Bucks vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 28 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 28, 2024, 1:10AM | Published: Jan 27, 2024, 3:46AM
The Milwaukee Bucks will take on the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Fiserv Forum on Sunday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Brook Lopez, the Bucks are looking to overcome a Pelicans line-up that includes Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Bucks vs Pelicans game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Bucks vs Pelicans
Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Milwaukee-New Orleans NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Bucks a 64% chance of defeating the Pelicans at Fiserv Forum.
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Bucks vs Pelicans: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Fiserv Forum are listed here:
- Head to Head: Bucks $1.65, Pelicans $2.48
- Line: Bucks -3.5 ($1.98), Pelicans +3.5 ($1.96)
- Total (Over/Under 242.5 Points): Over $2.00, Under $1.96
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Bucks at $1.65 and the Pelicans at $2.48.
The Bucks are listed as 3.5-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.98 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Pelicans (+3.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.96.
The Over/Under for total points scored has been set at 242.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.00 and odds for the Under at $1.96.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Bucks (-3.5) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 242.5 points has a 54% chance of staying Under.
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Bucks vs Pelicans: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Milwaukee at $1.65 with Betfair (64% probability) 🔥
- Line: Bucks -3.5 at $1.98 with Betfair (52% probability)
- Total Points: Under 242.5 at $1.96 with Betfair (54% probability)
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Bucks vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bucks vs Pelicans at Fiserv Forum this Sunday has the Bucks winning 122-118.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Milwaukee vs New Orleans on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live scores.
Bucks vs Pelicans: Player Props
Betting on Bucks vs Pelicans player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to step up for the Bucks with 32 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists, while Zion Williamson is projected to have 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the Pelicans.
Bucks Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 32 | 12 | 6 |
| Damian Lillard | 31 | 4 | 7 |
| Brook Lopez | 14 | 6 | 2 |
| Malik Beasley | 13 | 4 | 2 |
| Bobby Portis | 12 | 6 | 1 |
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 27 | 6 | 5 |
| Brandon Ingram | 23 | 5 | 6 |
| CJ McCollum | 19 | 4 | 5 |
| Trey Murphy | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 13 | 8 | 3 |
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Milwaukee vs New Orleans game at Fiserv Forum.
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Bucks vs Pelicans: Preview
The NBA game between the Bucks and Pelicans at Fiserv Forum is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Milwaukee Bucks vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Sunday 28 January 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Fiserv Forum
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Milwaukee vs New Orleans predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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