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(NBA) New Orleans vs. Milwaukee,
Total: 222.50 | -110.00 Under
Result: Win
Total: 222.50 | -110.00 Under
Result: Win
The set-up: The Milwaukee Bucks were eager to make a statement in their first game back from the All Star break and thy did just that, beating the Eastern Conference-leading Raptors 122-119 in OT at Toronto on Friday. The 33-25 Bucks currently sit in the No. 6 spot in the East as they welcome the 32-26 New Orleans Pelicans to the brafdledy Center on Sunday. The Pelicans are trying to make their own move in the tightly-packed West and come into this contest the winners of four straight, after beating the Miami Heat 124-123 in OT at New Orleans on Friday.
New Orleans: Anthony Davis (27.7 & 10.9) had 45 points, 17 rebounds, five blocks and five steals against the Heat, the kind of performance that is becoming commonplace for the for the 24-year-old superstar. Davis is averaging 42.3 points and 14.8 rebounds during the four-game winning streak and is carrying the team in the absence of center DeMarcus Cousins (Achilles). Davis averages on the season. PG Jrue Holiday (18.8 & 5.6 APG) is doing his part as well, averaging 24 points and 9.3 assists over the last four contests. It's also worth noting that Mirotic beginning to become comfortable since the trade (from Chicago) and is averaging 14.7 & 9.1 in seven games.
Milwaukee: Like New Orleans, Milwaukee has its own All-Star capable of carrying the team in forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (27.8-8.2-10.4), However, the rest of the roster is coming up with strong performances as well. Antetokounmpo (26 points) was one of three players along with Khris Middleton (21) and Eric Bledsoe (21) to go over 20 points on Friday and the bench is stronger with the addition of Jabari Parker (9.1 PPG in seven games). Then there is the 40-year-old Jason Terry, who had his best game of the season Thursday night, scoring 14 points on 4-of-5 shooting (all three-pointers).
The pick: The Pelicans have a slim lead over the Clippers for the eighth and final Western Conference playoff spot but also sit only two games out of a potential No. 3 seed. New Orleans has been struggling at home but the Pelicans have covered 9 of their last 14 on the road. The Bucks have won 10 of their last 13 games and come into the contest holding the sixth spot in the Eastern Conference, a half-game behind the Wizards and Pacers, who hold the fourth and fifth spots, respectively, and only two games back of the Cavaliers, who sit third in the East. In the first meeting between the two teams this season, New Orleans earned a 115-108 home win over Milwaukee back on Dec. 13. Look for another high scoring game. Make the Over an 8* play.
New Orleans: Anthony Davis (27.7 & 10.9) had 45 points, 17 rebounds, five blocks and five steals against the Heat, the kind of performance that is becoming commonplace for the for the 24-year-old superstar. Davis is averaging 42.3 points and 14.8 rebounds during the four-game winning streak and is carrying the team in the absence of center DeMarcus Cousins (Achilles). Davis averages on the season. PG Jrue Holiday (18.8 & 5.6 APG) is doing his part as well, averaging 24 points and 9.3 assists over the last four contests. It's also worth noting that Mirotic beginning to become comfortable since the trade (from Chicago) and is averaging 14.7 & 9.1 in seven games.
Milwaukee: Like New Orleans, Milwaukee has its own All-Star capable of carrying the team in forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (27.8-8.2-10.4), However, the rest of the roster is coming up with strong performances as well. Antetokounmpo (26 points) was one of three players along with Khris Middleton (21) and Eric Bledsoe (21) to go over 20 points on Friday and the bench is stronger with the addition of Jabari Parker (9.1 PPG in seven games). Then there is the 40-year-old Jason Terry, who had his best game of the season Thursday night, scoring 14 points on 4-of-5 shooting (all three-pointers).
The pick: The Pelicans have a slim lead over the Clippers for the eighth and final Western Conference playoff spot but also sit only two games out of a potential No. 3 seed. New Orleans has been struggling at home but the Pelicans have covered 9 of their last 14 on the road. The Bucks have won 10 of their last 13 games and come into the contest holding the sixth spot in the Eastern Conference, a half-game behind the Wizards and Pacers, who hold the fourth and fifth spots, respectively, and only two games back of the Cavaliers, who sit third in the East. In the first meeting between the two teams this season, New Orleans earned a 115-108 home win over Milwaukee back on Dec. 13. Look for another high scoring game. Make the Over an 8* play.
