Pelicans vs Bucks Prediction and NBA Tips - 29 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 29, 2024, 12:10AM | Published: Mar 27, 2024, 11:31PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will play the Milwaukee Bucks in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Friday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.
With the likes of Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy, the Pelicans are aiming to beat a Bucks side that includes Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Pelicans vs Bucks game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Pelicans vs Bucks
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's New Orleans-Milwaukee NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Bucks a 59% chance of defeating the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
More: Pelicans vs Bucks Simulated 10K Times
Pelicans vs Bucks: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $2.18, Bucks $1.82
- Line: Pelicans +1.5 ($2.04), Bucks -1.5 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 224.5 Points): Over $1.81, Under $2.10
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 Pelicans at $2.18 and the Bucks at $1.82.
The Pelicans are listed as 1.5-point underdogs against the Bucks, with odds of $2.04 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Bucks (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.87.
The Over/Under for total points scored has been set at 224.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.81 and odds for the Under at $2.10.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookies have got it right and both the Pelicans and the Bucks have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 224.5-point Over/Under has a 52% chance of staying Under.
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Pelicans vs Bucks: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Milwaukee at $1.82 with Betfair (59% probability)
- Line: Pelicans +1.5 at $2.04 with Betfair (50% probability)
- Total Points: Under 224.5 at $2.10 with Betfair (52% probability) 🔥
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Today's Pelicans vs Bucks best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Pelicans vs Bucks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Bucks at Smoothie King Center on Friday has the Bucks winning 113-111.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of New Orleans vs Milwaukee on Friday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Pelicans vs Bucks: Player Props
Looking for Pelicans vs Bucks player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Zion Williamson is expected to lead the way for the Pelicans with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, while Giannis Antetokounmpo is projected to finish with 33 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists for the Bucks.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 27 | 6 | 5 |
| CJ McCollum | 23 | 6 | 6 |
| Trey Murphy | 16 | 5 | 3 |
| Herbert Jones | 12 | 4 | 3 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 10 | 7 | 2 |
Bucks Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 33 | 12 | 8 |
| Damian Lillard | 25 | 4 | 7 |
| Khris Middleton | 16 | 5 | 7 |
| Bobby Portis | 15 | 8 | 1 |
| Brook Lopez | 11 | 5 | 2 |
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the New Orleans vs Milwaukee match-up at Smoothie King Center.
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Pelicans vs Bucks: Preview
The NBA game between the Pelicans and Bucks at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to start at 11:00am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Date: Friday 29 March 2024
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our New Orleans vs Milwaukee predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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