Pelicans vs Bucks Prediction NBA Picks 1/27/24

Milwaukee Bucks (30-13) vs New Orleans Pelicans (25-18)

Game Info: Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Fiserv Forum)

Betting Odds: Milwaukee Bucks -6 -- Over/Under:

The New Orleans Pelicans look for a win after splitting their last 10 games. The Milwaukee Bucks look for a win after winning 6 of their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a New Orleans Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks prediction.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans recently beat the Jazz while losing to the Suns and Thunder. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 117.5 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 112.5 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 21.9 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.4 points and 4.8 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Jonas Valanciunas is grabbing 9.6 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 38.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks recently beat the Pistons and split two games with the Cavs. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 124.6 points on 49.9 percent shooting and allowing 120.4 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 31.3 points and 11.7 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 25.3 points and 4.3 rebounds. Khris Middleton is the third double-digit scorer and Brook Lopez is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Bucks rank 30th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (11.7).
• The Bucks rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (81.3%).
• The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals attempts per game this season (39.0).
• The Pelicans rank 1st in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (26.0).

New Orleans Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks prediction

The Milwaukee Bucks are going to be favored at home more times than not, but I'll continue to fade them in the favorite role. The Bucks still don't defend, and I don't expect things to change on the end of a back to back. Also, the Bucks have failed to cover 8 of their last 10 games. The New Orleans Pelicans are super talented, and they're profitable on the season. Zion Williamson could sit this one out, so check the injury report before betting, but I'm still grabbing the buckets with the Pels.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.