New Orleans Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks 1/29/2023 Free NBA Picks and Previews
The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on Sunday, January 29th, at 8:00 PM EST. The Pelicans come into this game with a record of 26-23 for the season. They average 15.3 turnovers and 20.4 fouls per game, and rank 10th in the league in assists with 1,268. The team averages 44.4 rebounds per game and 77.8% on free throw attempts, 35.8% on 3-point attempts, 47.8% from the field, and 115.3 points per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA.
In their last game, the Pelicans lost to the Timberwolves with a final score of 111-102. SG C.J. McCollum led in scoring with 24 points on 9-for-19 shooting and five assists. Despite being behind by as many as 16, Brandon Ingram added 22 points (8-22 FG) and six rebounds in the effort.
- New Orleans is 2-7 SU in their last 9 matches with the Bucks.
- The New Orleans Pelicans are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road.
- The total went OVER in 6 of New Orleans’ last 6 games on the road against Milwaukee.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks 1/29/2023 Free NBA Picks and Previews
The Milwaukee Bucks come into the game with a record of 32-17, averaging 18.3 fouls per game and a 73.9% success rate on free throws. They rank 17th in the league in assists, dishing out 24.9 per game, but also turnover the ball 15.5 times per game. The team has scored a total of 5,568 points this season, averaging 113.6 per game and grabbing 48.3 rebounds per night. Milwaukee’s offense is shooting 46.0% from the field, placing them 23rd in the league.
In their last game, the Bucks defeated the Pacers 141-131. PF Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with a game-high 41 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 16-for-29 from the field. PG Jrue Holiday contributed 20 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists. Center Brook Lopez also chipped in with 15 points and 6 rebounds. The Pelicans, on the other hand, come into the game with a record of 26-23, averaging 15.3 turnovers and 20.4 fouls per game. They are averaging 44.4 rebounds per contest and have received 1,268 assists overall, ranking 10th in the league in terms of passing the ball. The Pelicans are making 77.8% of their free-throw attempts and 35.8% of their 3-point tries, shooting 47.8% from the field and averaging 115.3 points per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 5 matches with the Pelicans.
- The total hung OVER in 12 of Milwaukee’s last 15 games at home.
- The total went OVER in 6 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games at home against New Orleans.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Milwaukee Bucks. The NBA pick for this match is the Milwaukee Bucks. The New Orleans Pelicans will be without forward Zion Williamson as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury. The team announced that he will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Despite the absence of Williamson, the Pelicans are still a formidable opponent, ranking in the middle of the pack in tempo and among the top six teams in the league in defensive efficiency. With both teams showing strong defensive skills and middle of the pack tempo, the game could see a lower scoring outcome. As for the final score prediction, Milwaukee is favored to win, with a prediction of 117-108.
NBA Starting Time: 8:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Fiserv Forum
Date: Sunday, January 29, 2023
TV: NBA TV
NBA Odds: Milwaukee Bucks -9
NBA Totals: 233
