If you’re on the hunt for predictions regarding Bucks vs. Pacers, look no further. The Pacers are hitting the road to challenge the Bucks on Thursday, Dec 7 at 5:00 ET. Currently, the total is 257, with the Bucks being favored by 5.5. Keep reading to get our Bucks vs. Pacers player props and predictions.
Bucks vs. Pacers Odds
- Spread: Bucks -5.5
- Total 257
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Dec 7
- Time: 5:00 ET
- Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas NV
- TV: ESPN
Pacers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pacers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- The Pacers are 3-2 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Pacers have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.
Bucks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Bucks have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last five home games, Milwaukee has averaged 126 points per game while allowing 118. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
- 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.
Can the Pacers Pull Off a Win at Las Vegas?
Coming into today’s game vs. the Bucks, the Pacers are above .500 with a record of 11-8. When playing on the road, the Pacers are 4-3 this season compared to 7-5 at home.
Indiana’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 122 points against the Celtics. They had an overall field goal percentage of 45.7% and made 17/21 free throws. The team’s top scorer is Tyrese Haliburton, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 26.9, while Myles Turner also maintains a PPG average of 16.6 leading up to the game.
Coming into today’s game, the Pacers’ defense is giving up an average of 125.2 points per contest.
When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Pacers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.9% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 39.0% from downtown.
Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Bucks?
As they prepare to face the Pacers, the Bucks are hoping to add to their winning record of 15-6. Against other Eastern Conference teams, the Bucks are 13-6 and are 2-0 in non-conference games.
Milwaukee’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 146 points against the Knicks. They had an overall field goal percentage of 60.4% and made 13/19 free throws. In terms of three-point shooting, the Bucks offense has been good from outside, hitting 38% of their three-pointers on an average of 37.7 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 50%.
At this time, the Bucks’ defense is positioned 24th in the NBA, permitting 118.3 points per game.
So far this season, the Bucks’ defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 17th in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 21.1 times per game vs. Milwaukee.
Bucks vs. Pacers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Tyrese Haliburton and his points prop of 28.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -113 while the under is at -121. Based on our projections, Tyrese Haliburton is expected to go 10/19 from the field, resulting in 29 points. We recommend taking the over on his prop bet, which offers a payout of -113.
- The Prop: Tyrese Haliburton Over 28.5 Points (-113)
Bucks vs. Pacers Predictions
As the underdogs with a spread of +5.5, 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.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 257 and given that our model is projecting 231 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Pacers +5.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook