New Orleans Pelicans
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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings
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 logo Bucks 18 24 0.429 112.4 115.6 -3.2 9-10 9-14 5-4 14-14 5-5 1W
Pelicans logo Pelicans 10 35 0.222 114.9 122.2 -7.3 7-18 3-17 3-7 4-25 2-8 2L
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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 BetMGM logo

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.

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Brook Lopez Over 12.5 Points -123 BetMGM logo

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 Pelicans logo 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.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

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
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)
Over 28.5
-114
Under 28.5
-118
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Antonio Reeves (Pelicans)
Over 19.5
-130
Under 19.5
-100
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Jose Alvarado (Pelicans)
Over 15.5
-112
Under 15.5
-115
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Karlo Matkovic (Pelicans)
Over 15.5
-109
Under 15.5
-119
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Player Assists
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
Over 6.5
-130
Under 6.5
-103
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Jose Alvarado (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
-145
Under 5.5
+112
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Ryan Rollins (Bucks)
Over 4.5
-101
Under 4.5
-128
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Antonio Reeves (Pelicans)
Over 2.5
+145
Under 2.5
-192
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Player Rebounds
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
Over 10.5
-132
Under 10.5
-100
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Karlo Matkovic (Pelicans)
Over 8.5
-110
Under 8.5
-118
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Yves Missi (Pelicans)
Over 8.5
+109
Under 8.5
-141
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Stats
Milwaukee Bucks logo Milwaukee Bucks Stats
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Trey Murphy 53 34.98 1124 188 21.2 3.5 3.0 5.1 0.7 1.1
CJ McCollum 56 32.71 1183 227 21.1 4.1 3.1 3.8 0.4 0.8
Dejounte Murray 31 32.65 542 228 17.5 7.4 1.7 6.5 0.4 2.0

Milwaukee Bucks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Damian Lillard 58 36.08 1447 410 24.9 7.1 3.4 4.7 0.2 1.2
Giannis Antetokounmpo 65 34.24 1976 413 30.4 6.4 0.2 11.9 1.2 0.9
Brook Lopez 78 32.02 1023 141 13.1 1.8 1.8 5.0 1.8 0.6

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 logo Milwaukee Bucks Confirmed Lineup
11 Brook Lopez
12 Taurean Prince
13 Ryan Rollins
18 Kyle Kuzma
34 Giannis Antetokounmpo
New Orleans Pelicans logo 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

08 Apr NBA
Pelicans 114-119 Nets
06 Apr NBA
Bucks 111-107 Pelicans
04 Apr NBA
Pelicans 108-124 Lakers
02 Apr NBA
Pelicans 98-114 Clippers
30 Mar NBA
Hornets 94-98 Pelicans
28 Mar NBA
Warriors 111-95 Pelicans
24 Mar NBA
76ers 99-112 Pelicans
23 Mar NBA
Pelicans 130-136 Pistons
21 Mar NBA
Pelicans 93-134 Timberwolves
19 Mar NBA
Pelicans 119-115 Timberwolves

Previous Milwaukee Bucks Lineups

08 Apr NBA
Timberwolves 103-110 Bucks
06 Apr NBA
Bucks 111-107 Pelicans
05 Apr NBA
Bucks 121-115 Heat
03 Apr NBA
Bucks 126-113 76ers
01 Apr NBA
Suns 123-133 Bucks
30 Mar NBA
Hawks 145-124 Bucks
28 Mar NBA
Knicks 116-107 Bucks
26 Mar NBA
Bucks 117-127 Nuggets
24 Mar NBA
Bucks 106-108 Suns
22 Mar NBA
Bucks 114-108 Kings

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 26 16 0.619 116.7 110 6.7 12-7 14-9 6-4 19-10 6-4 1L
Knicks 25 18 0.581 117.9 114.9 3 16-6 9-12 5-3 18-11 2-8 4L
Raptors 25 19 0.568 113.5 112.2 1.3 13-10 12-9 4-8 22-12 5-5 2L
76ers 23 18 0.561 116.7 115.4 1.3 11-11 12-7 8-4 18-15 6-4 1W
Nets 12 29 0.293 109 114.3 -5.3 6-16 6-13 3-7 9-17 2-8 2L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 31 10 0.756 117.3 110.1 7.2 18-4 13-6 8-3 22-6 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 24 20 0.545 119.6 117.8 1.8 14-11 10-9 7-3 16-13 6-4 1L
Bulls 20 22 0.476 117.4 120.3 -2.9 13-9 7-13 3-7 14-15 5-5 1W
Bucks 18 24 0.429 112.4 115.6 -3.2 9-10 9-14 5-4 14-14 5-5 1W
Pacers 10 34 0.227 110.1 118.3 -8.2 8-16 2-18 2-8 7-22 4-6 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 23 19 0.548 116.1 115.2 0.9 14-7 9-12 5-4 15-14 5-5 1L
Heat 22 21 0.512 119.3 118.3 1 15-7 7-14 3-3 12-12 4-6 1L
Hawks 20 25 0.444 117.5 119 -1.5 7-13 13-12 4-3 10-17 4-6 4L
Hornets 16 27 0.372 116.4 116.4 0 7-12 9-15 4-4 11-18 5-5 1W
Wizards 10 32 0.238 112.5 123.6 -11.1 6-14 4-18 2-4 7-18 2-8 7L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 36 8 0.818 121.4 108 13.4 20-3 16-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 1W
Nuggets 29 14 0.674 121.7 117 4.7 12-7 17-7 4-1 18-7 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 27 16 0.628 120 114.7 5.3 15-6 12-10 4-4 14-12 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 22 22 0.5 116.3 118.2 -1.9 12-10 10-12 4-4 18-14 8-2 3W
Jazz 14 29 0.326 119.1 127.5 -8.4 9-12 5-17 0-8 8-21 2-8 4L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 25 16 0.61 116.3 116.7 -0.4 12-8 13-8 4-5 18-11 5-5 1W
Suns 26 17 0.605 114.7 111.9 2.8 14-5 12-12 8-4 20-13 7-3 2W
Warriors 25 19 0.568 116.7 113.3 3.4 17-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 4W
Clippers 19 23 0.452 112.4 113.2 -0.8 11-9 8-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 6W
Kings 12 31 0.279 110.6 120.5 -9.9 9-14 3-17 2-7 8-25 4-6 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 30 13 0.698 118 112.7 5.3 16-5 14-8 7-1 17-11 6-4 3W
Rockets 25 15 0.625 117.1 110.7 6.4 14-3 11-12 3-4 14-14 5-5 2W
Grizzlies 18 23 0.439 115.1 116 -0.9 10-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1W
Mavericks 18 26 0.409 114.2 116.6 -2.4 13-11 5-15 3-6 10-18 6-4 3W
Pelicans 10 35 0.222 114.9 122.2 -7.3 7-18 3-17 3-7 4-25 2-8 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 31 10 0.756 117.3 110.1 7.2 18-4 13-6 8-3 22-6 7-3 3W
Celtics 26 16 0.619 116.7 110 6.7 12-7 14-9 6-4 19-10 6-4 1L
Knicks 25 18 0.581 117.9 114.9 3 16-6 9-12 5-3 18-11 2-8 4L
Raptors 25 19 0.568 113.5 112.2 1.3 13-10 12-9 4-8 22-12 5-5 2L
76ers 23 18 0.561 116.7 115.4 1.3 11-11 12-7 8-4 18-15 6-4 1W
Magic 23 19 0.548 116.1 115.2 0.9 14-7 9-12 5-4 15-14 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 24 20 0.545 119.6 117.8 1.8 14-11 10-9 7-3 16-13 6-4 1L
Heat 22 21 0.512 119.3 118.3 1 15-7 7-14 3-3 12-12 4-6 1L
Bulls 20 22 0.476 117.4 120.3 -2.9 13-9 7-13 3-7 14-15 5-5 1W
Hawks 20 25 0.444 117.5 119 -1.5 7-13 13-12 4-3 10-17 4-6 4L
Bucks 18 24 0.429 112.4 115.6 -3.2 9-10 9-14 5-4 14-14 5-5 1W
Hornets 16 27 0.372 116.4 116.4 0 7-12 9-15 4-4 11-18 5-5 1W
Nets 12 29 0.293 109 114.3 -5.3 6-16 6-13 3-7 9-17 2-8 2L
Wizards 10 32 0.238 112.5 123.6 -11.1 6-14 4-18 2-4 7-18 2-8 7L
Pacers 10 34 0.227 110.1 118.3 -8.2 8-16 2-18 2-8 7-22 4-6 2L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 36 8 0.818 121.4 108 13.4 20-3 16-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 1W
Spurs 30 13 0.698 118 112.7 5.3 16-5 14-8 7-1 17-11 6-4 3W
Nuggets 29 14 0.674 121.7 117 4.7 12-7 17-7 4-1 18-7 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 27 16 0.628 120 114.7 5.3 15-6 12-10 4-4 14-12 6-4 2L
Rockets 25 15 0.625 117.1 110.7 6.4 14-3 11-12 3-4 14-14 5-5 2W
Lakers 25 16 0.61 116.3 116.7 -0.4 12-8 13-8 4-5 18-11 5-5 1W
Suns 26 17 0.605 114.7 111.9 2.8 14-5 12-12 8-4 20-13 7-3 2W
Warriors 25 19 0.568 116.7 113.3 3.4 17-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 4W
Trail Blazers 22 22 0.5 116.3 118.2 -1.9 12-10 10-12 4-4 18-14 8-2 3W
Clippers 19 23 0.452 112.4 113.2 -0.8 11-9 8-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 6W
Grizzlies 18 23 0.439 115.1 116 -0.9 10-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1W
Mavericks 18 26 0.409 114.2 116.6 -2.4 13-11 5-15 3-6 10-18 6-4 3W
Jazz 14 29 0.326 119.1 127.5 -8.4 9-12 5-17 0-8 8-21 2-8 4L
Kings 12 31 0.279 110.6 120.5 -9.9 9-14 3-17 2-7 8-25 4-6 1L
Pelicans 10 35 0.222 114.9 122.2 -7.3 7-18 3-17 3-7 4-25 2-8 2L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 36 8 0.818 121.4 108 13.4 20-3 16-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 1W
Pistons 31 10 0.756 117.3 110.1 7.2 18-4 13-6 8-3 22-6 7-3 3W
Spurs 30 13 0.698 118 112.7 5.3 16-5 14-8 7-1 17-11 6-4 3W
Nuggets 29 14 0.674 121.7 117 4.7 12-7 17-7 4-1 18-7 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 27 16 0.628 120 114.7 5.3 15-6 12-10 4-4 14-12 6-4 2L
Rockets 25 15 0.625 117.1 110.7 6.4 14-3 11-12 3-4 14-14 5-5 2W
Celtics 26 16 0.619 116.7 110 6.7 12-7 14-9 6-4 19-10 6-4 1L
Lakers 25 16 0.61 116.3 116.7 -0.4 12-8 13-8 4-5 18-11 5-5 1W
Suns 26 17 0.605 114.7 111.9 2.8 14-5 12-12 8-4 20-13 7-3 2W
Knicks 25 18 0.581 117.9 114.9 3 16-6 9-12 5-3 18-11 2-8 4L
Warriors 25 19 0.568 116.7 113.3 3.4 17-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 4W
Raptors 25 19 0.568 113.5 112.2 1.3 13-10 12-9 4-8 22-12 5-5 2L
76ers 23 18 0.561 116.7 115.4 1.3 11-11 12-7 8-4 18-15 6-4 1W
Magic 23 19 0.548 116.1 115.2 0.9 14-7 9-12 5-4 15-14 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 24 20 0.545 119.6 117.8 1.8 14-11 10-9 7-3 16-13 6-4 1L
Heat 22 21 0.512 119.3 118.3 1 15-7 7-14 3-3 12-12 4-6 1L
Trail Blazers 22 22 0.5 116.3 118.2 -1.9 12-10 10-12 4-4 18-14 8-2 3W
Bulls 20 22 0.476 117.4 120.3 -2.9 13-9 7-13 3-7 14-15 5-5 1W
Clippers 19 23 0.452 112.4 113.2 -0.8 11-9 8-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 6W
Hawks 20 25 0.444 117.5 119 -1.5 7-13 13-12 4-3 10-17 4-6 4L
Grizzlies 18 23 0.439 115.1 116 -0.9 10-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1W
Bucks 18 24 0.429 112.4 115.6 -3.2 9-10 9-14 5-4 14-14 5-5 1W
Mavericks 18 26 0.409 114.2 116.6 -2.4 13-11 5-15 3-6 10-18 6-4 3W
Hornets 16 27 0.372 116.4 116.4 0 7-12 9-15 4-4 11-18 5-5 1W
Jazz 14 29 0.326 119.1 127.5 -8.4 9-12 5-17 0-8 8-21 2-8 4L
Nets 12 29 0.293 109 114.3 -5.3 6-16 6-13 3-7 9-17 2-8 2L
Kings 12 31 0.279 110.6 120.5 -9.9 9-14 3-17 2-7 8-25 4-6 1L
Wizards 10 32 0.238 112.5 123.6 -11.1 6-14 4-18 2-4 7-18 2-8 7L
Pacers 10 34 0.227 110.1 118.3 -8.2 8-16 2-18 2-8 7-22 4-6 2L
Pelicans 10 35 0.222 114.9 122.2 -7.3 7-18 3-17 3-7 4-25 2-8 2L
  • 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