Milwaukee Bucks (17-14) vs. Indiana Pacers (16-17)
December 31, 2024 3:00 pm EDT
The Line: Indiana Pacers -1.5; Over/Under: +228.5
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The Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Wells Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s an Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction. This article will include an Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Pick.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Nets and Bulls, and they play the Trail Blazers, Raptors, and Spurs next. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 113.3 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 111.9 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 32.7 points and 11.6 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 25.9 points and 4.6 rebounds. Bobby Portis is the third double-digit scorer and Khris Middleton is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.9 percent from beyond the arc and 72.9 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers lost to the Thunder, split with the Celtics, and they play the Heat, Suns, and Nets next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 114.7 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 116.8 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 19.9 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 17.8 points and 3.6 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 7.1 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.1 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
The Pacers will be without Aaron Nesmith, Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman, while Obi Toppin is questionable with an ankle injury. Toppin played just seven minutes against the Thunder and has missed the last two games for the Pacers.
AJ Green and Khris Middleton are probable for the Bucks, while Giannis Antetokounmpo is questionable with an illness. Antetokounmpo is averaging 34.6 minutes per game in the month of December, but he hasn’t played since the 20th, so we’re going on nearly two weeks without the Bucks superstar.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Pacers have won each of their last nine home games against the Bucks following a road win.
- The Bucks have lost each of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five-day games against teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last eight games between the Bucks and Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse has gone OVER the total points line.
- Ten of the Bucks’ last 11 games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse have gone OVER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
The Bucks are coming off two bad losses to the Nets and Bulls, and it’s hard getting behind them if they’re still without Antetokounmpo. The Bucks have also seen 9 of their 14 losses come on the road. The Pacers have played their best ball over the last couple of weeks, and they’re 7-3 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. The Pacers have also won 6 of the last 9 games against the Bucks. I like the way the Pacers are playing, and I don’t trust the Bucks without their best player. It’s just that simple. Of course, check the injury report for updates before locking in anything.
