The Bucks will play the Pelicans on Thursday, March 28th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Be sure to catch the Milwaukee Bucks and the New Orleans Pelicans when they matchup on Thursday, March 28th, 2024. Putting the finishing touches on a season record matters now more than ever, as teams want to lock in their playoff seeds as soon as possible. Use the following insights to analyze this matchup before you bet on it. Be sure to look at the best point spread, total, and moneylines from our sportsbook partners below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Milwaukee Bucks start this game with a 94.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking. Their opponent, the New Orleans Pelicans, currently possesses a 95.00 ranking. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Milwaukee Bucks - The Milwaukee Bucks currently have a 17-18 away team record. That record puts them 8th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans hit the hardwood boasting a 20-14 record as a home team. They now stand 11th in the league for home team wins for the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Milwaukee Bucks currently stand 3rd (120.6) for average points scored per game. The New Orleans Pelicans now rank 13th, averaging 115.7 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 117.0 points against the Milwaukee Bucks per game so far this season. That result ranks them 9th in the league. The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 22nd in the league for points scored against them. On average, the New Orleans Pelicans have allowed 110.5 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Milwaukee Bucks have a 10-7 Eastern Central Division division record. The home team, the New Orleans Pelicans, tip-off with a 9-6 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Milwaukee Bucks have a 46-26 overall standing, while the New Orleans Pelicans have a 44-28 overall record.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye scurvy dogs! The Bucks be clashin' with the Pelicans...in a battle for playoff seedin' on March 28th, 2024. Late season matchups be crucial for determinin' playoff fate...so expect a fierce contest between these two rival crews.
Milwaukee be standin' tall at 46-26 overall...while New Orleans be holdin' strong at 44-28 for the season. The Bucks be boastin' a 10-7 division record...while the Pelicans be sailin' with a 9-6 division record.
The Bucks be scorin' an average of 120.6 points per game...while the Pelicans be notchin' 115.7 points per game. Dig into each team's standings below...and review the best point spread, total line, and moneyline.
This matchup be a test of strength and skill...as both teams battle for supremacy on the court. Be sure to look at this game's prop bets...for a chance to add some extra loot to yer treasure chest. May the best team emerge victorious in this epic showdown!
Best Bucks at Pelicans Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Milwaukee Bucks |
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| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Milwaukee Bucks |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Milwaukee Bucks are -2.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +2.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 226.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 226.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Milwaukee Bucks are the -135 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Bucks
Pelicans
3/28/24 8:10pm EDT | -2.5 -110+2.5 -110 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Milwaukee Bucks - Milwaukee Bucks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -2.5 Milwaukee Bucks favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Milwaukee Bucks at New Orleans Pelicans Prop Bets
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Bucks
Pelicans
Game to Overtime
3/28/24 8:10pm EDT | Yes +1250No -5000Bet |
Bucks
Team Total Points
MIL at NOP 3/28/24 8:10pm EDT | 114.5 o -105114.5 u -120Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
MIL at NOP 3/28/24 8:10pm EDT | 112.5 o -115112.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| y - Milwaukee Bucks | 49 | 33 | 0.598 | +15.0 | 31-11 | 18-22 | 10-7 | 34-18 | 119.0 | 116.4 | +2.6 | L2 | 3-7 |
| xp - New Orleans Pelicans | 49 | 33 | 0.598 | +15.0 | 21-19 | 28-14 | 9-7 | 30-22 | 115.1 | 110.7 | +4.4 | L1 | 5-5 |
Milwaukee Bucks & New Orleans Pelicans Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Milwaukee Bucks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Bucks | +3000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +10000 Bet |
Milwaukee Bucks & New Orleans Pelicans Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Milwaukee Bucks vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, March 28th, 2024 at 8:10 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Milwaukee Bucks vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Milwaukee Bucks vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.