The Milwaukee Bucks (36-27) travel to face off against the Indiana Pacers (35-28) on Tuesday, March 11th. This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and televised on TNT. Both the Bucks and Pacers will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 ET.

Bucks vs Pacers

The Bucks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Bucks dropped to 36-27 on the season after a 112-100 home loss to the Cavaliers on Sunday. Milwaukee entered the game as +7 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 212, well below the 241.5 O/U line.

Milwaukee fell behind after a 13-0 run by the Cavaliers, who extended their lead from 92-84 to 97-92. The Bucks won the 3rd quarter 25-22 but couldn’t close the gap in the 4th, where they were outscored 28-23.

The Pacers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Indiana’s record dropped to 35-28 after a 121-103 loss to the Bulls on Monday. The Pacers, who were -4 point favorites, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 224 points fell short of the 239-point O/U line.

After a 27-27 tie in the 1st quarter, the Bulls took control with a 40-21 2nd quarter, including a 12-0 run. Indiana trailed 94-73 going into the 4th and outscored Chicago 30-27 in the final period, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap.

Bucks Offense Breakdown

In their 112-100 loss to the Cavaliers, the Bucks struggled offensively, shooting just 42.9% from the field and connecting on only 29% of their three-point attempts, making 9 threes in total. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 30 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 54.2% of his shots.

Damian Lillard added 22 points, while Kyle Kuzma contributed 14 points and 6 rebounds, making 2 threes at a 40% clip. Giannis scored 9 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, while Lillard also added 9 points in the opening period.

Pacers Offense Breakdown

In their 121-103 loss to the Bulls, the Pacers shot just 39.6% from the field and connected on only 25% of their three-point attempts, making 10 threes in total. Myles Turner led the way with 15 points, 11 of which came in the 2nd quarter, and he hit 2 threes at a 40% clip.

Pascal Siakam added 13 points, with 6 coming in the opening quarter, while Ben Sheppard chipped in 12 points, scoring 7 in the 4th. Sheppard also made 2 threes, shooting 50% from beyond the arc.

Bucks Team Defense

The Bucks’ defense tightened up in the 3rd quarter, allowing just 22 points, but they still gave up 112 in their loss to the Cavaliers. Milwaukee allowed 34 points in the 1st quarter and 28 in both the 2nd and 4th. Overall, the Cavaliers shot 44% from the field.

Milwaukee struggled to defend the three, as Cleveland hit 19 threes at a 40% clip. The Cavaliers also went 15/19 from the free-throw line. The Bucks finished with 35 defensive rebounds, allowing 13 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals.

Pacers Team Defense

Defensively, the Bucks struggled in the 1st quarter, giving up 34 points, but they tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 22 points. Overall, they allowed 112 points on 44% shooting from the field.

Milwaukee had trouble defending the three, as the Cavaliers hit 19 threes at a 40% rate. The Bucks sent Cleveland to the line 19 times, where they made 15 free throws. Milwaukee finished with 9 steals and 2 blocks.

Bucks vs Pacers Trends

• When looking at their past ten road matchups, Milwaukee has an ATS record of 3-7 while averaging 111 per game. The team went 5-5 overall in these games.
• Across their five previous home games, Indiana has an ATS mark of 0-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 118 points per game.
• In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Pacers have a straight up record of 5-5 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
• As the betting favorite, the Bucks have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.

Bucks vs Pacers Prediction

As the underdogs with a spread of +3, we recommend going with the Pacers on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 234 and our model has the Bucks and Pacers finishing with a combined 265 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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