Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Preview
The Pacers and Bucks are set to face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN. The Bucks will host the game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
The over/under for this game is set at 255 points, and the Bucks are the home favorites against the Pacers in a Central division matchup. Check out BetCoco for Milwaukee Bucks – Indiana Pacers odds
Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Pacers and Bucks did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Pacers have a record of 2-1. The Pacers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-0-1. These games averaged a combined total of 265 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-0.
- Indiana has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 138 points per game while allowing 137. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Milwaukee has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 126 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- Through their last five games as the underdog, the Pacers have an ATS record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 4-1.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Bucks have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
Coming into today’s game vs. the Bucks, the Pacers are above .500 at 11-8 and are looking to build on that. In their 19 games, the Pacers have gone 9-7 vs. other Eastern Conference teams and are 2-1 in non-conference games.
The Pacers have covered the spread successfully in their previous two games and maintain an overall ATS record of 11-8. This season, Indiana has a 5-5 record against the spread when they are the favorites, and they are 6-3 as underdogs.
In regard to their over/under record, the Pacers have gone 16-3-0 so far this season. The games they’ve played have an ongoing average of 263.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 238.4.
In their recent matchup, the Pacers offense ended with 122 points against the Celtics. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 45.7% and made 19 threes. The top scorer for the Pacers was Tyrese Haliburton with 26 points, while Buddy Hield also chipped in with 21 points.
The Pacers’ defense is presently ranked 29th in the league, allowing an average of 125.2 points per contest.
So far this season, the Pacers’ defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 2nd in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 27.6 times per game vs. Indiana.
The Bucks have an overall record of 15-6 and have won their last two games. When playing on the road, they are 5-5 compared to 10-1 at home.
Milwaukee’s ATS record sits below .500 (9-12). Milwaukee has covered the spread in two consecutive home games, while maintaining an ATS record of 4-7 at home as opposed to 5-5 on the road.
In their last four games, the Bucks and their opponents have surpassed the over/under line, and the overall record is 14-7-0. They have an average over/under line of 233.7 in their games, and their differential vs. the over/under line this season is 6.9.
Coming off a good offensive performance, Milwaukee’s offense scored 146 points against the Knicks. Their field goal percentage for the game was 60.4%, and they went 13/19 from the free-throw line. Leading the team in scoring was Giannis Antetokounmpo with 35 points. Damian Lillard also added 28 points for the Bucks.
Looking at the Bucks defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 118.3 points per game (24th).
So far this season, the Bucks’ defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 17th in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 21.1 times per game vs. Milwaukee.
Despite being 4.5 point underdogs, we predict the Pacers to come out on top with a final score of 117-107.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Betting Tips
- We like the Pacers on the moneyline (+155)
- The Pacers are also our pick on the spread at +4.5
- Our NBA model projects 224 points, and we suggest taking the under
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
- Jae Crowder – Groin – Out
- Pat Connaughton – Ankle – Out
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- Jalen Smith – Knee – Out
