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Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction 1-3-24 NBA Picks

Indiana Pacers (18-15) vs Milwaukee Bucks (24-9)
2024-01-03 19:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Indiana Pacers +3 -- Over/Under: 257.5
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The Milwaukee Bucks look to stay hot after winning 11 of their last 14 games. The Indiana Pacers have won 4 straight games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers prediction.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview 

The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Nets and Cavaliers last week, but they just lost to the Pacers. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 124.6 points on 50 percent shooting and allowing 119 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 30.9 points and 11.3 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 25.5 points and 4.5 rebounds. Khris Middleton is the third double-digit scorer and Brook Lopez is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.

Milwaukee Bucks Team Facts

  • The Bucks have won each of their last 21 games against Central Division opponents after losing as favorites.
  • The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games against Central Division opponents after losing as favorites.
  • Each of the Bucks’ last seven Wednesday games as favorites have gone OVER the total points line.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview 

The Indiana Pacers beat the Rockets, Bulls, Knicks, and Bucks during this streak. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 126.4 points on 50.7 percent shooting and allowing 124.4 points on 50.3 percent shooting. Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 24.7 points and 4.2 rebounds, while Myles Turner is averaging 17.6 points and 7.4 rebounds. Bennedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Buddy Hield is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 39 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.4 rebounds per game.

Indiana Pacers Team Facts

  • The Pacers have won each of their last seven home games against the Bucks following a road win.
  • The Pacers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Central Division opponents.
  • Each of the Pacers’ last 12 Wednesday games have gone OVER the total points line.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers prediction

The Bucks and Pacers will play for the fourth time in a month, and it’s the Pacers who have won 3 of the last 4 meetings. These teams just played each other on Monday, and it was the Pacers who won despite Antetokounmpo having a triple double. Neither team plays defense and the Pacers who are ridiculously good offensively seem way too comfortable. At home and no defense from either side, give me the free bucket with the Pacers.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Indiana Pacers +3

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Randy Chambers

Randy has covered sports betting since 2014 and writes about everything from NFL to WNBA. Follow Randy Chambers on Twitter.

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