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When: 7:30 PM EST, January 29, 2021
Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
TV: ESPN
Point Spread: Pelicans +7.5
OVER/UNDER Game Total: 228.5
Milwaukee Bucks
Record: 11-6
Road Record: 4-4
ATS: 8-9
New Orleans Pelicans
Record: 6-10
Home Record: 3-3
ATS: 6-10
Milwaukee Bucks Vs New Orleans Pelicans Game Day Preview
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton both had 24 points in the Milwaukee Bucks’ win Wednesday night.
Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson respectfully had 32 points in the New Orleans Pelicans’ victory on Wednesday as well.
After a day of rest, all four star players will be on the floor tonight in the Big Easy.
Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks have won two in a row after they had consecutive losses for the first time this season.
“I think we took a step in the right direction,” Khris Middleton said.
In addition to their 24 point contributions, Giannis had a monster game on the boards against the Raptors by grabbing 18 rebounds. Middleton had 10 rebounds and seven assists. The team also received bit contributions from Brook Lopez. He scored in double figures for the fifth consecutive game, finishing with 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting.
Another interesting note leading up to this game, this will be the first regular season game in New Orleans for Bucks guard Jrue Holiday. Holiday was moved by the Pelicans as part of a four-team trade this past Novemeber.
New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans are a team on the mend. Their 124-106 victory over the Washington Wizards was just the teams second in 10 games. In Wizards game, Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson both had 30-plus points in the same game for the first time in their two seasons together.
The Pelicans took a season-high 43 3-pointers and Ingram made 7 of 12.
“Every time we came down, it just felt like we were searching for the best shot on the basketball court,” Ingram said. “We had some good offense. Our defense was pretty good, too, and then defense ran into transition baskets. Everybody was aggressive and ready to play.”
The Pelicans allowed its fewest points in 11 games, thanks in part to a 50-39 rebounding edge, led by Steven Adams’ 18 boards.
“We looked very sharp on defense,” Williamson said. “I think in the first quarter there was a point in my head I was thinking, ‘I think Steven has grabbed every rebound.’ It just felt like that.
National TV game at home for the Pelicans! Lets see if the mojo carries over against the Bucks.
Bucks Vs Pelicans Facts
- Bucks are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win.
- Pelicans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home underdog.
- Over is 7-1 in the last 8 MIL Vs NO meetings.
Milwaukee Bucks Vs New Orleans Pelicans Alternative Fantasy Basketball-Statement Games Picks
Bucks 122 Pelicans 117
- 10 PT Pick: Giannis Antetokounmpo OVER 30.5 PTS
- 9 PT Pick: Zion Williamson UNDER 27.5 PTS
- 8 PT Pick: Brandon Ingram OVER 25.5 PTS
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