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  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings
We’re Backing Pacers on the Spread

No. 5 Milwaukee Bucks (48-34, 20-20 Away) play No. 4 Indiana Pacers (50-32, 29-11 at Home) in this NBA Playoffs first round matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pacers lead the series 3-1.

There’s a good opportunity to cover the spread by backing the Pacers at -8. We can get odds of -110 and our prediction is that they’ll overcome the Bucks.

Pacers Beat Bucks in their Previous Matchup

When Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers met on Sunday night, there was a 129-103 victory at Fiserv Forum for the Pacers.

Myles Turner had 23 points for the Pacers, Andrew Nembhard scored 20, while Tyrese Haliburton registered 17 points and 15 assists. For the Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo racked up 28 points and 15 rebounds, with Kevin Porter Jr. having 23 points and Bobby Portis 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

There has been five wins apiece in the past 10 H2H meetings.

NBA Reg. Season W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bucks logo Bucks 26 31 0.456 112.4 115.4 -3 14-13 12-18 8-4 19-19 8-2 2W
Pacers logo Pacers 15 45 0.25 111.5 119.5 -8 10-21 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 5L
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Milwaukee Bucks – Last 10 Games

7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Bucks are averaging 117.6 points, 43.1 rebounds, 26.6 assists, 7.0 steals and 4.2 blocks while shooting 48.5% from the field and 73.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 115.8 points and 44.1 rebounds per matchup.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 25.4 points, 10.7 rebounds and 6.0 assists, while Gary Trent Jr. averages 2.7 (42.9%) 3-pointers made.

Indiana Pacers – Last 10 Games

The Pacers have won 8 and lost 2 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 119.4 points, 45.4 rebounds, 29.8 assists, 7.6 steals and 7.7 blocks per game while shooting 47.6% from the field and 77.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 112.2 points and 46.4 rebounds.

Myles Turner is averaging 14.9 points, Pascal Siakam 4.9 rebounds and Tyrese Haliburton 9.0 assists, while Aaron Nesmith has an average of 2.1 (53.8%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Milwaukee Bucks lineup: Kevin Porter Jr., Gary Trent Jr., Bobby Portis, A.J. Green, Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Indiana Pacers lineup: Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Myles Turner, Pascal Siakam.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Prediction & Picks

Pacers should be taken against the spread at -8 with our pick being for the favorites to achieve a comfortable margin of victory in this NBA contest. Back them at the odds of -110 that are available.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our expert NBA handicappers have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the action.

Key Bucks vs Pacers stats:

  • The -8 line has been covered by Pacers in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -8 line has been covered by Pacers in 2 consecutive games at home.

Pacers -8 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tyrese Haliburton Over 4.5 Rebounds -128 BetMGM logo

Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers) has racked up Over 4.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Player Rebounds, with this line making appeal at odds of -128.

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Aaron Nesmith Over 12.5 Points -114 BetMGM logo

Aaron Nesmith (Pacers) has racked up Over 12.5 points in 3 straight games. On this basis, we are happy to back Overs at -114 when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Pacers -8
Totals Over 222.5
Player Rebounds Tyrese Haliburton Over 4.5

Our same game parlay pick is Pacers -8 on the spread, Over 222.5 and Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers) to record Over 4.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bucks Bucks logo 108 - 120 Pacers logo Pacers

Should you want a bet that can land a monster return, then look no further than the correct score lines. Back the Pacers to win 120-108 and leverage a huge payout if this happens.

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Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Pacers Heavy Favorites to Win

Sportsbooks’ favorites Indiana Pacers are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -357 about them triumphing means a 78% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Milwaukee Bucks are trading at +285.

8 is the spread and 222.5 is the total points line. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to wager Over 222.5, there are odds of -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Giannis Antetokounmpo Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Giannis Antetokounmpo is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -108 to score Over 33.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -122.

Player Points
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
Over 33.5
-108
Under 33.5
-122
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Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Over 19.5
-120
Under 19.5
-112
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Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers)
Over 18.5
-120
Under 18.5
-112
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Myles Turner (Pacers)
Over 14.5
-118
Under 14.5
-114
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Player Assists
Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers)
Over 10.5
-110
Under 10.5
-120
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Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
Over 7.5
+114
Under 7.5
-149
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Kevin Porter Jr. (Bucks)
Over 5.5
-143
Under 5.5
+108
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Andrew Nembhard (Pacers)
Over 4.5
-112
Under 4.5
-118
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Player Rebounds
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
Over 12.5
-114
Under 12.5
-118
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Bobby Portis (Bucks)
Over 8.5
-120
Under 8.5
-112
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Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Over 6.5
-147
Under 6.5
+110
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Myles Turner (Pacers)
Over 5.5
-125
Under 5.5
-106
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Milwaukee Bucks logo Milwaukee Bucks Stats
Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Stats
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Milwaukee Bucks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Ryan Rollins 29 31.29 492 171 17.0 5.9 2.2 4.0 0.3 1.6
Kevin Porter Jr. 10 31.24 200 77 20.0 7.7 2.7 4.8 0.4 2.3
Giannis Antetokounmpo 17 29.14 492 104 28.9 6.1 0.6 10.1 0.9 0.9

Indiana Pacers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Pascal Siakam 28 34.09 667 111 23.8 4.0 1.8 6.7 0.5 1.3
Bennedict Mathurin 18 32.81 337 38 18.7 2.1 2.4 5.7 0.2 0.7
Andrew Nembhard 21 31.53 369 135 17.6 6.4 1.8 2.2 0.1 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

Milwaukee Bucks Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Tyler Smith
Injured
Damian Lillard
Injured

Indiana Pacers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Isaiah Jackson
Injured

Starting Lineups

Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Confirmed Lineup
0 Tyrese Haliburton
2 Andrew Nembhard
23 Aaron Nesmith
33 Myles Turner
43 Pascal Siakam
Milwaukee Bucks logo Milwaukee Bucks Confirmed Lineup
3 Kevin Porter Jr.
5 Gary Trent Jr.
9 Bobby Portis
20 A.J. Green
34 Giannis Antetokounmpo

Previous Milwaukee Bucks Lineups

21 Dec NBA
Bucks 100-103 Timberwolves
18 Dec NBA
Raptors 111-105 Bucks
14 Dec NBA
Bucks 82-127 Nets
11 Dec NBA
Celtics 101-116 Bucks
06 Dec NBA
Bucks 112-124 Pistons
05 Dec NBA
76ers 116-101 Bucks
03 Dec NBA
Pistons 109-113 Bucks
01 Dec NBA
Bucks 126-129 Wizards
29 Nov NBA
Nets 99-116 Bucks
28 Nov NBA
Bucks 109-118 Knicks

Previous Indiana Pacers Lineups

22 Dec NBA
Pacers 95-103 Celtics
20 Dec NBA
Pacers 109-128 Pelicans
18 Dec NBA
Knicks 114-113 Pacers
14 Dec NBA
Wizards 108-89 Pacers
12 Dec NBA
Pacers 105-115 76ers
08 Dec NBA
Kings 105-116 Pacers
05 Dec NBA
Pacers 120-105 Bulls
03 Dec NBA
Nuggets 135-120 Pacers
01 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 135-119 Pacers
29 Nov NBA
Bulls 101-103 Pacers

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 38 20 0.655 114.4 107.5 6.9 18-9 20-11 7-5 24-13 8-2 1L
Knicks 37 22 0.627 117.1 111.7 5.4 22-8 15-14 10-3 25-15 6-4 1L
Raptors 34 25 0.576 113.6 111.8 1.8 16-15 18-10 4-9 26-15 5-5 2L
76ers 33 26 0.559 116.7 115.9 0.8 16-15 17-11 8-6 21-19 5-5 3W
Nets 15 43 0.259 107 115 -8 8-21 7-22 3-9 11-24 2-8 6L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 43 14 0.754 117.4 109.5 7.9 23-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1W
Cavaliers 37 23 0.617 119.5 115.1 4.4 20-11 17-12 7-4 23-14 8-2 1L
Bucks 26 31 0.456 112.4 115.4 -3 14-13 12-18 8-4 19-19 8-2 2W
Bulls 24 36 0.4 115.7 120.5 -4.8 15-17 9-19 3-10 16-26 0-10 11L
Pacers 15 45 0.25 111.5 119.5 -8 10-21 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 5L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 31 27 0.534 115 114.6 0.4 18-11 13-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1L
Heat 31 29 0.517 119.9 117.2 2.7 17-11 14-18 5-5 16-18 5-5 2L
Hawks 30 31 0.492 117.1 117.6 -0.5 13-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 3W
Hornets 29 31 0.483 116.2 113.4 2.8 12-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 3W
Wizards 16 42 0.276 111.9 122.8 -10.9 11-19 5-23 2-9 11-26 3-7 3L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 45 15 0.75 119.4 108 11.4 24-7 21-8 8-3 32-9 6-4 1L
Nuggets 37 22 0.627 120.5 115.7 4.8 16-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1W
Timberwolves 36 23 0.61 119.6 115.1 4.5 20-11 16-12 7-5 21-17 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 29 31 0.483 115.9 118.2 -2.3 16-15 13-16 5-7 22-18 6-4 1W
Jazz 18 41 0.305 118 125.9 -7.9 11-19 7-22 1-9 10-28 3-7 4L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 34 24 0.586 115.5 115.9 -0.4 16-12 18-12 6-7 23-15 5-5 3L
Suns 34 26 0.567 112.1 111.4 0.7 20-12 14-14 9-6 23-18 4-6 1W
Warriors 31 28 0.525 115.8 113.8 2 19-11 12-17 6-4 21-17 4-6 1W
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Kings 14 47 0.23 110.4 121.1 -10.7 9-20 5-27 2-8 10-31 2-8 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 43 16 0.729 118.5 111.7 6.8 21-6 22-10 10-3 26-13 10-0 11W
Rockets 37 21 0.638 114.7 109.1 5.6 20-7 17-14 6-5 21-16 6-4 3W
Grizzlies 21 36 0.368 115.4 118.1 -2.7 12-17 9-19 5-6 17-23 3-7 3L
Mavericks 21 37 0.362 114.5 117.9 -3.4 14-17 7-20 3-9 11-27 2-8 1L
Pelicans 18 42 0.3 115.1 120.3 -5.2 11-21 7-21 6-7 11-26 5-5 3W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 43 14 0.754 117.4 109.5 7.9 23-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1W
Celtics 38 20 0.655 114.4 107.5 6.9 18-9 20-11 7-5 24-13 8-2 1L
Knicks 37 22 0.627 117.1 111.7 5.4 22-8 15-14 10-3 25-15 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 37 23 0.617 119.5 115.1 4.4 20-11 17-12 7-4 23-14 8-2 1L
Raptors 34 25 0.576 113.6 111.8 1.8 16-15 18-10 4-9 26-15 5-5 2L
76ers 33 26 0.559 116.7 115.9 0.8 16-15 17-11 8-6 21-19 5-5 3W
Magic 31 27 0.534 115 114.6 0.4 18-11 13-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1L
Heat 31 29 0.517 119.9 117.2 2.7 17-11 14-18 5-5 16-18 5-5 2L
Hawks 30 31 0.492 117.1 117.6 -0.5 13-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 3W
Hornets 29 31 0.483 116.2 113.4 2.8 12-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 3W
Bucks 26 31 0.456 112.4 115.4 -3 14-13 12-18 8-4 19-19 8-2 2W
Bulls 24 36 0.4 115.7 120.5 -4.8 15-17 9-19 3-10 16-26 0-10 11L
Wizards 16 42 0.276 111.9 122.8 -10.9 11-19 5-23 2-9 11-26 3-7 3L
Nets 15 43 0.259 107 115 -8 8-21 7-22 3-9 11-24 2-8 6L
Pacers 15 45 0.25 111.5 119.5 -8 10-21 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 5L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 45 15 0.75 119.4 108 11.4 24-7 21-8 8-3 32-9 6-4 1L
Spurs 43 16 0.729 118.5 111.7 6.8 21-6 22-10 10-3 26-13 10-0 11W
Rockets 37 21 0.638 114.7 109.1 5.6 20-7 17-14 6-5 21-16 6-4 3W
Nuggets 37 22 0.627 120.5 115.7 4.8 16-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1W
Timberwolves 36 23 0.61 119.6 115.1 4.5 20-11 16-12 7-5 21-17 6-4 1W
Lakers 34 24 0.586 115.5 115.9 -0.4 16-12 18-12 6-7 23-15 5-5 3L
Suns 34 26 0.567 112.1 111.4 0.7 20-12 14-14 9-6 23-18 4-6 1W
Warriors 31 28 0.525 115.8 113.8 2 19-11 12-17 6-4 21-17 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 29 31 0.483 115.9 118.2 -2.3 16-15 13-16 5-7 22-18 6-4 1W
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Grizzlies 21 36 0.368 115.4 118.1 -2.7 12-17 9-19 5-6 17-23 3-7 3L
Mavericks 21 37 0.362 114.5 117.9 -3.4 14-17 7-20 3-9 11-27 2-8 1L
Jazz 18 41 0.305 118 125.9 -7.9 11-19 7-22 1-9 10-28 3-7 4L
Pelicans 18 42 0.3 115.1 120.3 -5.2 11-21 7-21 6-7 11-26 5-5 3W
Kings 14 47 0.23 110.4 121.1 -10.7 9-20 5-27 2-8 10-31 2-8 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 43 14 0.754 117.4 109.5 7.9 23-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1W
Thunder 45 15 0.75 119.4 108 11.4 24-7 21-8 8-3 32-9 6-4 1L
Spurs 43 16 0.729 118.5 111.7 6.8 21-6 22-10 10-3 26-13 10-0 11W
Celtics 38 20 0.655 114.4 107.5 6.9 18-9 20-11 7-5 24-13 8-2 1L
Rockets 37 21 0.638 114.7 109.1 5.6 20-7 17-14 6-5 21-16 6-4 3W
Nuggets 37 22 0.627 120.5 115.7 4.8 16-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1W
Knicks 37 22 0.627 117.1 111.7 5.4 22-8 15-14 10-3 25-15 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 37 23 0.617 119.5 115.1 4.4 20-11 17-12 7-4 23-14 8-2 1L
Timberwolves 36 23 0.61 119.6 115.1 4.5 20-11 16-12 7-5 21-17 6-4 1W
Lakers 34 24 0.586 115.5 115.9 -0.4 16-12 18-12 6-7 23-15 5-5 3L
Raptors 34 25 0.576 113.6 111.8 1.8 16-15 18-10 4-9 26-15 5-5 2L
Suns 34 26 0.567 112.1 111.4 0.7 20-12 14-14 9-6 23-18 4-6 1W
76ers 33 26 0.559 116.7 115.9 0.8 16-15 17-11 8-6 21-19 5-5 3W
Magic 31 27 0.534 115 114.6 0.4 18-11 13-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1L
Warriors 31 28 0.525 115.8 113.8 2 19-11 12-17 6-4 21-17 4-6 1W
Heat 31 29 0.517 119.9 117.2 2.7 17-11 14-18 5-5 16-18 5-5 2L
Hawks 30 31 0.492 117.1 117.6 -0.5 13-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 3W
Hornets 29 31 0.483 116.2 113.4 2.8 12-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 3W
Trail Blazers 29 31 0.483 115.9 118.2 -2.3 16-15 13-16 5-7 22-18 6-4 1W
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Bucks 26 31 0.456 112.4 115.4 -3 14-13 12-18 8-4 19-19 8-2 2W
Bulls 24 36 0.4 115.7 120.5 -4.8 15-17 9-19 3-10 16-26 0-10 11L
Grizzlies 21 36 0.368 115.4 118.1 -2.7 12-17 9-19 5-6 17-23 3-7 3L
Mavericks 21 37 0.362 114.5 117.9 -3.4 14-17 7-20 3-9 11-27 2-8 1L
Jazz 18 41 0.305 118 125.9 -7.9 11-19 7-22 1-9 10-28 3-7 4L
Pelicans 18 42 0.3 115.1 120.3 -5.2 11-21 7-21 6-7 11-26 5-5 3W
Wizards 16 42 0.276 111.9 122.8 -10.9 11-19 5-23 2-9 11-26 3-7 3L
Nets 15 43 0.259 107 115 -8 8-21 7-22 3-9 11-24 2-8 6L
Pacers 15 45 0.25 111.5 119.5 -8 10-21 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 5L
Kings 14 47 0.23 110.4 121.1 -10.7 9-20 5-27 2-8 10-31 2-8 1W
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak