The Milwaukee Bucks (11-18) and Indiana Pacers (6-23) meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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: Bucks lead 1-0
The Bucks lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 103-100 Sunday, covering as a 7.5-point road underdog as the Under (222.5) cleared with ease. Milwaukee was led by F Kevin Porter Jr., who scored 24 points on 8-for-17 shooting. The Bucks have lost 3 straight games and 5 of their last 6 contests. Despite that, they have gone 3-3 against the spread (ATS) in those and are 13-16 ATS on the season.
The Pacers suffered their fifth straight defeat Monday, losing 103-95 to the Boston Celtics. They did cover as an 11-point road underdog with the Under (232) cashing. F Pascal Siakam scored a team-high 25 points on 9-for-18 shooting. Indiana might be 2-5 over its last 7 games, but it is 4-3 ATS in that span. It is 15-14 ATS on the season.
Bucks at Pacers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 10:15 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 (+110) | Pacers +1.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 218.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Bucks at Pacers key injuries
Bucks
F Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) outF Taurean Prince (neck) out
Pacers
(Not yet submitted — below was for Monday’s game)
G Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) outG T.J. McConnell (knee) questionableF Aaron Nesmith (knee) outF Ben Sheppard (calf) outF Obi Toppin (foot) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Bucks at Pacers picks and predictionsPrediction
Pacers 111, Bucks 106
BET PACERS (-105).
The Pacers are 3-4 over their last 7 home games, with 3 of those defeats coming against Denver, Cleveland and New York, some of the best teams in the NBA. They have found some rhythm offensively at home, scoring at least 113 points in 4 of their past 5 games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Milwaukee has lost 8 straight road games, suffering defeats against the Hornets, Wizards, and Nets, some of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference. The Bucks have had some major scoring woes, tallying 105 points or fewer in 3 straight games.
Take the PACERS (+100) to come out on top at home.
PASS.
The spread and moneyline are so similar that either could be played here, but given the predicted outcome, the better odds are on the home side to win outright.
BET UNDER 218.5 (-110).
Neither side has been scoring with much consistency as of late. The Bucks have gone Under in 4 straight games, mainly due to a lack of offensive production.
The Pacers are 1-6 O/U in their last 7 games and have scored 109 points or fewer in 4 of their last 5 contests. Considering those trends, take UNDER 218.5 (-110).
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