The New Orleans Pelicans'(26-24) visit the'Milwaukee Bucks'(32-17) Sunday. Tip-off from Fiserv Forum is set for 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Bucks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Pelicans lost 113-103 on Saturday night to the Washington Wizards as 5.5-point home favorites. It was New Orleans’ 7th straight loss and 10th in the last 12 games. It has been poor offense holding the Pelicans back as they won the turnover battle by 8 vs. Washington yet shot just 27% from behind the arc (8 of 29).
Milwaukee is on a 3-game winning streak and has won 5 of their last 6 games. They beat the Indiana Pacers 141-131 on Friday as 6.5-point road favorites.
Milwaukee (-1) beat the Pelicans 128-119 in New Orleans on Dec. 19 as the 227.5 Over cashed.