The Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks meet Friday in NBA action at the Fiserv Forum. Here’s a Bucks vs Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Bucks vs Pacers Pick.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers lost to the Rockets and Jazz, and they play the Raptors next. The Pacers have lost 6 of their last 9 games.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 110.9 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 118.7 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 23.8 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Andrew Nembhard is averaging 17.3 points and 3 rebounds. Obi Toppin is the third double-digit scorer, and Aaron Nesmith is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Bulls and Pelicans, and they play the Magic next. The Bucks have lost 9 of their last 13 games.
The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 112.1 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 116.1 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 28 points and 10 rebounds, while Kevin Porter Jr. is averaging 16.8 points and 5.1 rebounds. Ryan Rollins is the third double-digit scorer, and Bobby Portis is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 39.4 percent from beyond the arc and 73.1 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Bucks have won each of their last four games as home underdogs against the Pacers.
- The Pacers have lost eight of their last nine road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Bucks’ last five games.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Bucks teams that held a losing record.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Bucks have lost each of their last eight games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The Pacers have won each of their last six games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last four games when playing with a rest advantage.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bucks’ last 12 night games against the Pacers following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Nine of the Pacers’ last 10 night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- Myles Turner is one of only three qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 threes and 1.5 blocks this season.
- AJ Green ranks 11th amongst qualified players for 3P% (43.5%) this season.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- Jay Huff ranks 1st amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (3.6) this season.
- Andrew Nembhard has recorded 8+ assists in six consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.6).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (73.1%).
- The Pacers rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (11.4).
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for true shooting percentage this season (55.5%).
Bucks vs Pacers Injury Report
The Bucks will be without Taurean Prince and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Ousmane Dieng, Gary Harris, and Bobby Portis are questionable.
The Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton, Ivica Zubac, Kobe Brown, and Obi Toppin. Micah Potter is questionable.
Bucks vs Pacers Prediction
The Pacers probably should be favored because they’re as healthy as they’ve been all season. However, I’m not laying points with a Pacers team that has just 3 road wins. The Pacers are 3-4 SU this season as a favorite. The Bucks have quietly won back-to-back games with the offense looking strong. We also can’t rule out that this is a home game and Giannis survived the trade deadline. That is not only a boost to the locker room, but the crowd should be out in full force as well. I’ll grab the bucket in a game I expect the Bucks to win outright.