Milwaukee Bucks (31-17) vs. Indiana Pacers (24-26)
January 27, 2023 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Indiana Pacers +8; Over/Under: +236
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The Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers meet Friday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 113.1 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 111.5 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 31 points and 12 rebounds, while Jrue Holiday is averaging 19.5 points and 4.9 rebounds. Brook Lopez is the third double-digit scorer and Bobby Portis is grabbing 10.1 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 74.2 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.3 rebounds per game.
The Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 115.1 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 116.8 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 20.2 points and 4 rebounds, while Buddy Hield is averaging 17.6 points and 4.9 rebounds. Bennedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 8 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 80.1 percent from the free throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.2 rebounds per game.
Bucks vs Pacers Trends
The Bucks are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 Friday games and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss. The Pacers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 home games and 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The under is 22-8 in Bucks last 30 road games. The over is 39-19-1 in Pacers last 59 home games. The Bucks are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Randy’s Free Pick
The Milwaukee Bucks have been shaky at best on the road this season, but this is a game they should cruise. The Indiana Pacers are dealing with oodles of injuries, and they’re losing their last 5 games by an average of 9.6 points while allowing 51.5 percent shooting. With Middleton back in the mix, the Bucks should soon find their stride. I’ll lay the chalk, given the Pacers current from.
