Pacers vs Bucks Betting Analysis 
Thursday will host Game 6 of the ongoing best-of-seven series matching the Milwaukee Bucks against the Indiana Pacers. The Bucks, facing a 3-2 series deficit, were able to stay alive by grabbing a win in Game 5 on their home court. Meanwhile, Indiana had surged ahead with three straight wins, leaving them just one victory shy of advancing to the second round.
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Game Details and Betting Picks
Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Information
Milwaukee Bucks (49-33) @ Indiana Pacers (47-35)
Location of the game: Gainbridge Fieldhouse; Indianapolis, IN
Date & Time: Thursday, May 2nd, 2024; 6:30pm EST
Where to Watch: TNT
Bucks vs Pacers Picks
- Pick: Milwaukee Bucks +7.5
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As the third seed in the Eastern Conference, the Milwaukee Bucks encountered a rollercoaster season marked by various highs and lows. Compounded by injuries sidelining their top two scorers, the Bucks finished the regular season with a 49-33 record.
Opposing them, the sixth-seeded Indiana Pacers finished as the highest-scoring team in the NBA during the regular season, wrapping up with a 47-35 record. Their strong finish saw them winning seven of their last ten games.
Let’s get to our Bucks vs Pacers Picks and Parlays:
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Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Odds
Updated NBA Odds for one of the playoff NBA Matchups:
1Moneyline:
Indiana Pacers -320
Milwaukee Bucks +260
2Total:
215.5 points
3Spread:
Indiana Pacers -7.5
Milwaukee Bucks +7.5
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Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Picks & Parlays
Here are the Bucks vs Pacers Picks and Parlays:
Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Pick
- Milwaukee Bucks +7.5
The Bucks are going to battle hard here. That seems like too many points in a do-or-die game. Take the Bucks.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Parlay
- Milwaukee Bucks +7.5
- OVER 215.5
When the Pacers win the game, they score plenty of points. If we liked Milwaukee, we would take the UNDER. But, with Indiana winning, we will take the OVER. The Pacers win 115-110 over the Bucks.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Betting Analysis
Pacers Fall Short in Game 5: Offense Stalls in Crucial Elimination Game
Indiana’s performance in the Game 5 loss fell short of expectations, with the Pacers scoring a mere 92 points, marking the second time in this series that they failed to reach the 100-point mark, resulting in a loss on both occasions. In contrast, their winning games saw them score 125, 121, and 126 points respectively.
Pascal Siakam scored just 12 points, while Tyrese Haliburton added 16 in the defeat, shooting a combined 11 of 26 from the field. Despite this loss, Siakam has shown strength earlier in the series, notably with impressive performances of 36 and 37 points. Haliburton also made his mark with a 24-point display in the Game 4 victory.
During the regular season, Indiana stood as the league’s top-scoring team, narrowly beating out Oklahoma City and Milwaukee. Their offense averaged over 123 points per game, with an impressive field goal percentage of 50.7% and an average of 13.2 three-pointers made per game.
Bucks Rise to the Occasion: All Starters Score in Double Figures
In the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, the Milwaukee Bucks needed players to step up, and they delivered in their home win. All five starters reached double figures, with Bobby Portis and Kris Middleton leading the charge with 29 points each, complemented by Portis’ 10 rebounds and Middleton’s 12.
The absence of their star duo equates to a big time loss of over 50 points per game. Giannis Antetokounmpo had been massive with scoring outputs of 35, 34, and 28 points in the games he participated in this series, while Damian Lillard, the former Portland Trail Blazers point guard, mirrored these numbers.
Throughout the regular season, Milwaukee maintained an offensive power, averaging 119 points per game, shooting at a 48.7% clip from the field, and sinking more than 14 three-pointers per game. However, they faced challenges towards the end of the season, finishing in a 2-6 record in April before entering the postseason.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Betting Picks
The Milwaukee Bucks know they have to win two more to stay alive and move on. They would be doing it against all the odds. Their top two scorers out, playing against the top scoring team in the league. The Bucks are going to battle. The Bucks are going to play hard. But, in the end, the Bucks are going to fall short. Indiana gets the job done, and pulls the series upset in this one. Our final bet for this game is the Milwaukee Bucks +7.5 to cover the spread, but the Indiana Pacers to win the game. Enjoy the game and good luck!
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Pacers vs Bucks Matchup Recap (5/2/2024)
The Indiana Pacers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in a convincing 120-98 win on May 2nd, 2024.
Spread: The Indiana Pacers were favored by 7 points, and they easily covered the spread with their dominant performance.
Money Line: The Indiana Pacers were moneyline favorites at -220, and those who bet on them were rewarded with a win.
Total: The over/under line was set at 218 points, and the Pacers and Bucks fell short with a combined score of 218 points, making this an under for bettors.
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Historically, the Bucks have often been favored, but it depends on various factors like current form and injuries.
Focus on recent performance, team statistics, and injuries to make informed betting decisions.
No, they don't have a historic rivalry, but their games have been competitive and exciting.
Keep an eye on Giannis Antetokounmpo for the Bucks and key Pacers players like Tyrese Haliburton.
The Bucks won the NBA championship in 2021, while the Pacers' last championship was in 1973.
