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Game three of this first-round Eastern Conference series between the Pacers and Bucks is set for 5:30 PM ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The series is tied at one game apiece, and the Pacers are favored by 5.5 points at home. The over/under line is 221.5 points, and Indiana is -238 on the money line compared to +193 for the Bucks. ESPN is carrying the game on TV.

Bucks vs Pacers Betting Odds

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Bucks vs Pacers Betting Prediction

In this NBA regular season preview between Bucks and Pacers, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

• The Bucks have a 49-33 so far this season.
• Defensively, Milwaukee are giving up 116.2 points per game.
• The Bucks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Pacers.

• The Pacers’ record sits at 47-35.
• The Pacers are averaging 123.3 points per game so far.
• The Pacers are coming off a 125-108 win vs. the Bucks.

Bucks vs Pacers Betting Prediction: Milwaukee

First, we have the Bucks vs Pacers Betting prediction for Milwaukee.

In games against Eastern Conference opponents, the Bucks have gone 34-18 compared to 15-15 in non-conference games. Overall, they are 49-33, which is good for 3rd place in the East.

On the road, the Bucks are 18-22 this season. However, they have an average scoring differential of -1.3 points per game. Their ATS record on the road is 16-24, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last three road games.

As the underdog this season, the Bucks are 5-11 straight-up and 7-9 against the spread. They are currently 5.5-point underdogs and have gone 16-16 as the underdog this season.

In their most recent game against the Pacers, the Bucks lost by a score of 125-108. They were also favored by 1 point heading into the game. The O/U line for that game was 223.5, and the teams combined for 233 points.

On the season, the Bucks have an O/U record of 42-42. In their games this season, the average combined scoring total is 234.9 points, and the average O/U line is 234.1.

Milwaukee comes into the game as the NBA’s 4th ranked scoring offense, at 119 points per game. But they have been below the league average in terms of scoring efficiency, as they have scored below the league average in 41.5% of their games. The Bucks are also one of the faster-paced teams in the league, averaging 99.9 possessions per game.

For the season, the Bucks are 5th in three-pointers made per game, at 14.2 per contest. They have hit 37% of their threes this year, which is the 8th best mark in the league. Looking at Damian Lillard’s last four games, he is averaging 28.5 points per game on a field goal percentage of 42.3%.

On the season, the Bucks are giving up 116.2 points per game, which is 21st in the league. On the road, they are allowing 118.0 points per game, which is 22nd in the NBA. Over their last five games, Milwaukee’s defense has been slightly better, giving up 111.2 points per game, which is 17th in the league during that stretch.

So far this season, opponents have scored more than their season average 64.6% of the time against the Bucks. In terms of shooting, Milwaukee is 13th in field goal percentage allowed (47.1%), 13th in made free throws allowed (21.4), and 12th in made threes allowed per game (12.6).

Despite ranking 28th in steals per game, the Bucks are 16th in blocked shots per game and 10th in personal fouls per game.

Bucks Key Players to Watch

• Giannis Antetokounmpo is the Bucks’ leading scorer and rebounder this season, averaging 30.4 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game.
• Damian Lillard’s season averages are 24.3 points, 7.0 assists, and 4.4 rebounds.
• Malik Beasley averages 2.8 three-pointers per game.
• The Bucks’ defensive success relies heavily on Antetokounmpo’s 1.2 steals and Brook Lopez’s 2.4 blocks per game.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Pacers Betting Prediction: Indiana

Second, we have the Bucks vs Pacers Betting prediction for Indiana.

Today, the Pacers are looking to extend their winning streak to six games as they host the Bucks. Indiana is favored by 5.5 points and has a record of 26-18 as the favorite this season.

In their most recent game against the Bucks, the Pacers came away with a 125-108 win. They were 1-point underdogs heading into the game and improved their ATS record to 45-37 for the season.

For the year, the Pacers have an O/U record of 44-40. Today’s line of 221.5 is lower than their season average of 240.9. Out of their 82 games, 83 have had higher over/under lines than 221.5.

Against other Eastern Conference teams, the Pacers have gone 32-20 and are currently 6th in the East. In their non-conference games, they are 15-15.

Indiana’s last five wins have all come at home, and they have an average scoring margin of +6.8 points per game at home. Overall, their home record is 26-15.

Through 82 games, the Pacers have a record of 47-35, which is 3rd in the Central Division. In their most recent game, they beat the Bucks by a score of 125-108. The O/U line for that game was 223.5.

Indiana’s O/U record for the season is 44-40, and their games have averaged 242.9 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 221.5.

Indiana’s ATS record for the season is 45-37, with a home ATS record of 22-18 and a road ATS record of 23-19. In their last game against the Bucks, they covered the spread as 1-point underdogs.

Indiana comes into the game as the league’s top-scoring team, at 123.3 points per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 125.5 points per contest. The Pacers are also near the top of the league in pace, averaging 101.2 possessions per game. The Pacers are the league leaders in field goal percentage this season, at 50%.

Pascal Siakam has been playing well of late, averaging 27.2 points per game in his last five games. This has come while shooting 62.6% from the field. Myles Turner has averaged 20.6 points per game in that stretch and 2.6 made threes. The Celtics will be without Bennedict Mathurin, who is averaging 14.5 points per game.

Coming into tonight’s game, the Pacers are giving up 120 points per game, which is 27th in the NBA. At home, they are allowing 118.7 points per game, which is also 28th in the league.

Indiana has done a good job defending the three-point line this season, allowing opponents to shoot just 36.6% from beyond the arc. On the year, they are giving up just 10.8 made threes per game, which is 1st in the NBA.

Over their last five games, the Pacers have given up 116.8 points per game and have seen opponents make 19.4 free throws per game during that stretch.

Indiana Pacers Key Players to Watch

• Pascal Siakam is averaging 21.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game.
• Tyrese Haliburton averages 20.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 10.9 assists per game.
• Haliburton leads the Pacers in three-point shooting, averaging 2.8 attempts per game.
• Haliburton averages 1.2 steals per game, while Myles Turner has 1.9 blocks per game.

Bucks vs Pacers Betting Trends

Here are the Bucks vs Pacers Betting Trends;

Against the Spread

• The Pacers have a 13-9-1 record against the spread when they are at least 6-point favorites this season.
• This season, the Bucks are 2-2 against the spread when they are a 6-point underdog.
• These two teams average 242.3 points per game, which is 21.3 higher than the over/under of 221.
• Indiana and Milwaukee’s opponents have averaged 15.6 more points per game than the over/under of 221 set for this matchup.
• This season, the Pacers’ average total in matches has been 243.5, which is 22.5 points greater than the over/under for this game.
• Milwaukee’s average total this season is 14.3 points higher than the 221 points scored in this game.
• Indiana has a 44-35-3 record against the spread this season.
• The Bucks are 35-46-1 ATS this season.

Pacers Stats & Insights

• The Pacers score 123.3 points per game (first in the league) and allow 120.2 per game (27th in the NBA). They have a +250 overall scoring differential and outperform their opponents by 3.1 points per game.
• The Pacers have 41.5 rebounds per game, which ranks them 28th in the NBA. That’s 1.9 fewer than their opponents’ 43.4 average.
• Indiana makes 2.5 more three-pointers per game than its opponents, 13.2 (10th in the NBA) versus 10.7.
• The Pacers average 121.9 points per 100 possessions on offense (second in the league), while allowing 118.9 points per 100 possessions (24th in the NBA).
• In 2023-24, the Pacers’ offense has performed better at home, scoring 125.5 points per game, than on the road, where they average 121.0 points per game. On defense, they have performed better at home, where they allow 118.7 points per game, than on the road, where they allow opponents to score 121.8.

Bucks Stats & Insights

• The Bucks’ +215 scoring difference (outscoring opponents by 2.6 points per game) is the result of averaging 119.0 points per game (fourth in the NBA) and allowing 116.4 per game (21st in the league).
• Milwaukee ranks sixth in the NBA with 44.2 rebounds per game. That is similar to its opponents’ average of 44.0.
• The Bucks make 14.2 three-pointers per game (the fifth-most in the league) at a 37.3% rate (11th in the NBA), while their opponents make 12.6 at a 35.6% rate.
• The Bucks are sixth in the NBA in terms of offensive efficiency, averaging 119.1 points per 100 possessions, and 19th on defense, allowing 116.5 points per 100 possessions.
• Milwaukee scores 121.2 points per game at home and 116.7 on the road.