The Indiana Pacers (37-28) and Milwaukee Bucks (37-28) will meet in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The game will broadcast live on NBA League Pass.
The Bucks are 6-point favorites over the Pacers on the spread (Bucks -6), with the over/under set at 234.5 total points. Milwaukee is a -225 favorite to win outright, while Indiana is +185 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Pacers vs. Bucks predictions and NBA picks.
Pacers vs. Bucks Picks, Prediction
Spread
My Bucks vs. Pacers best bet is on Milwaukee moneyline, with the best line currently available at Fanatics. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
Over/Under
I'm staying away from the total in tonight's contest.
My Pick: Bucks Moneyline (-225)
Pacers vs. Bucks Odds
| Pacers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+6 -110 | 234.5 -110o / -110u | +185 |
| Bucks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-6 -110 | 234.5 -110o / -110u | -225 |
- Pacers vs. Bucks spread: Bucks -6
- Pacers vs. Bucks over/under: 234.5 total points
- Pacers vs. Bucks moneyline: Pacers +185, Bucks -225
- Pacers vs. Bucks best bet: Bucks ML (-225)
Pacers vs. Bucks Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers will meet for an Eastern Conference showdown on Friday night. Milwaukee comes into this matchup with a record of 37-28. After a sluggish start to the season, Doc Rivers's squad has been one of the best in the Eastern Conference.
The Bucks' resurgence has them placed fourth in the East. Milwaukee trails the Knicks by five games, four third in the conference. Rivers team has played well lately, winning six of their last ten games. The Bucks have been as consistent as any team in the NBA, making the postseason eight consecutive years.
Milwaukee was crowned NBA Champions in 2021. Superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the squad with 30.5 points per game and 12.1 rebounds. Damian Lillard has enjoyed a strong season with 25.5 points per game and 7.2 assists. Kyle Kuzma has added 13.8 points and 6.9 rebounds per game in 15 games with the Bucks.
Indiana enters this contest with a record of 37-28. The Pacers are tied with the Bucks for the fourth-best conference record, but Milwaukee controls the tie-breaker. Rick Carlisle’s team will try to extend its winning streak to three games tonight. Indiana is coming off back-to-back wins over the Bucks and the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Pacers reached the playoffs for the first time since 2020 last season. Indiana reached the conference finals last season, where the Boston Celtics defeated them. Pascal Siakam leads the team with 20.9 points per game and 7.2 rebounds. Tyrese Haliburton has enjoyed a strong season with 18.4 points per game and 9.0 assists. Bennedict Mathurin has added 16.0 points per game and 5.4 rebounds.
Best Bet: Bucks ML (-225)
Pacers vs. Bucks Betting Predictions
Bucks Moneyline
We will ride with the home favorite tonight. I trust the Bucks will bounce back from their disastrous loss to the Pacers early in the week. Milwaukee has dominated at home this season (22-11 SU).
Aaron Nesmith Over 10.5 Points
We will team up with our Action Pro Report for this prop winner. Nesmith has averaged 10.6 points per game this season, and our Action Pro Report projects 12.5 points from Nesmith tonight.
Damian Lillard Over 22.5 Points
Dame has been red hot lately, averaging 24.3 points per game in March. Our Action Pro Report projects 24.9 points from Lillard.
Same Game Parlay Picks
- Aaron Nesmith Over 10.5 Points
- Dame Lillard Over 22.5 Points
- Bucks ML
Parlay Payout: +345
Bucks vs. Pacers Betting Trends
