Milwaukee Bucks vs. New Orleans Pelicans Free Prediction 03/12/19

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It will be a matchup between two sensational offenses when the New Orleans Pelicans (30-39), 9-point underdogs, clash with the Milwaukee Bucks (50-17) at Smoothie King Center. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 237.5 points and it can be seen on Fox Sports Net Wisconsin at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

Milwaukee Bucks at New Orleans Pelicans Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Pelicans (2-point underdogs) were defeated by the Atlanta Hawks, 128-116, while the Bucks (2-point favorites) fell to the San Antonio Spurs, 121-114. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The New Orleans game went 6.5 points over the projected point total of 237.5, while the Milwaukee game finished 5.5 points over the projected point total of 229.5.

Milwaukee did a fantastic job of getting and making free throws (18-25; 72.0 percent) while New Orleans had a turnover percentage of 7.1 (better than their season average of 12.2). Elfrid Payton had a strong performance for New Orleans, accumulating 15 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists on his way to his first triple-double this year. Meanwhile, Milwaukee received a boost from Giannis Antetokounmpo, who finished with 27 points, 13 rebounds and six assists.

In their first matchup this season, Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to a 123-115 win. He recorded 25 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. The two teams combined for 238 points, which was over the projected point total of 230, and Milwaukee was unable to cover as a 9-point favorite. Milwaukee made good use of their 30 trips to the charity stripe, converting on 24 of them (80.0 percent). New Orleans, meanwhile, was just 10-15 (66.7 percent).

Just over half of the Bucks’ games have finished under the total. Milwaukee comes into the contest with records of 50-17 straight up (SU) and 39-26-2 against the spread (ATS).

In opposition of Milwaukee, just over half of Pelicans games have finished over the total. Moreover, New Orleans owns records of 30-39 SU and 34-34-1 ATS.

New Orleans may have difficulty getting to the free throw line in this contest. The Pelicans rank 14th in the league with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.200, while Milwaukee ranks first in FTA rate allowed (0.165). Furthermore, the Bucks rank third in offensive efficiency (112.2), while the Pelicans rank 24th in defensive efficiency (110.4).

Milwaukee Bucks vs. New Orleans Pelicans Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Bucks, ATS Winner – Bucks, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Bucks average 6.0 blocks per game, which ranks second in the NBA. The Pelicans rank 20th in blocks allowed per game (5.3).
  • Milwaukee ranks third in steals allowed per game (6.9) while New Orleans ranks 27th (8.3).
  • The Bucks rank second in three pointers attempted per game (38.0) while the Pelicans rank 23rd (29.1).
  • Milwaukee ranks second in points allowed in the paint per game (41.9) while New Orleans ranks 23rd (51.0).
  • Milwaukee ranks eighth in assists per game (26.0) while New Orleans ranks 29th in assists allowed per game (26.4).
  • The Bucks rank second in points off turnovers allowed per game (14.6) while the Pelicans rank 25th (17.8).
  • The Bucks rank first in fast break points allowed per game (10.3) while the Pelicans rank 22nd (15.2).
  • Milwaukee ranks first in rebounds per game (49.3) while New Orleans ranks 15th in rebounds allowed per game (45.0).
  • New Orleans ranks fifth in second chance points per game (14.3) while Milwaukee ranks 28th (11.6).
  • New Orleans is 5-2 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Milwaukee is 17-1.
  • The Bucks are 49-13 when they score over 100 points, while the Pelicans are 30-33.
  • Milwaukee is 20-13-2 ATS on the road, while New Orleans is 16-16 ATS at home.
  • The total has gone under in 16 of the Pelicans’ 32 home games, while 19 of the Bucks’ 35 road games have gone under.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bucks are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Pelicans are 2-3.
  • In their last five games, Milwaukee has 3 overs and 2 unders, while New Orleans has 3 unders and 2 overs.
  • During their last five games, the Bucks have scored an average of 115.6 points per game (1.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 112.4 points per game (4.0 above their season average).
  • The Pelicans have been outscored by an average of 6.8 points in their last five games. For the season, New Orleans has defeated opponents by an average of 0.2 points.