Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Preview
Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the Bucks and Pacers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on BSIN, and it’s hosted by the Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. Get ready to place your bets!
The Bucks are favored in this Central division showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 257.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Indiana Pacers – Milwaukee Bucks odds
Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last five head to head matchups, the Pacers have had the upper-hand, going 3-2. Against the spread, the Pacers have gone 2-1 the last three times they have faced off against the Bucks as the underdog.
- Across their last three road contests, Milwaukee has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 128 points per game.
- Across the Pacers last ten home games, the team averaged 122 points per game while allowing 122. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 6-4 straight-up.
- Through their last three games as the underdog, the Pacers have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Milwaukee has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 8-2 straight up.
Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
Coming into today’s game, the Bucks are favored by 3.5 over the Pacers, and they will look to bounce back from a loss to Indiana in their last game (122-113).
So far, the Bucks have been the betting favorite in 32 of their 33 games, and have a record of 24-8 straight up as the favorite. When looking at their ATS performance, they are 15-18 on the road.
Milwaukee’s average scoring differential on the road this season is +4.8 points per contest, and they have put together two straight wins on the road. However, they have failed to cover the spread in three straight games on their home court.
Against other teams in the Eastern Conference, the Bucks are 20-9 for the season compared to a perfect 4-0 in non-conference games. If they are able to pull off the win today, they will move into a tie for the conference lead with the Pacers.
When looking at the Bucks’ over/under performance, the under has been the pick in each of their last two games. For the season, they have an OU record of 21-12, and two of their games have had higher over/under lines than today’s line of 257.5. The average over/under line in their games this year has been 237.9.
In their most recent game, the Bucks scored 113 points against the Pacers. They shot 44.1% from the field and made 10 three-pointers. When it comes to shooting from beyond the arc, the Bucks have been solid, making 38% of their threes on 37.8 attempts per game. Overall, the Bucks are shooting 50% from the field.
Currently, the Bucks’ defense holds the 24th rank in the NBA, allowing 119.0 points per game. Milwaukee’s defense is currently forcing 13 turnovers per game, which is 15th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 10th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.6 rejections per game.
Heading into today’s matchup vs. the Bucks, the Pacers are 3.5-point underdogs at home. If they are able to pull off the win, they will also move into a tie with Milwaukee for the Central Division lead, as they currently sit 2nd in the division.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Pacers are in 6th place, but they have put together four straight wins. Out of their 32 games, Indiana’s overall record is 18-14, and they have gone 15-10 against other teams in the East.
So far, the Pacers have been the underdog in 16 games this season and have a record of 9-7 in those games. Their average scoring margin as the underdog is -4.6 points per game, and they have gone 9-7 ATS as the underdog.
The over/under record in their games is 22-10, and the over has been the correct pick in two of their three games with higher over/under lines than today’s line of 257.5. This season, their games have averaged 250.9 points per contest.
When playing at home, Indiana has an average scoring margin of +6.8 points per game (9th in the East), and their home ATS record is 9-7. The Pacers have also gone 2-3 straight up vs. the Bucks over the last five matchups.
Looking at the Pacers’ most recent game, they scored 122 points, which is in line with their season average of 126.4 points per game. Tyrese Haliburton is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 24.7 points per game, while Myles Turner is second on the team with 17.6 PPG.
Coming into the game, the Pacers’ defense has finished two straight games with an increased number of points allowed. Overall, they are 29th in the league at 124.4 points per game allowed. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Pacers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 55.8% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 38.0% from downtown.
Our projections indicate that the Bucks should come out top with a projected score of 119-115.
Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Tips
- Take the Bucks on the moneyline
- The Bucks should also cover at -3.5
- Our NBA model projects 234 points, and we suggest taking the under
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- Bruce Brown – Knee – Questionable
- Andrew Nembhard – Back – Questionable
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
- Khris Middleton – Knee/Wrist – Questionable
- Jae Crowder – Groin – Out
- AJ Green – Nasal Fracture – Out
