who plays
New Orleans@Milwaukee
Current records: New Orleans 26-24; Milwaukee 32-17
What you should know
The New Orleans Pelicans could have tired legs after a matchup yesterday as they hit the road against the Milwaukee Bucks at 8 p.m. ET on Jan. 29 at the Fiserv Forum. Milwaukee will stumble in after a win while the Pelicans will stumble in after a loss.
New Orleans lost 113-103 to the Washington Wizards last Saturday. The losing side was helped by point guard CJ McCollum, who had 24 points and five assists and five rebounds.
Meanwhile, the Bucks pulled off a solid win over the Indiana Pacers last Friday, winning 141-131. It was another big night for Milwaukee’s power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who hit a double-double with 41 points and 12 boards and six dimes.
New Orleans is expected to lose this next one by 9.5. Those betting on it against the spread should not have high expectations of them as the team is 3-10 ATS when expected to lose.
New Orleans came up short against Milwaukee at the teams last meeting last December, losing 128-119. Can the pelicans avenge their defeat, or is history doomed to repeat itself? We’ll find out soon.
How to see
- When: Sunday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where from: Fiserv Forum – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- TV: NBATV
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Consequences: CBS Sports App
- Ticket cost: $15.00
opportunities
The Bucks are a huge favorite against the Pelicans at 9.5 points, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the pick, as the game opened with the Bucks an 8.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -108
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series history
Milwaukee have won nine of their last 15 games against New Orleans.
- December 19, 2022 – Milwaukee 128 vs. New Orleans 119
- January 01, 2022 – Milwaukee 136 vs. New Orleans 113
- December 17, 2021 – New Orleans 116 vs. Milwaukee 112
- February 25, 2021 – Milwaukee 129 vs. New Orleans 125
- January 29, 2021 – New Orleans 131 vs. Milwaukee 126
- February 04, 2020 – Milwaukee 120 vs. New Orleans 108
- December 11, 2019 – Milwaukee 127 vs. New Orleans 112
- March 12, 2019 – Milwaukee 130 vs. New Orleans 113
- December 19, 2018 – Milwaukee 123 vs. New Orleans 115
- February 25, 2018 – New Orleans 123 vs. Milwaukee 121
- December 13, 2017 – New Orleans 115 vs. Milwaukee 108
- November 10, 2016 – New Orleans 112 vs. Milwaukee 106
- November 1, 2016 – Milwaukee 117 vs. New Orleans 113
- March 12, 2016 – Milwaukee 103 vs. New Orleans 92
- January 23, 2016 – New Orleans 116 vs. Milwaukee 99