Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Overview
- Date: April 23, 2024
- Venue: Fiserv Forum
- Spread: Indiana Pacers 1 (-110), Milwaukee Bucks -1 (-110)
- Total (Over/Under): 220.5
- Moneyline: Indiana Pacers -105, Milwaukee Bucks -115
Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Win Probabilities
Implied Win %:
- Indiana Pacers - 49%
- Milwaukee Bucks - 51%
Projected Win %:
- Indiana Pacers - 57%
- Milwaukee Bucks - 43%
Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
In a highly anticipated matchup, the Indiana Pacers (47-37) will take on the Milwaukee Bucks (50-33) on Tuesday night at the Fiserv Forum in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first round playoff series in the NBA. As divisional foes, this game carries extra significance, as both teams will be motivated to secure a victory and gain an edge in their rivalry.
Tip-off for this exciting clash is set for 8:30 PM ET, with the Bucks entering this game with a 1-0 series lead. The Bucks, playing on their home court, enter the game as slight favorites. The current spread stands at Bucks -1.0, indicating a close contest is expected. The Pacers have a moneyline of -105, while the Bucks have a moneyline of -115, reflecting the odds for each team to win outright.
According to the odds, the Bucks have an implied win probability of 51%, while the Pacers have a 49% chance of emerging victorious. The Pacers have been playing solid basketball recently, winning 28 of their last 50 games. On the other hand, the Bucks have been dominant at home, winning 30 of their last 40 games at the Fiserv Forum.
In their most recent encounter, the Pacers fell to the Bucks with a final score of 109-94. This outcome adds an extra layer of intrigue to this matchup, as the Pacers will be seeking redemption and looking to avenge their previous loss.
For those interested in player prop markets, Damian Lillard's Points, Rebounds, and Assists (PRA) has been a popular betting market for this game. Sharp bettors have been favoring the Over, with the prop total opening at 40.5 PRA (-115) and quickly rising to 42.5 PRA (-120).
As the Pacers and Bucks gear up for this showdown, basketball fans and sports bettors alike can expect a highly competitive game. With divisional pride and playoff implications on the line, both teams will be giving their all to secure a crucial victory.
Pick and Prediction: Indiana Pacers 116.18 - Milwaukee Bucks 113.58
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NBA
Indiana Pacers
Milwaukee Bucks
Team Stats Per Game
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
Offense/Defense
| IND | Team Stats Per 100 Poss | MIL |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Games | 82 |
| 43.3 | FG | 41.8 |
| 88.7 | FGA | 91.4 |
| .488 | FG% | .457 |
| 13.1 | 3Pt-FG | 14.0 |
| 35.5 | 3Pt-FGA | 39.6 |
| .368 | 3Pt% | .353 |
| 30.2 | 2Pt-FG | 27.8 |
| 53.2 | 2Pt-FGA | 51.9 |
| .568 | 2Pt% | .536 |
| 16.9 | FT | 15.9 |
| 21.4 | FTA | 20.3 |
| .789 | FT% | .783 |
| 9.1 | ORB | 11.0 |
| 32.4 | DRB | 34.4 |
| 41.5 | TRB | 45.4 |
| 29.0 | AST | 26.5 |
| 8.4 | STL | 7.4 |
| 5.4 | BLK | 3.9 |
| 13.1 | TOV | 12.9 |
| 18.6 | PF | 19.0 |
| 116.5 | PTS | 113.4 |
Defense/Offense
| IND | Team Stats Per 100 Poss | MIL |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Games | 82 |
| 42.3 | FG | 42.2 |
| 89.2 | FGA | 86.7 |
| .474 | FG% | .486 |
| 12.8 | 3Pt-FG | 14.2 |
| 36.0 | 3Pt-FGA | 36.7 |
| .355 | 3Pt% | .387 |
| 29.5 | 2Pt-FG | 28.0 |
| 53.2 | 2Pt-FGA | 49.9 |
| .554 | 2Pt% | .560 |
| 16.9 | FT | 17.4 |
| 21.9 | FTA | 23.2 |
| .773 | FT% | .750 |
| 11.1 | ORB | 8.2 |
| 33.6 | DRB | 35.3 |
| 44.7 | TRB | 43.5 |
| 25.8 | AST | 25.6 |
| 7.1 | STL | 7.4 |
| 4.4 | BLK | 4.7 |
| 14.9 | TOV | 13.4 |
| 18.7 | PF | 18.0 |
| 114.3 | PTS | 115.9 |
Four Factors
Offense/Defense
| IND | Four Factors | MIL |
|---|---|---|
| .562 | eFG% | .533 |
| 11.8 | TOV% | 11.4 |
| 21.3 | RB% | 76.2 |
| .190 | FT/FGA | .174 |
Defense/Offense
| IND | Four Factors | MIL |
|---|---|---|
| .546 | eFG% | .568 |
| 13.1 | TOV% | 12.2 |
| 74.5 | RB% | 19.3 |
| .190 | FT/FGA | .201 |
Analytics
| IND | Analytics | MIL |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Pythag Wins | 47 |
| 36 | Pythag Losses | 35 |
| 2.23 | Margin Of Victory | 2.48 |
| 116.5 | O Rtg | 115.9 |
| 114.3 | D Rtg | 113.4 |
| 99.9 | Pace | 99.3 |
| .241 | FTr | .268 |
| .400 | 3PAr | .424 |
| .594 | TS% | .598 |
Betting Trends
| IND | Betting Trends | MIL |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-2-0 |
| 1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
| 123.67 | Avg Score | 101.33 |
| 117.67 | Avg Opp Score | 110.67 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
| 1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-0-0 |
| 118 | Avg Score | 110 |
| 120.33 | Avg Opp Score | 94.67 |
| IND | Betting Trends | MIL |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
| 2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
| 125.6 | Avg Score | 105 |
| 118.2 | Avg Opp Score | 104.4 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 1-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
| 1-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
| 112.8 | Avg Score | 110 |
| 120.2 | Avg Opp Score | 104.6 |
| IND | Betting Trends | MIL |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 6-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-6-0 |
| 5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-6-0 |
| 120.6 | Avg Score | 108.1 |
| 114.4 | Avg Opp Score | 110.2 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 5-5-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 6-4-0 |
| 5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-5-0 |
| 120.8 | Avg Score | 114.8 |
| 119.2 | Avg Opp Score | 109.2 |
