Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Preview
Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Bucks versus the Pacers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NBA. The game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.
The Bucks are the favorites in this Central division matchup against the Pacers. The over/under for the game is set at 243.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Indiana Pacers – Milwaukee Bucks odds
Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last five times the Bucks have faced the Pacers on the road, they are undefeated at 5-0. When looking back over the last ten head to head meetings between the Bucks and Pacers, the Bucks hold the edge with an ATS record of 6-3-1.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Milwaukee has an ATS record of 0-5 while averaging 111 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Indiana has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 116 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
- Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Pacers have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
- Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Bucks have a strong record of 4-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-4.
Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
Facing the Pacers today, the Bucks look to maintain their record above .500, which currently stands at 5-2. The Bucks have a 1-1 record on the road this season, compared to their 4-1 record when playing at home.
Milwaukee currently has an ATS record below .500, sitting at 1-6 at this point. When playing on the road, the Bucks have not managed to cover the spread, and they hold a 1-4 record at home against the spread.
For this season, the Bucks has an over/under record of 5-2-0. Across the games they’ve played, the combined scoring average is 235.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 228.3.
In their previous game, the Bucks’ offense finished with 120 points, which is right in line with their current average of 117.1 points per contest. One area that the Bucks offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 1st in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 47%.
At present, the Bucks’ defense is ranked 25th, allowing 119.4 points per game.
In the terms of takeaways, Bucks are causing 13.9 turnovers per game, ranking 12th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 22nd in rejections, averaging 4.7 blocked shots each game.
Over the Pacers’ last five games, they are 3-2 and come in with an overall record of 5-3. The Eastern Conference sees the Pacers currently at 4th, and in the Central division, they are 2nd.
Indiana comes in with an overall ATS record of 5-3 so far this season. When playing on the road, the Pacers hold an ATS record of 1-1 in contrast to a 4-2 record against the spread when playing at home.
Indiana games have surpassed the over/under line in five straight games, resulting in an overall record of 7-1-0. Across the games they’ve played, the combined scoring average is 263.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 233.8.
The Pacers offense is coming off a game in which they scored 134 points vs. the Jazz. Overall their field goal percentage was 51.5% while connecting on 13 threes. Tyrese Haliburton is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 22.9 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Myles Turner brings a PPG average of 17.1 into the game.
Facing Milwaukee, the Pacers aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 121.2 points allowed per game (26th).
In the terms of takeaways, Pacers are causing 12.8 turnovers per game, ranking 4th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 17th in rejections, averaging 5.5 blocked shots each game.
Even though they are 4 point underdogs, we see the Pacers winning this game by a score of 111-108.
Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Tips
- We like the Pacers on the moneyline (+146)
- The Pacers are also our pick on the spread at +4
- Our NBA model projects 219 points, and we suggest taking the under
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
- Khris Middleton – Injury Management – Questionable
