The Bucks are gearing up for a showdown against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, Dec 13. Today’s game is scheduled to start at 8:00 ET and will be broadcast on BSW. Milwaukee comes into this matchup as 6.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 258.5. Will the Bucks manage to secure a win as the favorite? Below, you’ll find our Bucks vs. Pacers player props and predictions.
Bucks vs. Pacers Odds
- Spread: Bucks -6.5
- Total 258.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Dec 13
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee WI
- TV: BSW
Pacers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pacers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- The Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last road games and 4-1 straight-up.
- Through their last five games as the underdog, the Pacers have an ATS record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 4-1.
Bucks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Bucks have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Milwaukee has played well in their previous five home games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 126 points per game while allowing 118. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
- Although the Bucks have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 2-3.
Will the Pacers Pull Through as the Away Underdog?
As they prepare to face the Bucks, the Pacers are looking to add to their winning record of 13-8. In their 21 games, the Pacers have gone 11-7 against other Eastern Conference teams and are 2-1 in non-conference play.
In their latest game, the Pacers offense put up 131 points against the Pistons. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 56.5% and made 13 threes. Bennedict Mathurin was the leading scorer for the Pacers, putting up 30 points. In addition, Myles Turner contributed 23 points.
As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Pacers is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 124.8 points per game (29th).
Indiana’s defense is currently forcing 12.2 turnovers per game, which is 6th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 4th in blocked shots, with an average of 6.3 rejections per game.
Will Milwaukee Win at Home?
Coming into today’s game, the Bucks are 16-7 overall and have gone 3-2 in their last five games. They are currently leading the Central division and are 3rd in the Eastern Conference.
In their recent matchup, the Bucks offense ended with 133 points against the Bulls. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 51.2% and made 15 threes. The team’s top scorer is Giannis Antetokounmpo, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 30.6, while Damian Lillard also maintains a PPG average of 25 leading up to the game.
At this time, the Bucks’ defense is positioned 24th in the NBA, permitting 119.2 points per game.
Inside the arc, the Bucks defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 53.6% and 35.7% from three-point territory.
Bucks vs. Pacers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Tyrese Haliburton and his points prop of 27.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -121 while the under is at -113. Our projections have Tyrese Haliburton finishing with a stat line of 23 points, 4 and 10 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 27.5.
- The Prop: Tyrese Haliburton Under 27.5 Points (-113)
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Bucks vs. Pacers Predictions
The Pacers come in as the underdog at +6.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 258.5 and our model has the Pacers and Bucks finishing with a combined 231 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Pacers +6.5 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook