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The Pacers, who now lead 3-2 in this first-round series against the Bucks, have a chance to close it off Thursday night. Game six will take place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, with a 6:30 PM ET start time. The game will air on TNT, with an over/under of 212.5. The Pacers are eight-point favorites and are -345 on the money line, while the Bucks are +271.

The Bucks easily won the most recent game of the Pacers vs. Bucks series, 115-92. Milwaukee took a large lead in the second quarter, outscoring the Pacers 30-17. The Bucks were 4.5 point underdogs but easily covered the spread. The game fell 10.5 points shy of the over/under total of 217.5 points.

On offense, the Bucks shot 52.4% and made 11 three-pointers. Bobby Portis and Khris Middleton both scored 29 points for the Bucks. Portis also grabbed 10 rebounds. On the other hand, the Pacers shot only 44.4% from the floor and made 12 three-pointers. Tyrese Haliburton made four three-pointers and finished with 16 points.

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Bucks vs Pacers Betting Prediction

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• The Bucks face the Pacers at 49-33.
• Milwaukee’s effective field goal percentage is 56% (4th).
• The Bucks defeated the Pacers 115-92 in their previous game.
• The Pacers’ record now stands at 47-35.
• Indiana’s defense allows 119.8 points per game.
• The Pacers are aiming to rebound from their loss to the Bucks.

Bucks vs Pacers Betting Prediction: Milwaukee

Here is the Bucks vs Pacers Betting prediction for Milwaukee.

Milwaukee won their last game against the Pacers 115-92. The Bucks were 4.5-point underdogs in that game, and their combined scoring total of 207 points was significantly lower than the O/U line of 217.5.

Milwaukee’s over/under record this season is 44-43, with an average combined scoring total of 234.7 points per game. Today’s over/under is 212.5, which is lower than all of their prior games.

This season, the Bucks are 38-44 against the spread, including a 17-25 record on the road. They are 9-10 ATS on the road and 6-13 as underdogs overall.

Looking at their overall record, the Bucks are 49-33 and now sit third in the Eastern Conference. They are 34-18 in Eastern Conference games and 15-15 in non-conference games.

The Bucks trail their opponents on the road by 1.6 points per game this season. At home, they have an average scoring advantage of +6.4 points per game and a 33-12 record. They range in age from 18 to 24 when on the road.

On offense, the Bucks are averaging 119 points per game this season, ranking fourth in the NBA. They are also the fourth top scoring club on the road, with 116.6 points per game. The Bucks are sixth in the NBA for pace, averaging 99.9 possessions per game.

Khris Middleton has been carrying the Bucks’ offense recently, scoring 26.8 points per game over the last five games. This has occurred while hitting 49.5% of his shots from the field. Damian Lillard has made 5.3 three-pointers and scored 32.3 points in his last three games.

On the season, the Bucks are 21st in the NBA in points allowed per game, with 116.1. When on the road, they allow 118.2 points per game (22nd).

Overall, opponents have scored more than the season average 65.9% of the time against Milwaukee. Over the last five games, they have allowed 111.6 points per game, ranking 16th in the NBA.

The Bucks have been particularly solid defensively, ranking ninth in the NBA in terms of rebounds per game. They also rank third in defensive rebounds.

Milwaukee ranks 14th in field goal percentage allowed this season (47.0%). In terms of three-point shooting, they rank 12th in both three-point percentage allowed and made threes allowed per game (12.7).

Bucks Key Players to Watch

• Giannis Antetokounmpo ranks among the team’s top scorers (30.4 points per game) and rebounders (11.5 rebounds per game), with 6.5 assists per game.
• Damian Lillard has given the Bucks 24.3 points, 7.0 assists, and 4.4 rebounds this season.
• Malik Beasley averages 2.8 threes per game.
• Antetokounmpo’s 1.2 steals and Brook Lopez’s 2.4 blocks per game contribute significantly to the Bucks’ defensive effort.

Bucks vs Pacers Betting Prediction: Indiana

Now we have the Bucks vs Pacers Betting prediction for Indiana.

Indiana is up by 8 points in today’s game versus the Bucks. This season, the Pacers have a record of 28-19 as favorites and 22-25 against the spread.

When favored, the Pacers outscored their opponents by an average of 6 points per game. Indiana was 4.5 points favored in their 207-115 defeat to the Bucks, and they are 46-39 against the spread this season.

Indiana’s over/under record this season is 46-41, with an average of 242.4 points per game. Today’s over/under is 212.5, which is lower than any of their prior games this season.

Overall, the Pacers are 47-35 this season, good enough for sixth place in the Eastern Conference. They have a 32-20 record against the East compared to 15-15 versus the West.

The Pacers enter today’s game with a seven-game home winning streak. For the season, they are 28-15 at home and 22-22 on the road.

Indiana enters the contest as the NBA’s highest-scoring offense, at 123.3 points per game. They have performed even better at home, averaging 125.4 points per game. The Pacers also lead the league in field goal percentage, with 50%. They have the greatest two-point field goal percentage in the league, hitting 58% of their shots.

Pascal Siakam has averaged 23 points per game in his last five games, coupled with 9.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists. Myles Turner has made 47.4% of his three-pointers over this time, averaging 3.6 per game. Tyrese Haliburton is questionable for the game and has a season average of 10.9 assists and 20.1 points.

The Pacers have struggled on defense this season, ranking 27th in points allowed per game (119.8). This tendency has persisted at home, as they allow 118.6 points per game, ranking 28th in the league.

Indiana has been successful at guarding the three-point line. On the year, they are first in three-point percentage allowed, with 36.5%. This has been a steady pattern, with opponents shooting fewer threes than their season average in 82.9% of games against the Pacers.

The Pacers have also been effective defensively, ranking eighth in blocked shots and 14th in steals per game. They’ve been able to accomplish this while also being the NBA’s least fouling team.

Pacers Key Players to Watch

• Pascal Siakam averages 21.7 points and 7.1 rebounds per game, along with 4.3 assists.
• Tyrese Haliburton averages 20.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 10.9 assists per game.
• Haliburton makes more three-pointers per game than any other (current) Pacers player, averaging 2.8 per session.
• Haliburton averages 1.2 takeaways per game, while Myles Turner has 1.9 rejections per game.

Bucks vs Pacers Betting Trends

Here are the Bucks vs Pacers Betting trends.

Bucks vs Pacers Betting Trends: Last 10 Games

• The Pacers have gone 7-3 in their previous ten games, with a 5-5 record against the spread.
• In their last ten games, the Pacers have gone over the total eight times.
• Over the last ten games, Indiana and its opponents have scored an average of 228.6 points, which is 16.1 more than the 212.5 over/under in this matchup.
• During the previous ten games, the Pacers have averaged 1.5 less points per game than their season average.
• The Bucks have gone 4-6 in their last ten games, including a 5-5 record against the spread.
• In their last ten games, the Bucks have gone over the total six times.
• Over the last ten games, Milwaukee and its opponents have scored an average of 221.3 total points, which is 8.8 higher than the 212.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Bucks’ points per game average over the previous ten games is 108.8, which is 10.2 points fewer than their season average.

Pacers Betting Trends

• The Pacers have a 10-5-1 record against the spread in games favored by 8 points or more this season.
• The Pacers and Bucks combined for an average of 29.8 more points per game than the 212.5 set for this game.
• The Pacers’ average total in games this season has been 243.5, which is 31.0 points higher than the over/under in this game.
• Indiana’s record against the spread this season is 44-35-3.
• The Pacers outscore opponents by 3.1 points per game (scoring 123.3 points per game to rank first in the league and allowing 120.2 per contest to rank 27th in the NBA) and have an overall scoring differential of +250.
• The Pacers average 41.5 rebounds per game (28th in the NBA) and allow 43.4 to their opponents. Each game, they had an outrebound of 1.9 boards.
• Indiana averages 13.2 three-pointers per game (tenth in the league), 2.5 more than its opponents (10.7). It shoots 37.4% from deep (ninth best in the NBA), while opponents shoot 36.5%.
• 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).
• The Pacers have performed better offensively at home, averaging 125.5 points per game, than on the road, where they average 121.0. Defensively, they do better at home, allowing 118.7 points per game, than on the road, where opponents average 121.8 points per game.

Bucks Betting Trends

• This season, the Bucks are 1-1 against the spread as an underdog of 8 points or more.
• Milwaukee’s average point total this season is 22.8 points greater than the game’s over/under.
• The Bucks are 35-46-1 ATS this season.
• The Bucks average 119.0 points per game (fourth in the league) and allow 116.4 per game (21st in the NBA). They had a +215 scoring differential and outscored their opponents by 2.6 points per game.
• Milwaukee ranks eighth in the league, averaging 44.2 rebounds per game. That is similar to its opponents’ average of 44.0.
• The Bucks made 14.2 three-pointers per game (the fifth-highest in the NBA), 1.6 more than their opponents. They shot 37.3% from deep (11th in the NBA), while opponents shoot 35.6%.
• The Bucks’ offense is sixth in the NBA, with 119.1 points per 100 possessions, while its defense ranks 19th with 116.5 points per 100 possessions.
• At home, Milwaukee averages 121.2 points per game. On the road, it gets 116.7.

Moneyline

• Indiana has been the favorite in 43 games this season, and has won 26 of them (60.5%).
• This season, Indiana has won 10 of 12 games when designated as a moneyline favorite at -350 or greater.
• The moneyline for this encounter indicates that Indiana has a 77.8% chance of winning.
• Milwaukee has been the underdog on the money line 14 times this season. Milwaukee went 3-11 in those games.
• Milwaukee has yet to win a game as a moneyline underdog with odds of +272 or greater in two attempts.
• Milwaukee has a 26.9% chance of winning this contest, according to the implied moneyline probability.

Against the Spread

• The Pacers average 6.9 more points per game (123.3) than the Bucks (116.4).
• When Indiana scores more than 116.4 points, its record is 40-15 against the spread and 42-13 overall.
• Milwaukee is 20-14-1 ATS and 30-5 overall when scoring more than 120.2 points.
• Indiana’s record is 28-16-1 against the spread and 30-15 overall when it allows less than 119 points.
• The Pacers lead the NBA in scoring (123.3 PPG), while the Bucks allow the 21st fewest points per game in the league (116.4).
• Milwaukee is the fourth-highest scoring NBA club (119 points per game), while Indiana ranks 27th defensively (120.2 points per game).
• This season, the Pacers have scored 250 more points than their opponents (3.1 per game on average), while the Bucks have scored 215 more (2.6 per game).

Over/Under

• Indiana’s average expected point total this season is 123.7, 11.7 points more than their implied total in Thursday’s game (112).
• So far this season, Indiana has outscored its implied point total for this game (112) 60 times.
• Milwaukee’s average implied point total for the year (120.7) is 16.7 points higher than the team’s implied total in this game (104).

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