Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Bucks vs Pacers prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Indianapolis.

  • The Bucks are at 16-14.
  • Defensively, Milwaukee are giving up 111.3 points per game.
  • The Bucks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Pacers.
  • The Pacers look to improve on their 16-17 record.
  • Indiana has an effective field goal percentage of 56% (5th).
  • The Pacers are coming off a 123-114 win vs. the Bucks.

Bucks vs Pacers Prediction

Today at 3:00 ET, the Indiana Pacers (16-17) will host the Milwaukee Bucks (16-14) in a Central Division matchup. The Pacers are currently 8th in the Eastern Conference while the Bucks are 6th.

Oddsmakers have the Bucks favored by 1.5 points on the road. The over/under line for this game is currently set at 230 points.

Bucks vs. Pacers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Milwaukee Bucks at Indiana Pacers
  • Where: Indianapolis at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
  • Date: Tuesday, December 31st
  • Betting Odds MIL -1.5, MIL -118 | IND -101 O/U 230

Bucks Preview: Taking a Look at the Bucks Chances in Indianapolis

The Bucks fell to 16-14 on the season after a 116-111 road loss to the Bulls on Saturday. Milwaukee, favored by 2.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 227 fell short of the 231.5 O/U line.

After trailing 33-25 in the 1st quarter, the Bucks rallied to lead 84-83 going into the 4th. However, a 10-0 run by the Bulls turned the game from 86-85 to 95-86, and Milwaukee couldn’t recover.

In their 116-111 loss to the Bulls, the Bucks shot just 40.2% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 15 threes. Damian Lillard led the way with 29 points and 12 assists, adding 11 points in the 4th quarter.

Khris Middleton contributed 21 points, knocking down 4 threes at a 66.7% clip. Brook Lopez added 22 points, with 7 coming in the final period.

Defensively, the Bucks gave up 116 points to the Bulls, including 33 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters. They tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 21 points. Milwaukee sent Chicago to the line 17 times, with the Bulls converting 12 free throws.

The Bulls shot 47% from the field and hit 14 threes at a 38% clip. The Bucks grabbed 37 defensive rebounds but allowed 11 offensive boards. They also recorded 6 steals and 7 blocks.

Pacers Preview: Will the Pacers Pull Through as the Home Underdog?

The Bucks fell to 16-14 on the season after a 116-111 road loss to the Bulls on Saturday. Milwaukee, favored by 2.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 227 points came in just under the 231.5-point line.

After trailing 33-25 after the 1st quarter, Milwaukee responded by outscoring Chicago 35-29 in the 2nd and 24-21 in the 3rd. However, the Bulls went on a decisive 10-0 run in the 4th, turning an 86-85 lead into a 95-86 advantage, and outscored the Bucks 33-27 in the final period.

Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers to a 123-114 win over the Celtics, finishing with 31 points, 7 assists, and 6 rebounds while shooting 57.9% from the field. Andrew Nembhard and Pascal Siakam each contributed 17 points, with Nembhard adding 8 assists and 8 rebounds.

Indiana shot 52.9% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 9 threes at a 39.1% rate. Haliburton scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter, while Jarace Walker added 11 of his 12 points in the 2nd quarter.

The Pacers gave up 114 points but tightened up defensively in the 4th quarter, allowing just 23 points to help secure the win over the Celtics. Indiana allowed 29 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters and 33 in the 3rd. Boston shot 46% from the field.

Indiana did a good job defending the three, with the Celtics hitting just 16 threes on 29% shooting. Boston also went to the line 19 times, making 12 free throws. The Pacers finished with 39 defensive rebounds, giving up 8 offensive boards, while adding 6 steals.

Bucks vs Pacers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past five road matchups, Milwaukee has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 109 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
  • The Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last home games and 4-1 straight-up.
  • As the betting underdog, the Pacers have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Indiana posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
  • Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Milwaukee has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.

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