If you’re looking for Bucks vs. Pacers predictions, you’ve come to the right place. The Pacers are on the move to take on the Bucks on Sunday, Apr 21 at 7:00 ET. At present, the total is set at 231.5, and the Pacers are favored by 1 on the road. Keep reading to get our Bucks vs. Pacers player props and predictions.
Bucks vs. Pacers Odds
- Spread: Pacers -1
- Total 231.5
Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Apr 21
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee WI
- TV: TNT
Pacers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pacers have an over/under record of 5-0 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous road games, Indiana has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 122 points per game.
- The last ten games that Indiana was favored, they have an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 7-3 straight up.
Bucks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Bucks have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across their five previous home games, Milwaukee has an ATS mark of 1-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 106 points per game.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Bucks have a straight up record of 4-6 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
Are Indiana Ready for a Road Win?
Indiana has gone 44-36 against the spread this season, including a 22-18 ATS record on the road. As the favorite, they are 21-22 ATS this season and have covered the spread in their last two games as the favorite.
The Pacers have an O/U record of 43-39 this season, and the over has hit in their last five games. On average, their games have finished with 243.5 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 231.5.
Indiana’s last game finished with a combined score of 272 points, as they defeated the Hawks by a score of 157-115. The O/U line for that game was 242 points.
Indiana is currently 6th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 47-35. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 32-20 compared to 15-15 in non-conference games.
The Pacers are 3rd in the Central Division and have a road record of 21-20. On the road, they are 22-18 ATS, and they are favored by 1 point today.
This season, Indiana is averaging 123.3 points per game, which is the best mark in the league. They have been even better on the road, at 121 points per contest. The Pacers are also the top-ranked team in field goal percentage, hitting 50% of their shots. Their two-point field goal percentage of 58% is also the best in the NBA.
Myles Turner has been playing well for the Pacers of late, with an average of 20.4 points per game in his last five games. This has come while hitting 60.7% of his shots from the field. Over this stretch, he also hit 44% of his threes. Pascal Siakam has also been playing well of late, with 20.4 points per game on 60.3% shooting. For the season, Siakam is averaging 21.7 points per game. Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 20.1 points per game and 10.9 assists for the year.
So far, the Pacers’ defense is ranked 27th in the league at 120.2 points per contest. In the terms of takeaways, Pacers are causing 12.3 turnovers per game, ranking 12th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 8th in rejections, averaging 5.9 blocked shots each game.
Do the Bucks Stand a Chance at Home?
Milwaukee is currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 49-33. In the Central Division, they are in 1st place. In non-conference games, they went 15-15 compared to 34-18 against the East.
The Bucks have lost two straight games, and they also lost their last game vs. the spread. As the underdog, they are 4-11 straight-up and 6-9 vs. the spread. Today, they are 1-point underdogs.
In their last game, the Bucks lost to the Magic by a score of 113-88. The O/U line for that game was 215 points, and Milwaukee was getting 5.5 points. Their ATS record for the season is 35-47.
On average, Milwaukee’s games have finished with 235.3 points per game, and today’s O/U line is set at 231.5. This season, their games have averaged an over/under line of 234.3 points, and their O/U record for the season is 41-41.
Milwaukee comes into the game as the NBA’s 4th-ranked scoring offense, at 119 points per game. This figure is just a bit higher than their season average of 121.2 points per game at home. The Bucks are also a top-5 team in both three-point attempts and makes, at 38.1 attempts and 14.2 makes per contest.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to miss the game with a calf injury. This season, he is averaging 30.4 points and 11.5 rebounds. Over his last five games, Bobby Portis has hit 62.9% of his shots from the field and averaged 18 points. In these games, he averaged 2 threes per game and 7.4 rebounds. Brook Lopez has hit 2.4 threes per game in his last five games and 13.4 points.
Currently, the Bucks’ defense holds the 21st rank in the NBA, allowing 116.4 points per game. Opponents are hitting 54.1% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 35.5% of their three-point attempts.
Bucks vs. Pacers Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Pascal Siakam and his points prop of 22.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -127 while the under is at -108. Our projections have Pascal Siakam going 9/16 from the field on his way to 23 points. Our recommended bet is take the over on his prop bet with a payout of -127.
- The Prop: Pascal Siakam Over 22.5 Points (-127)
Bucks vs. Pacers Predictions
For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Pacers to secure the win, with an expected final score of 113-109. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -1.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 231.5, and our model predicts the Pacers and Bucks to score a combined 222 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Pacers -1 | at Fanduel Sportsbook