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  2. Bet Builder
  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 1.91.

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.

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
Celtics Bucks 48 34 0.585 115.5 113 2.5 28-14 20-20 9-7 31-21 8-2 8W
Celtics Pelicans 21 61 0.256 109.8 119.3 -9.5 14-27 7-34 3-13 13-38 2-8 7L
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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.

Expert NBA Analysis

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.

Pelicans vs Bucks Prediction

We’re confident that Over 221.5 is the value play at 1.91. We’re expecting these NBA teams to rack up the points, so a total bet could be the way forward.

The sportsbooks give you the option to get bigger odds for your Overs bet by combining this pick on the Match Result & Total lines. Predict a franchise to win as part of the deal.

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.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 6.5 Assists 1.77 Bet365 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 1.77 available.

Latest Giannis Antetokounmpo Player Prop Odds

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Brook Lopez Over 12.5 Points 1.81 Bet365 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 1.81 available for this Player Points wager.

Latest Brook Lopez Player Prop Odds

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New Orleans Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks Bet Builder Tips

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 betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Make Bucks Big Favorites

Milwaukee Bucks are massive 1.07 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 9.70 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 1.91.

The Bucks are 1.30 should you want to back the betting favorites in the Race to 20 points. The Pelicans can be wagered at 3.40 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 1.88 that he scores Over 28.5 points or 1.85 that he goes Under.

Player Points

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
Over 28.5
1.88
Under 28.5
1.85
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Antonio Reeves (Pelicans)
Over 19.5
1.77
Under 19.5
2.00
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Jose Alvarado (Pelicans)
Over 15.5
1.89
Under 15.5
1.87
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Karlo Matkovic (Pelicans)
Over 15.5
1.92
Under 15.5
1.84
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Player Assists

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
Over 6.5
1.77
Under 6.5
1.97
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Jose Alvarado (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
1.69
Under 5.5
2.12
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Ryan Rollins (Bucks)
Over 4.5
1.99
Under 4.5
1.78
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Antonio Reeves (Pelicans)
Over 2.5
2.45
Under 2.5
1.52
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Player Rebounds

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
Over 10.5
1.76
Under 10.5
2.00
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Karlo Matkovic (Pelicans)
Over 8.5
1.91
Under 8.5
1.85
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Yves Missi (Pelicans)
Over 8.5
2.09
Under 8.5
1.71
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Micro Betting

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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

09 Apr NBA
Pelicans 114-119 Nets
07 Apr NBA
Bucks 111-107 Pelicans
05 Apr NBA
Pelicans 108-124 Lakers
03 Apr NBA
Pelicans 98-114 Clippers
31 Mar NBA
Hornets 94-98 Pelicans
29 Mar NBA
Warriors 111-95 Pelicans
25 Mar NBA
76ers 99-112 Pelicans
24 Mar NBA
Pelicans 130-136 Pistons
22 Mar NBA
Pelicans 93-134 Timberwolves
20 Mar NBA
Pelicans 119-115 Timberwolves

Previous Milwaukee Bucks Lineups

09 Apr NBA
Timberwolves 103-110 Bucks
07 Apr NBA
Bucks 111-107 Pelicans
06 Apr NBA
Bucks 121-115 Heat
04 Apr NBA
Bucks 126-113 76ers
02 Apr NBA
Suns 123-133 Bucks
31 Mar NBA
Hawks 145-124 Bucks
29 Mar NBA
Knicks 116-107 Bucks
27 Mar NBA
Bucks 117-127 Nuggets
25 Mar NBA
Bucks 106-108 Suns
23 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 61 21 0.744 116.3 107.2 9.1 28-13 33-8 14-2 39-13 8-2 2W
Knicks 51 31 0.622 115.8 111.7 4.1 27-14 24-17 12-4 34-18 6-4 1W
Raptors 30 52 0.366 110.9 115.2 -4.3 18-23 12-29 8-8 21-31 5-5 2L
Nets 26 56 0.317 105.1 112.2 -7.1 12-29 14-27 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
76ers 24 58 0.293 109.6 115.8 -6.2 12-29 12-29 3-13 15-37 1-9 2L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers 64 18 0.78 121.9 112.4 9.5 34-7 30-11 12-4 41-11 6-4 1L
Pacers 50 32 0.61 117.4 115.1 2.3 29-12 21-20 10-6 29-22 8-2 1W
Bucks 48 34 0.585 115.5 113 2.5 28-14 20-20 9-7 31-21 8-2 8W
Pistons 44 38 0.537 115.5 113.6 1.9 22-19 22-19 5-11 29-23 4-6 2L
Bulls 39 43 0.476 117.8 119.4 -1.6 18-23 21-20 4-12 28-24 7-3 3W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 41 41 0.5 105.4 105.5 -0.1 22-19 19-22 12-4 31-21 7-3 1L
Hawks 40 42 0.488 118.2 119.3 -1.1 21-19 19-23 10-6 30-22 5-5 3W
Heat 37 45 0.451 110.6 110 0.6 19-22 18-23 10-6 24-28 6-4 1L
Hornets 19 63 0.232 105.1 114.2 -9.1 12-29 7-34 1-15 10-42 1-9 7L
Wizards 18 64 0.22 108 120.4 -12.4 8-33 10-31 7-9 13-39 2-8 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 68 14 0.829 120.5 107.6 12.9 36-6 32-8 12-4 39-13 8-2 4W
Nuggets 50 32 0.61 120.8 116.9 3.9 26-15 24-17 8-8 32-20 5-5 3W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 114.3 109.3 5 25-16 24-17 11-5 33-19 8-2 3W
Trail Blazers 36 46 0.439 110.9 113.9 -3 22-19 14-27 6-10 19-33 4-6 1W
Jazz 17 65 0.207 111.9 121.2 -9.3 10-31 7-34 3-13 8-44 1-9 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Clippers 50 32 0.61 112.9 108.2 4.7 30-11 20-21 9-7 29-23 9-1 8W
Lakers 50 32 0.61 113.4 112.2 1.2 31-10 19-22 12-4 36-16 6-4 1L
Warriors 48 34 0.585 113.8 110.5 3.3 24-17 24-17 5-11 29-23 7-3 1L
Kings 40 42 0.488 115.7 115.3 0.4 20-21 20-21 5-11 26-26 5-5 1W
Suns 36 46 0.439 113.6 116.6 -3 24-17 12-29 9-7 22-30 1-9 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 52 30 0.634 114.3 109.8 4.5 29-12 23-18 13-3 31-21 6-4 3L
Grizzlies 48 34 0.585 121.7 116.9 4.8 26-15 22-19 11-5 27-24 4-6 1W
Mavericks 39 43 0.476 114.2 115.4 -1.2 22-18 17-25 8-8 23-29 4-6 1L
Spurs 34 48 0.415 113.9 116.7 -2.8 20-21 14-27 5-11 22-30 3-7 1W
Pelicans 21 61 0.256 109.8 119.3 -9.5 14-27 7-34 3-13 13-38 2-8 7L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers 64 18 0.78 121.9 112.4 9.5 34-7 30-11 12-4 41-11 6-4 1L
Celtics 61 21 0.744 116.3 107.2 9.1 28-13 33-8 14-2 39-13 8-2 2W
Knicks 51 31 0.622 115.8 111.7 4.1 27-14 24-17 12-4 34-18 6-4 1W
Pacers 50 32 0.61 117.4 115.1 2.3 29-12 21-20 10-6 29-22 8-2 1W
Bucks 48 34 0.585 115.5 113 2.5 28-14 20-20 9-7 31-21 8-2 8W
Pistons 44 38 0.537 115.5 113.6 1.9 22-19 22-19 5-11 29-23 4-6 2L
Magic 41 41 0.5 105.4 105.5 -0.1 22-19 19-22 12-4 31-21 7-3 1L
Hawks 40 42 0.488 118.2 119.3 -1.1 21-19 19-23 10-6 30-22 5-5 3W
Bulls 39 43 0.476 117.8 119.4 -1.6 18-23 21-20 4-12 28-24 7-3 3W
Heat 37 45 0.451 110.6 110 0.6 19-22 18-23 10-6 24-28 6-4 1L
Raptors 30 52 0.366 110.9 115.2 -4.3 18-23 12-29 8-8 21-31 5-5 2L
Nets 26 56 0.317 105.1 112.2 -7.1 12-29 14-27 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
76ers 24 58 0.293 109.6 115.8 -6.2 12-29 12-29 3-13 15-37 1-9 2L
Hornets 19 63 0.232 105.1 114.2 -9.1 12-29 7-34 1-15 10-42 1-9 7L
Wizards 18 64 0.22 108 120.4 -12.4 8-33 10-31 7-9 13-39 2-8 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 68 14 0.829 120.5 107.6 12.9 36-6 32-8 12-4 39-13 8-2 4W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 114.3 109.8 4.5 29-12 23-18 13-3 31-21 6-4 3L
Lakers 50 32 0.61 113.4 112.2 1.2 31-10 19-22 12-4 36-16 6-4 1L
Nuggets 50 32 0.61 120.8 116.9 3.9 26-15 24-17 8-8 32-20 5-5 3W
Clippers 50 32 0.61 112.9 108.2 4.7 30-11 20-21 9-7 29-23 9-1 8W
Warriors 48 34 0.585 113.8 110.5 3.3 24-17 24-17 5-11 29-23 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 114.3 109.3 5 25-16 24-17 11-5 33-19 8-2 3W
Grizzlies 48 34 0.585 121.7 116.9 4.8 26-15 22-19 11-5 27-24 4-6 1W
Kings 40 42 0.488 115.7 115.3 0.4 20-21 20-21 5-11 26-26 5-5 1W
Mavericks 39 43 0.476 114.2 115.4 -1.2 22-18 17-25 8-8 23-29 4-6 1L
Suns 36 46 0.439 113.6 116.6 -3 24-17 12-29 9-7 22-30 1-9 1L
Trail Blazers 36 46 0.439 110.9 113.9 -3 22-19 14-27 6-10 19-33 4-6 1W
Spurs 34 48 0.415 113.9 116.7 -2.8 20-21 14-27 5-11 22-30 3-7 1W
Pelicans 21 61 0.256 109.8 119.3 -9.5 14-27 7-34 3-13 13-38 2-8 7L
Jazz 17 65 0.207 111.9 121.2 -9.3 10-31 7-34 3-13 8-44 1-9 2L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 68 14 0.829 120.5 107.6 12.9 36-6 32-8 12-4 39-13 8-2 4W
Cavaliers 64 18 0.78 121.9 112.4 9.5 34-7 30-11 12-4 41-11 6-4 1L
Celtics 61 21 0.744 116.3 107.2 9.1 28-13 33-8 14-2 39-13 8-2 2W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 114.3 109.8 4.5 29-12 23-18 13-3 31-21 6-4 3L
Knicks 51 31 0.622 115.8 111.7 4.1 27-14 24-17 12-4 34-18 6-4 1W
Nuggets 50 32 0.61 120.8 116.9 3.9 26-15 24-17 8-8 32-20 5-5 3W
Pacers 50 32 0.61 117.4 115.1 2.3 29-12 21-20 10-6 29-22 8-2 1W
Lakers 50 32 0.61 113.4 112.2 1.2 31-10 19-22 12-4 36-16 6-4 1L
Clippers 50 32 0.61 112.9 108.2 4.7 30-11 20-21 9-7 29-23 9-1 8W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 114.3 109.3 5 25-16 24-17 11-5 33-19 8-2 3W
Grizzlies 48 34 0.585 121.7 116.9 4.8 26-15 22-19 11-5 27-24 4-6 1W
Bucks 48 34 0.585 115.5 113 2.5 28-14 20-20 9-7 31-21 8-2 8W
Warriors 48 34 0.585 113.8 110.5 3.3 24-17 24-17 5-11 29-23 7-3 1L
Pistons 44 38 0.537 115.5 113.6 1.9 22-19 22-19 5-11 29-23 4-6 2L
Magic 41 41 0.5 105.4 105.5 -0.1 22-19 19-22 12-4 31-21 7-3 1L
Hawks 40 42 0.488 118.2 119.3 -1.1 21-19 19-23 10-6 30-22 5-5 3W
Kings 40 42 0.488 115.7 115.3 0.4 20-21 20-21 5-11 26-26 5-5 1W
Bulls 39 43 0.476 117.8 119.4 -1.6 18-23 21-20 4-12 28-24 7-3 3W
Mavericks 39 43 0.476 114.2 115.4 -1.2 22-18 17-25 8-8 23-29 4-6 1L
Heat 37 45 0.451 110.6 110 0.6 19-22 18-23 10-6 24-28 6-4 1L
Suns 36 46 0.439 113.6 116.6 -3 24-17 12-29 9-7 22-30 1-9 1L
Trail Blazers 36 46 0.439 110.9 113.9 -3 22-19 14-27 6-10 19-33 4-6 1W
Spurs 34 48 0.415 113.9 116.7 -2.8 20-21 14-27 5-11 22-30 3-7 1W
Raptors 30 52 0.366 110.9 115.2 -4.3 18-23 12-29 8-8 21-31 5-5 2L
Nets 26 56 0.317 105.1 112.2 -7.1 12-29 14-27 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
76ers 24 58 0.293 109.6 115.8 -6.2 12-29 12-29 3-13 15-37 1-9 2L
Pelicans 21 61 0.256 109.8 119.3 -9.5 14-27 7-34 3-13 13-38 2-8 7L
Hornets 19 63 0.232 105.1 114.2 -9.1 12-29 7-34 1-15 10-42 1-9 7L
Wizards 18 64 0.22 108 120.4 -12.4 8-33 10-31 7-9 13-39 2-8 1W
Jazz 17 65 0.207 111.9 121.2 -9.3 10-31 7-34 3-13 8-44 1-9 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