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The Milwaukee Bucks (16-14) and Indiana Pacers (16-17) meet Tuesday afternoon. Tip-off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse is set for 3 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Bucks vs. Pacers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Milwaukee leads 1-0 with 129-117 home win Nov. 22
Milwaukee lost 116-111 loss at the Chicago Bulls Saturday while failing to cover as a 2-point favorite. The Bucks struggled on the glass without F Giannis Antetokounmpo, who missed his 4th consecutive game, losing the rebounding battle 52-43. The Bucks have lost back-to-back games.
Indiana picked up a 123-114 win over the Boston Celtics Sunday while covering as a 10.5-point road underdog. G Tyrese Haliburton led 4 players scoring in double figure with 31 points. The Pacers held the Celtics to just 29.6% shooting from deep.
Bucks at Pacers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 6:37 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Bucks -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Pacers +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bucks -1.5 (-105) | Pacers +1.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Bucks at Pacers key injuries
Bucks
- F Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) questionable
- G AJ Green (calf) probable
- F Khris Middleton (ankle) probable
Pacers
- F Aaron Nesmith (ankle) out
- F Obi Toppin (ankle) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Bucks at Pacers picks and predictions
Prediction
Bucks 119, Pacers 116
Moneyline
PASS.
Milwaukee is 2-1 in its last 3 games against the Pacers and is simply the team with the higher ceiling, and the best player in Antetokounmpo, so I’m backing the Bucks to win even with Indiana being 6-4 in its last 10 against the Bucks.
The Pacers are the hotter team, going 7-3 in their last 10 games while the Bucks are 5-5 in their last 10 games. But if Antetokounmpo plays, which is still in question, the Bucks become a much safer bet to come away with the victory.
If you don’t want to mess around with the spread it’s fine to bet the Bucks (-120), but given the small spread, pass here and give the point and half and take the Bucks at the better price.
Against the spread
BET BUCKS -1.5 (-105).
The Bucks have covered the spread in 2 of their last 3 meetings with Indiana and are 3-2 ATS in their last 5 road games.
If Giannis returns, this is the perfect opportunity for the Bucks to gain some confidence and end their losing streak.
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 229.5 (-115).
The Over has hit in each of Indiana’s last 3 games and is 19-13-1 for the Pacers this season. The Over has also hit in back-to-back matchups between these squads and is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
This is a lean because the Under is 7-3 in Milwaukee’s last 10 games and is 17-13-1 for the Bucks this season.
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