If you’re on the hunt for predictions regarding Pacers vs. Bucks, look no further. The Bucks are hitting the road to challenge the Pacers on Wednesday, Jan 3 at 7:00 ET. Currently, the total is 257.5, with Bucks being favored by 3.5. Check out our Pacers vs. Bucks player props and predictions.
Pacers vs. Bucks Odds
- Spread: Bucks -3.5
- Total 257.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Jan 3
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis IN
- TV: BSIN
Bucks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Bucks have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across the Bucks last ten road games, the team averaged 127 points per game while allowing 117. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 8-2, while going 7-3 straight-up.
- The last ten games that Milwaukee was favored, they have an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 8-2 straight up.
Pacers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pacers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Indiana has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 115 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Indiana has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 5-5 straight up.
Can Milwaukee Secure a Road Victory?
As the Bucks prepare to face the Pacers, they are aiming to improve their record of 24-9 which is above .500. When playing on the road this season, the Bucks are 8-6 compared to their 16-3 record at home.
When playing away from home, the Bucks have the 2nd highest scoring offense at 124.0 PPG. Overall, they are 2nd in the league with 124.6 PPG. Leading the team in scoring is Giannis Antetokounmpo at 30.9 PPG, while Damian Lillard is averaging 25.5 PPG.
So far this season, the Bucks have been a middle-of-the-pack defense, allowing 119.0 points per game (24th). On the road, they have been slightly worse, giving up 119.2 points per contest (21st).
One area where Milwaukee has excelled is defending the three-point line. They are 6th in the NBA in three-point percentage allowed (32.7%). In terms of made threes allowed per game, they are 6th at 11.3.
Over their last five games, the Bucks have been even better at defending the three-point line, ranking 1st in three-point percentage allowed (22.4%).
Can the Pacers Grab a Win at Home?
With a 18-14 overall record, the Pacers are hoping to extend their four game winning streak in today’s game. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 15-10 compared to a 3-4 record in non-conference play.
So far this season, the Pacers offense is averaging 126.4 points per game which is the highest in the league. In 81.2% of their games, the Pacers have scored more points than their opponent’s defensive average. In the Pacers’ last game against the Bucks, Tyrese Haliburton led the team with 26 points and Bennedict Mathurin added 25.
When it comes to defending the three-point line, the Pacers have been the best in the league, allowing opponents to shoot just 38.0% from beyond the arc. In terms of three-pointers made per game, Indiana is also first in the NBA, giving up just 10.6 made threes per contest.
Overall, the Pacers have struggled on the defensive end, ranking 29th in points allowed per game at 124.4. However, over their last five games, they have been better, giving up just 115.4 points per contest.
One area where Indiana has been strong defensively is in terms of blocked shots, ranking 2nd in the league at 6.6 per game. They have also been good at forcing turnovers, coming in at 11th in the NBA in steals per game.
Pacers vs. Bucks Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Giannis Antetokounmpo and his points prop of 36.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -113 while the under is at -121. Our model predicts that Giannis Antetokounmpo will finish with 33 points, 12 rebounds, and 6. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 36.5.
- The Prop: Giannis Antetokounmpo Under 36.5 Points (-121)
Pacers vs. Bucks Predictions
In this Bucks vs. Pacers matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Pacers at +3.5. While we project the Bucks to win 118-116, our recommendation is to bet on the Pacers for the point-spread.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 257.5, and our model projects the Bucks and Pacers to reach a combined total of 234 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Pacers +3.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook
