Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction 4-26-24 Picks

The Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers meet Friday in Game 3 East NBA Playoffs action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers prediction.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks look to regain home court advantage by winning this game and taking a 2-1 series lead. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 108.5 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 109.5 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Damian Lillard is averaging 34.5 points and 5 rebounds, while Khris Middleton is averaging 19 points and 7.5 rebounds. Brook Lopez is the third double-digit scorer and Bobby Portis is grabbing 11 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 39.1 percent from beyond the arc and 94.1 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 32.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers look to build on their game 2 win by winning here and taking a 2-1 series lead. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 109.5 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 108.5 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 36.5 points and 12 rebounds, while Myles Turner is averaging 19.5 points and 7.5 rebounds. Andrew Nembhard is the third double-digit scorer and Tyrese Haliburton is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 32.4 percent from beyond the arc and 65.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 39.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.5 rebounds per game.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Injury Report

The Bucks will continue to be without Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jaylin Galloway, but now Khris Middleton is questionable with an ankle injury and Chris Livingston is doubtful with an illness. Not what you want to hear if you’re the Bucks. The Pacers don’t have any new injuries to report, as Bennedict Mathurin is the only player who won’t be eligible.

Indiana Pacers Team Facts

• The Pacers have lost each of their last 10 Eastern Conference First Round games following a win.
• The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as favorites after winning as underdogs.
• Eight of the Pacers’ last nine playoff games as favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.

Milwaukee Bucks Team Facts

• The Bucks have won 21 of their last 22 games against Central Division opponents after losing as favorites.
• The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 12 games as road underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• Seven of the Bucks’ last eight night games against the Pacers following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Prediction

The Pacers looked much more comfortable in game 2, and now they come home, where 26 of their 49 wins have come. The Bucks aren’t in great shape, as they were already without Antetokounmpo, but now there’s concern they could be without Middleton as well. That’s two of the Buck’s three best players, they could be without on the road against a Pacers team that pushes the pace and scores a ton. The Pacers have won 6 of the last 9 games against the Bucks. Given the injury situation, I find it difficult to get involved with the Bucks. It’s the Pacers or pass for me here.