.9	1.6	2.2	5.5	1.6	0.7
Kyle Kuzma	46	26.83	606	114	13.2	2.5	1.0	4.9	0.5	0.7
Bobby Portis	47	24.5	621	79	13.2	1.7	1.9	6.7	0.2	0.6
Gary Trent Jr.	44	24.12	370	65	8.4	1.5	2.0	1.2	0.1	0.6
Taurean Prince	8	21.11	49	8	6.1	1.0	1.5	1.6	0.3	0.8
Cole Anthony	35	15.05	234	121	6.7	3.5	0.6	2.5	0.3	0.6
Gary Harris	35	14.81	94	38	2.7	1.1	0.6	1.5	0.1	0.6
Jericho Sims	34	13.84	101	21	3.0	0.6	-	3.6	0.2	0.2
Pete Nance	18	9.56	78	8	4.3	0.4	0.8	2.0	0.2	0.3
Amir Coffey	29	8.27	56	10	1.9	0.3	0.2	0.7	0.1	0.1
Andre Jackson	23	6.65	36	24	1.6	1.0	0.2	0.8	0.1	0.3
Mark Sears	7	3.73	22	2	3.1	0.3	0.6	0.3	-	-
Thanasis Antetokounmpo	17	2.94	22	1	1.3	0.1	-	0.6	0.2	0.4

Injuries & Suspensions

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Brandon Boston Jr.

Injured

Trey Murphy

Injured

Herbert Jones

Injured

Zion Williamson

Injured

Dejounte Murray

Injured

CJ McCollum

Injured

Kelly Olynyk

Injured

Jordan Hawkins

Injured

Milwaukee Bucks Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Jericho Sims

Injured

Tyler Smith

Injured

Damian Lillard

Injured

Starting Lineups

Milwaukee Bucks Confirmed Lineup

11 Brook Lopez

12 Taurean Prince

13 Ryan Rollins

18 Kyle Kuzma

34 Giannis Antetokounmpo

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

0 Keion Brooks

4 Elfrid Payton

12 Antonio Reeves

17 Karlo Matkovic

50 Jeremiah Robinson-Earl

Previous New Orleans Pelicans 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

21 Jan NBA

Pistons 112-104 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

18 Jan NBA

Pelicans 110-119 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

16 Jan NBA

Pelicans 119-127 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

14 Jan NBA

Nets 113-116 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Milwaukee Bucks 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

21 Jan NBA

Thunder 122-102 Bucks

Confirmed Lineups

19 Jan NBA

Bucks 112-110 Hawks

Confirmed Lineups

15 Jan NBA

Bucks 101-119 Spurs

Confirmed Lineups

13 Jan NBA

Timberwolves 139-106 Bucks

Confirmed Lineups

11 Jan NBA

Bucks 104-108 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	50	25	0.667	114	106.9	7.1	26-11	24-14	9-5	31-15	7-3	1L
Knicks	48	28	0.632	116.5	110.5	6	27-9	21-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	3L
Raptors	42	33	0.56	114.3	112.2	2.1	21-16	21-17	4-10	30-17	6-4	1L
76ers	41	34	0.547	116.1	116.5	-0.4	21-17	20-17	9-7	24-24	6-4	1L
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	55	21	0.724	117.5	109.6	7.9	30-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	47	28	0.627	119.4	115.1	4.3	24-14	23-14	10-5	30-18	7-3	2W
Bucks	30	45	0.4	110.6	116.6	-6	17-21	13-24	9-6	20-27	3-7	1W
Bulls	29	46	0.387	116.3	121.1	-4.8	18-20	11-26	4-11	17-29	2-8	4L
Pacers	17	58	0.227	112.2	120.6	-8.4	11-27	6-31	3-10	13-33	2-8	1W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	43	33	0.566	118.2	116.2	2	23-16	20-17	8-6	24-22	8-2	2W
Magic	40	35	0.533	115.3	115.1	0.2	24-15	16-20	9-7	24-24	3-7	1W
Hornets	40	36	0.526	116.1	111.4	4.7	19-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	1W
Heat	40	36	0.526	120.2	117.8	2.4	24-14	16-22	7-7	24-22	3-7	1W
Wizards	17	58	0.227	112.5	123.9	-11.4	11-26	6-32	2-12	11-34	1-9	3L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	60	16	0.789	118.6	107.6	11	32-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	3W
Nuggets	48	28	0.632	121.3	116.6	4.7	24-13	24-15	8-5	30-16	8-2	6W
Timberwolves	46	29	0.613	117.9	114.1	3.8	25-14	21-15	9-7	29-21	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	38	38	0.5	115.3	116.1	-0.8	21-17	17-21	7-8	25-21	7-3	1W
Jazz	21	55	0.276	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-26	8-29	1-13	11-35	1-9	6L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	49	26	0.653	116.7	114.7	2	25-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	3W
Suns	42	34	0.553	112.9	111.1	1.8	24-15	18-19	10-6	27-21	3-7	1L
Clippers	39	36	0.52	114	112.5	1.5	21-15	18-21	8-6	22-23	6-4	5W
Warriors	36	39	0.48	114.9	114.9	0	21-15	15-24	6-6	23-23	4-6	1L
Kings	19	57	0.25	110.7	121.1	-10.4	13-25	6-32	3-10	12-35	3-7	4L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	57	18	0.76	119.5	111.3	8.2	29-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	9W
Rockets	46	29	0.613	114.4	109.9	4.5	26-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	3W
Grizzlies	25	50	0.333	115	119.3	-4.3	14-24	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	1L
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	55	21	0.724	117.5	109.6	7.9	30-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	7-3	1W
Celtics	50	25	0.667	114	106.9	7.1	26-11	24-14	9-5	31-15	7-3	1L
Knicks	48	28	0.632	116.5	110.5	6	27-9	21-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	3L
Cavaliers	47	28	0.627	119.4	115.1	4.3	24-14	23-14	10-5	30-18	7-3	2W
Hawks	43	33	0.566	118.2	116.2	2	23-16	20-17	8-6	24-22	8-2	2W
Raptors	42	33	0.56	114.3	112.2	2.1	21-16	21-17	4-10	30-17	6-4	1L
76ers	41	34	0.547	116.1	116.5	-0.4	21-17	20-17	9-7	24-24	6-4	1L
Magic	40	35	0.533	115.3	115.1	0.2	24-15	16-20	9-7	24-24	3-7	1W
Heat	40	36	0.526	120.2	117.8	2.4	24-14	16-22	7-7	24-22	3-7	1W
Hornets	40	36	0.526	116.1	111.4	4.7	19-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	1W
Bucks	30	45	0.4	110.6	116.6	-6	17-21	13-24	9-6	20-27	3-7	1W
Bulls	29	46	0.387	116.3	121.1	-4.8	18-20	11-26	4-11	17-29	2-8	4L
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Wizards	17	58	0.227	112.5	123.9	-11.4	11-26	6-32	2-12	11-34	1-9	3L
Pacers	17	58	0.227	112.2	120.6	-8.4	11-27	6-31	3-10	13-33	2-8	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	60	16	0.789	118.6	107.6	11	32-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	3W
Spurs	57	18	0.76	119.5	111.3	8.2	29-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	9W
Lakers	49	26	0.653	116.7	114.7	2	25-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	3W
Nuggets	48	28	0.632	121.3	116.6	4.7	24-13	24-15	8-5	30-16	8-2	6W
Timberwolves	46	29	0.613	117.9	114.1	3.8	25-14	21-15	9-7	29-21	6-4	1W
Rockets	46	29	0.613	114.4	109.9	4.5	26-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	3W
Suns	42	34	0.553	112.9	111.1	1.8	24-15	18-19	10-6	27-21	3-7	1L
Clippers	39	36	0.52	114	112.5	1.5	21-15	18-21	8-6	22-23	6-4	5W
Trail Blazers	38	38	0.5	115.3	116.1	-0.8	21-17	17-21	7-8	25-21	7-3	1W
Warriors	36	39	0.48	114.9	114.9	0	21-15	15-24	6-6	23-23	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	25	50	0.333	115	119.3	-4.3	14-24	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	1L
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	55	0.276	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-26	8-29	1-13	11-35	1-9	6L
Kings	19	57	0.25	110.7	121.1	-10.4	13-25	6-32	3-10	12-35	3-7	4L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	60	16	0.789	118.6	107.6	11	32-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	3W
Spurs	57	18	0.76	119.5	111.3	8.2	29-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	9W
Pistons	55	21	0.724	117.5	109.6	7.9	30-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	7-3	1W
Celtics	50	25	0.667	114	106.9	7.1	26-11	24-14	9-5	31-15	7-3	1L
Lakers	49	26	0.653	116.7	114.7	2	25-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	3W
Nuggets	48	28	0.632	121.3	116.6	4.7	24-13	24-15	8-5	30-16	8-2	6W
Knicks	48	28	0.632	116.5	110.5	6	27-9	21-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	3L
Cavaliers	47	28	0.627	119.4	115.1	4.3	24-14	23-14	10-5	30-18	7-3	2W
Rockets	46	29	0.613	114.4	109.9	4.5	26-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	3W
Timberwolves	46	29	0.613	117.9	114.1	3.8	25-14	21-15	9-7	29-21	6-4	1W
Hawks	43	33	0.566	118.2	116.2	2	23-16	20-17	8-6	24-22	8-2	2W
Raptors	42	33	0.56	114.3	112.2	2.1	21-16	21-17	4-10	30-17	6-4	1L
Suns	42	34	0.553	112.9	111.1	1.8	24-15	18-19	10-6	27-21	3-7	1L
76ers	41	34	0.547	116.1	116.5	-0.4	21-17	20-17	9-7	24-24	6-4	1L
Magic	40	35	0.533	115.3	115.1	0.2	24-15	16-20	9-7	24-24	3-7	1W
Hornets	40	36	0.526	116.1	111.4	4.7	19-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	1W
Heat	40	36	0.526	120.2	117.8	2.4	24-14	16-22	7-7	24-22	3-7	1W
Clippers	39	36	0.52	114	112.5	1.5	21-15	18-21	8-6	22-23	6-4	5W
Trail Blazers	38	38	0.5	115.3	116.1	-0.8	21-17	17-21	7-8	25-21	7-3	1W
Warriors	36	39	0.48	114.9	114.9	0	21-15	15-24	6-6	23-23	4-6	1L
Bucks	30	45	0.4	110.6	116.6	-6	17-21	13-24	9-6	20-27	3-7	1W
Bulls	29	46	0.387	116.3	121.1	-4.8	18-20	11-26	4-11	17-29	2-8	4L
Grizzlies	25	50	0.333	115	119.3	-4.3	14-24	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	1L
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	55	0.276	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-26	8-29	1-13	11-35	1-9	6L
Kings	19	57	0.25	110.7	121.1	-10.4	13-25	6-32	3-10	12-35	3-7	4L
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Pacers	17	58	0.227	112.2	120.6	-8.4	11-27	6-31	3-10	13-33	2-8	1W
Wizards	17	58	0.227	112.5	123.9	-11.4	11-26	6-32	2-12	11-34	1-9	3L

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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