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  1. Prediction
  2. Bet Builder
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

Will Pacers Cover the Spread?

No. 5 Milwaukee Bucks (48-34, 20-20 Away) square off against 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 1-0.

Our prediction is to snap up the 1.93 that the Pacers are able to cover the spread. The favorites are -4.5 when playing the Bucks and the margin of victory could be a good deal more significant.

Pacers Beat Bucks in Pair’s Previous Clash

The previous clash between Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers was on Saturday, with the Pacers registering a 117-98 win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Pascal Siakam starred with 25 points for the Pacers, with Myles Turner and Andrew Nembhard bagging 19 and 17. Giannis Antetokounmpo racked up 36 points and 12 rebounds for the Bucks, with A.J. Green recording 15 points and Gary Trent Jr. 14.

We’ve seen six Pacers wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

NBA Reg. Season W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics Pacers 50 32 0.61 117.4 115.1 2.3 29-12 21-20 10-6 29-22 8-2 1W
Celtics Bucks 48 34 0.585 115.5 113 2.5 28-14 20-20 9-7 31-21 8-2 8W
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Milwaukee Bucks – Last 10 Games

The Bucks have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 122.4 points, 41.2 rebounds, 27.2 assists, 7.1 steals and 4.5 blocks while shooting 51.6% from the field and 74.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 118.6 points and 44.1 rebounds per contest.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 25.8 points, 9.3 rebounds and 7.7 assists, while A.J. Green averages 2.2 (53.7%) 3-pointers made.

Indiana Pacers – Last 10 Games

The Pacers have won 8 and lost 2 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 118.2 points, 45.6 rebounds, 28.4 assists, 7.9 steals and 8.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.5% from the field and 76.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 113.3 points and 47.6 rebounds.

Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 13.9 points, 7.7 assists and 2.0 (35.7%) 3-pointers made, while Pascal Siakam has an average of 4.8 rebounds.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Milwaukee Bucks lineup: Damian Lillard, Brook Lopez, Taurean Prince, Kyle Kuzma, Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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

Expert NBA Analysis

The first port of call is to check out the team news for each franchise and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.

Key Bucks vs Pacers stats:

  • The -4.5 line has been covered by Pacers in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -4.5 line has been covered by Pacers in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -4.5 line has been covered by Pacers in 2 consecutive games.

Bucks vs Pacers Prediction

We’re confident of backing Indiana Pacers to cover the -4.5 spread in this NBA matchup. This is a more than generous line and the favorites look a value pick at 1.93.

You have the choice to buy or sell points depending on which direction you want to move the line. Decide whether or not you want to play it safer or take a riskier option.

Pacers -4.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 51.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our cappers have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 6.5 Assists 2.02 Bet365 logo

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks) has an average of 11.5 assists in the past 4 road games. You can secure betting odds of 2.02 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Assists wager making appeal.

Latest Giannis Antetokounmpo Player Prop Odds

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Bobby Portis Over 7.5 Rebounds 1.75 Bet365 logo

Bobby Portis (Bucks) has recorded Over 7.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of 1.75 are now available.

Latest Bobby Portis Player Prop Odds

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Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Bet Builder Tips

Spread Pacers -4
Totals Over 228.5
Player Assists Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 6.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Pacers to cover the -4 spread, Over 228.5 on the total and Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks) to get Over 6.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bucks Bucks logo 114 - 122 Pacers logo Pacers

Correct score betting might be tough to predict but there’s a tasty potential return if you get it right. We’ll try the Pacers to achieve a 122-114 victory at huge odds.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Latest Odds Suggest Pacers Win

With the sportsbooks giving them a 63% probability of winning this NBA game, Indiana Pacers might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their 1.60 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get 2.42 about Milwaukee Bucks.

There is a spread of 4 and total points has a line of 228.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. If you fancy Over 228.5, this outcome can be backed at 1.91.

Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game, you can feast on a huge selection of team props and game lines. The options are practically endless and it’s great to have so many alternatives.

Betting Lines & Odds

Giannis Antetokounmpo Favorite to Score the Most Points

Giannis Antetokounmpo is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get 1.88 that he goes Over 32.5 points and 1.85 when it comes to Under.

Player Points

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
Over 32.5
1.88
Under 32.5
1.85
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Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Over 20.5
1.91
Under 20.5
1.83
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Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers)
Over 18.5
1.81
Under 18.5
1.93
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Damian Lillard (Bucks)
Over 17.5
1.87
Under 17.5
1.87
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Player Assists

Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers)
Over 10.5
1.79
Under 10.5
1.95
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Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
Over 6.5
2.02
Under 6.5
1.74
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Damian Lillard (Bucks)
Over 5.5
1.88
Under 5.5
1.85
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Andrew Nembhard (Pacers)
Over 4.5
1.73
Under 4.5
2.04
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Player Rebounds

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
Over 12.5
2.02
Under 12.5
1.74
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Bobby Portis (Bucks)
Over 7.5
1.74
Under 7.5
2.02
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Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Over 6.5
1.73
Under 6.5
2.04
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Myles Turner (Pacers)
Over 6.5
1.80
Under 6.5
1.93
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Micro Betting

Micro betting is something that’s really popular with bettors, with basketball fans essentially being able to wager in-game when it comes to score, team and player props. Check out the two-way lines where you can bet whether the next shot will be a Two-pointer or a Three-pointer.

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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

  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 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
Giannis Antetokounmpo 1 38 36 1 36.0 1.0 - 12.0 2.0 1.0
Kevin Porter Jr. 1 29.4 12 5 12.0 5.0 - 5.0 - 1.0
Gary Trent Jr. 1 26.9 14 2 14.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 - 1.0

Indiana Pacers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Tyrese Haliburton 1 34.3 10 12 10.0 12.0 - 7.0 - -
Pascal Siakam 1 32.9 25 2 25.0 2.0 3.0 7.0 1.0 1.0
Myles Turner 1 31.1 19 2 19.0 2.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 1.0

Injuries & Suspensions

Milwaukee Bucks Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Tyler Smith
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
0 Damian Lillard
11 Brook Lopez
12 Taurean Prince
18 Kyle Kuzma
34 Giannis Antetokounmpo

Previous Milwaukee Bucks Lineups

20 Apr NBA Playoffs
Bucks 98-117 Pacers
14 Apr NBA
Pistons 133-140 Bucks
12 Apr NBA
Bucks 125-119 Pistons
11 Apr NBA
Pelicans 111-136 Bucks
09 Apr NBA
Timberwolves 103-110 Bucks
07 Apr NBA
Bucks 111-107 Pelicans
06 Apr NBA
Bucks 121-115 Heat
04 Apr NBA
Bucks 126-113 76ers
02 Apr NBA
Suns 123-133 Bucks
31 Mar NBA
Hawks 145-124 Bucks

Previous Indiana Pacers Lineups

20 Apr NBA Playoffs
Bucks 98-117 Pacers
14 Apr NBA
Pacers 126-118 Cavaliers
12 Apr NBA
Magic 129-115 Pacers
11 Apr NBA
Cavaliers 112-114 Pacers
09 Apr NBA
Wizards 98-104 Pacers
07 Apr NBA
Pacers 125-120 Nuggets
05 Apr NBA
Jazz 112-140 Pacers
03 Apr NBA
Hornets 105-119 Pacers
01 Apr NBA
Kings 109-111 Pacers
30 Mar NBA
Pacers 111-132 Thunder

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 61 21 0.744 116.3 107.2 9.1 28-13 33-8 14-2 39-13 8-2 2W
Knicks 51 31 0.622 115.8 111.7 4.1 27-14 24-17 12-4 34-18 6-4 1W
Raptors 30 52 0.366 110.9 115.2 -4.3 18-23 12-29 8-8 21-31 5-5 2L
Nets 26 56 0.317 105.1 112.2 -7.1 12-29 14-27 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
76ers 24 58 0.293 109.6 115.8 -6.2 12-29 12-29 3-13 15-37 1-9 2L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers 64 18 0.78 121.9 112.4 9.5 34-7 30-11 12-4 41-11 6-4 1L
Pacers 50 32 0.61 117.4 115.1 2.3 29-12 21-20 10-6 29-22 8-2 1W
Bucks 48 34 0.585 115.5 113 2.5 28-14 20-20 9-7 31-21 8-2 8W
Pistons 44 38 0.537 115.5 113.6 1.9 22-19 22-19 5-11 29-23 4-6 2L
Bulls 39 43 0.476 117.8 119.4 -1.6 18-23 21-20 4-12 28-24 7-3 3W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 41 41 0.5 105.4 105.5 -0.1 22-19 19-22 12-4 31-21 7-3 1L
Hawks 40 42 0.488 118.2 119.3 -1.1 21-19 19-23 10-6 30-22 5-5 3W
Heat 37 45 0.451 110.6 110 0.6 19-22 18-23 10-6 24-28 6-4 1L
Hornets 19 63 0.232 105.1 114.2 -9.1 12-29 7-34 1-15 10-42 1-9 7L
Wizards 18 64 0.22 108 120.4 -12.4 8-33 10-31 7-9 13-39 2-8 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 68 14 0.829 120.5 107.6 12.9 36-6 32-8 12-4 39-13 8-2 4W
Nuggets 50 32 0.61 120.8 116.9 3.9 26-15 24-17 8-8 32-20 5-5 3W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 114.3 109.3 5 25-16 24-17 11-5 33-19 8-2 3W
Trail Blazers 36 46 0.439 110.9 113.9 -3 22-19 14-27 6-10 19-33 4-6 1W
Jazz 17 65 0.207 111.9 121.2 -9.3 10-31 7-34 3-13 8-44 1-9 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Clippers 50 32 0.61 112.9 108.2 4.7 30-11 20-21 9-7 29-23 9-1 8W
Lakers 50 32 0.61 113.4 112.2 1.2 31-10 19-22 12-4 36-16 6-4 1L
Warriors 48 34 0.585 113.8 110.5 3.3 24-17 24-17 5-11 29-23 7-3 1L
Kings 40 42 0.488 115.7 115.3 0.4 20-21 20-21 5-11 26-26 5-5 1W
Suns 36 46 0.439 113.6 116.6 -3 24-17 12-29 9-7 22-30 1-9 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 52 30 0.634 114.3 109.8 4.5 29-12 23-18 13-3 31-21 6-4 3L
Grizzlies 48 34 0.585 121.7 116.9 4.8 26-15 22-19 11-5 27-24 4-6 1W
Mavericks 39 43 0.476 114.2 115.4 -1.2 22-18 17-25 8-8 23-29 4-6 1L
Spurs 34 48 0.415 113.9 116.7 -2.8 20-21 14-27 5-11 22-30 3-7 1W
Pelicans 21 61 0.256 109.8 119.3 -9.5 14-27 7-34 3-13 13-38 2-8 7L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers 64 18 0.78 121.9 112.4 9.5 34-7 30-11 12-4 41-11 6-4 1L
Celtics 61 21 0.744 116.3 107.2 9.1 28-13 33-8 14-2 39-13 8-2 2W
Knicks 51 31 0.622 115.8 111.7 4.1 27-14 24-17 12-4 34-18 6-4 1W
Pacers 50 32 0.61 117.4 115.1 2.3 29-12 21-20 10-6 29-22 8-2 1W
Bucks 48 34 0.585 115.5 113 2.5 28-14 20-20 9-7 31-21 8-2 8W
Pistons 44 38 0.537 115.5 113.6 1.9 22-19 22-19 5-11 29-23 4-6 2L
Magic 41 41 0.5 105.4 105.5 -0.1 22-19 19-22 12-4 31-21 7-3 1L
Hawks 40 42 0.488 118.2 119.3 -1.1 21-19 19-23 10-6 30-22 5-5 3W
Bulls 39 43 0.476 117.8 119.4 -1.6 18-23 21-20 4-12 28-24 7-3 3W
Heat 37 45 0.451 110.6 110 0.6 19-22 18-23 10-6 24-28 6-4 1L
Raptors 30 52 0.366 110.9 115.2 -4.3 18-23 12-29 8-8 21-31 5-5 2L
Nets 26 56 0.317 105.1 112.2 -7.1 12-29 14-27 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
76ers 24 58 0.293 109.6 115.8 -6.2 12-29 12-29 3-13 15-37 1-9 2L
Hornets 19 63 0.232 105.1 114.2 -9.1 12-29 7-34 1-15 10-42 1-9 7L
Wizards 18 64 0.22 108 120.4 -12.4 8-33 10-31 7-9 13-39 2-8 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 68 14 0.829 120.5 107.6 12.9 36-6 32-8 12-4 39-13 8-2 4W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 114.3 109.8 4.5 29-12 23-18 13-3 31-21 6-4 3L
Lakers 50 32 0.61 113.4 112.2 1.2 31-10 19-22 12-4 36-16 6-4 1L
Nuggets 50 32 0.61 120.8 116.9 3.9 26-15 24-17 8-8 32-20 5-5 3W
Clippers 50 32 0.61 112.9 108.2 4.7 30-11 20-21 9-7 29-23 9-1 8W
Warriors 48 34 0.585 113.8 110.5 3.3 24-17 24-17 5-11 29-23 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 114.3 109.3 5 25-16 24-17 11-5 33-19 8-2 3W
Grizzlies 48 34 0.585 121.7 116.9 4.8 26-15 22-19 11-5 27-24 4-6 1W
Kings 40 42 0.488 115.7 115.3 0.4 20-21 20-21 5-11 26-26 5-5 1W
Mavericks 39 43 0.476 114.2 115.4 -1.2 22-18 17-25 8-8 23-29 4-6 1L
Suns 36 46 0.439 113.6 116.6 -3 24-17 12-29 9-7 22-30 1-9 1L
Trail Blazers 36 46 0.439 110.9 113.9 -3 22-19 14-27 6-10 19-33 4-6 1W
Spurs 34 48 0.415 113.9 116.7 -2.8 20-21 14-27 5-11 22-30 3-7 1W
Pelicans 21 61 0.256 109.8 119.3 -9.5 14-27 7-34 3-13 13-38 2-8 7L
Jazz 17 65 0.207 111.9 121.2 -9.3 10-31 7-34 3-13 8-44 1-9 2L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 68 14 0.829 120.5 107.6 12.9 36-6 32-8 12-4 39-13 8-2 4W
Cavaliers 64 18 0.78 121.9 112.4 9.5 34-7 30-11 12-4 41-11 6-4 1L
Celtics 61 21 0.744 116.3 107.2 9.1 28-13 33-8 14-2 39-13 8-2 2W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 114.3 109.8 4.5 29-12 23-18 13-3 31-21 6-4 3L
Knicks 51 31 0.622 115.8 111.7 4.1 27-14 24-17 12-4 34-18 6-4 1W
Nuggets 50 32 0.61 120.8 116.9 3.9 26-15 24-17 8-8 32-20 5-5 3W
Pacers 50 32 0.61 117.4 115.1 2.3 29-12 21-20 10-6 29-22 8-2 1W
Lakers 50 32 0.61 113.4 112.2 1.2 31-10 19-22 12-4 36-16 6-4 1L
Clippers 50 32 0.61 112.9 108.2 4.7 30-11 20-21 9-7 29-23 9-1 8W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 114.3 109.3 5 25-16 24-17 11-5 33-19 8-2 3W
Grizzlies 48 34 0.585 121.7 116.9 4.8 26-15 22-19 11-5 27-24 4-6 1W
Bucks 48 34 0.585 115.5 113 2.5 28-14 20-20 9-7 31-21 8-2 8W
Warriors 48 34 0.585 113.8 110.5 3.3 24-17 24-17 5-11 29-23 7-3 1L
Pistons 44 38 0.537 115.5 113.6 1.9 22-19 22-19 5-11 29-23 4-6 2L
Magic 41 41 0.5 105.4 105.5 -0.1 22-19 19-22 12-4 31-21 7-3 1L
Hawks 40 42 0.488 118.2 119.3 -1.1 21-19 19-23 10-6 30-22 5-5 3W
Kings 40 42 0.488 115.7 115.3 0.4 20-21 20-21 5-11 26-26 5-5 1W
Bulls 39 43 0.476 117.8 119.4 -1.6 18-23 21-20 4-12 28-24 7-3 3W
Mavericks 39 43 0.476 114.2 115.4 -1.2 22-18 17-25 8-8 23-29 4-6 1L
Heat 37 45 0.451 110.6 110 0.6 19-22 18-23 10-6 24-28 6-4 1L
Suns 36 46 0.439 113.6 116.6 -3 24-17 12-29 9-7 22-30 1-9 1L
Trail Blazers 36 46 0.439 110.9 113.9 -3 22-19 14-27 6-10 19-33 4-6 1W
Spurs 34 48 0.415 113.9 116.7 -2.8 20-21 14-27 5-11 22-30 3-7 1W
Raptors 30 52 0.366 110.9 115.2 -4.3 18-23 12-29 8-8 21-31 5-5 2L
Nets 26 56 0.317 105.1 112.2 -7.1 12-29 14-27 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
76ers 24 58 0.293 109.6 115.8 -6.2 12-29 12-29 3-13 15-37 1-9 2L
Pelicans 21 61 0.256 109.8 119.3 -9.5 14-27 7-34 3-13 13-38 2-8 7L
Hornets 19 63 0.232 105.1 114.2 -9.1 12-29 7-34 1-15 10-42 1-9 7L
Wizards 18 64 0.22 108 120.4 -12.4 8-33 10-31 7-9 13-39 2-8 1W
Jazz 17 65 0.207 111.9 121.2 -9.3 10-31 7-34 3-13 8-44 1-9 2L
  • 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