The Indiana Pacers (50-32) travel to face off against the Milwaukee Bucks (48-34) on Friday, April 25th. This game will be played at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee and televised on ESPN. The Pacers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Bucks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Bucks. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.

Pacers vs Bucks

The Pacers Are Coming Off A Win

The Pacers improved to 50-32 on the season with a 123-115 win over the Bucks on Tuesday, April 22nd. Playing at home, Indiana entered the game as -4.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total score of 238 points went over the pre-game line of 229.

Indiana jumped out to a 40-30 lead after the 1st quarter, but Milwaukee closed the gap by taking the 2nd quarter 30-28. The Pacers regained control by winning the 3rd quarter 31-27, extending their lead to 99-87 heading into the 4th. The Bucks went on a 13-0 run, stretching the score from 115-102 to 128-102.

The Bucks Are Coming Off A Win

Milwaukee’s 123-115 loss to the Pacers on Tuesday dropped their record to 48-34 for the season. The Bucks, who were +4.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread, losing by eight points. The game’s total score of 238 points exceeded the over/under line of 229.

After falling behind 40-30 in the 1st quarter, Milwaukee edged Indiana 30-28 in the 2nd. However, the Pacers extended their lead to 99-87 by the end of the 3rd. The Bucks went on a 13-0 run, stretching the score from 115-102 to 128-102, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap.

Pacers Offense Breakdown

Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 24 points and 11 rebounds in their 123-115 win over the Bucks, scoring 10 points in the 3rd quarter. Tyrese Haliburton added 21 points and 12 assists, while Andrew Nembhard contributed 17 points, including 7 in the 3rd quarter.

Indiana hit 16 threes at a 44.4% rate, with Nembhard connecting on 3 of 5 attempts. Overall, the Pacers shot 48.9% from the field.

Bucks Offense Breakdown

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 34 points and 18 rebounds, shooting 70% from the field in their loss to the Pacers. Bobby Portis contributed 28 points, hitting 6 threes at 54.5%, while Damian Lillard struggled, shooting just 30.8% and adding 14 points.

Milwaukee shot 50.6% overall, connecting on 40% from deep with 14 made threes. Giannis scored 10 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, and Portis added 11 in the final period.

Pacers Team Defense

Even though the Pacers allowed 115 points, they managed to hold the Bucks to 27 points in the 3rd quarter and 28 in the 4th, helping them secure the win. Indiana gave up 30 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters.

From beyond the arc, the Pacers limited the Bucks to 14 threes on 40% shooting. Milwaukee went to the line 19 times, making 13 free throws. Defensively, Indiana recorded 8 steals and 3 blocks.

Bucks Team Defense

Defensively, the Pacers gave up 115 points to the Bucks but still managed to secure the win. They allowed 30 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters but tightened up in the 3rd, giving up 27, and held Milwaukee to 28 points in the 4th.

Indiana held the Bucks to 14 made threes on 40% shooting. Milwaukee went to the line 19 times, hitting 13 free throws. The Pacers grabbed 31 defensive rebounds, allowed 12 offensive boards, and finished with 8 steals and 3 blocks.

Pacers vs Bucks Trends

• When looking at their past three road matchups, Indiana has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 120 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
• In their last five games at home, the Bucks have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 114 points per game in these contests.
• As the betting underdog, the Pacers have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
• Through their last three games as the favorite, the Bucks have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 3-0.

Pacers vs Bucks Prediction

We’re putting our money on the Bucks to win, and have the projected score sitting at 147-130. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Bucks at -5.5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 230.5 and our model has the Pacers and Bucks finishing with a combined 277 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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