The New Orleans Pelicans (44-28) welcome the Milwaukee Bucks (46-26) to Smoothie King Center Thursday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Bucks vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Bucks lead 1-0
In their 1st meeting this season (Jan. 27), the Bucks covered as 3.5-point home favorites with a 141-117 win as the Over (243) hit.
Milwaukee is 4-2 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) in its last 6 games. The Bucks are coming off a 128-124 home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday, failing to cover as 9.5-point favorites. Milwaukee is 32-39-1 ATS this season and just 2-3 ATS in its last 5 on the road. The Bucks are led by F Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is averaging 30.6 points per game this season.