Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Overview
- Date: April 26, 2024
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- Spread: Milwaukee Bucks 6 (-110), Indiana Pacers -6 (-110)
- Total (Over/Under): 222
- Moneyline: Milwaukee Bucks 200, Indiana Pacers -235
Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Win Probabilities
Implied Win %:
- Milwaukee Bucks - 32%
- Indiana Pacers - 68%
Projected Win %:
- Milwaukee Bucks - 32%
- Indiana Pacers - 68%
Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks (50-34) are set to take on the Indiana Pacers (48-37) in an exciting matchup on Friday night, in a pivotal Game 3 in their first round playoff series in the Eastern Conference. This game holds extra significance as it pits two divisional rivals against each other, adding an extra layer of motivation for both teams.
The game is scheduled to start at 5:30 PM ET and will be played at the Indiana Pacers' home arena, Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pacers, who are favored to win this game, have been on a hot streak at home, winning their last five consecutive home games. On the other hand, the Bucks have struggled on the road, losing their last three road games.
In their most recent encounter, the Pacers defeated the Bucks with a score of 125-108. This result may give the Pacers an added boost of confidence heading into this game. However, the Bucks will have had extra rest days since their last game, which could work in their favor as their players will be well-rested.
In of betting odds, the Pacers are currently favored by 6.0 points, with a moneyline of -235. The Bucks, on the other hand, have a moneyline of +200. Based on these odds, the Bucks have an implied win probability of 32%, while the Pacers have an implied win probability of 68%.
For those interested in player prop markets, Damian Lillard's Points Rebounds and Assists has been the most popular betting market for this game. Sharp bettors seem to be leaning towards the Over, believing that the current line of 42.5 Points Rebounds and Assists (-120) offers value.
As we eagerly await this divisional showdown, basketball fans and sports bettors alike will be keeping a close eye on this game. Will the Pacers continue their home dominance, or will the Bucks find a way to bounce back on the road? Only time will tell as these two teams battle it out on the court.
Pick and Prediction: Milwaukee Bucks 111.91 - Indiana Pacers 118.23
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NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
Indiana Pacers
Team Stats Per Game
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
Offense/Defense
| MIL | Team Stats Per 100 Poss | IND |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Games | 82 |
| 42.2 | FG | 42.3 |
| 86.7 | FGA | 89.2 |
| .486 | FG% | .474 |
| 14.2 | 3Pt-FG | 12.8 |
| 36.7 | 3Pt-FGA | 36.0 |
| .387 | 3Pt% | .355 |
| 28.0 | 2Pt-FG | 29.5 |
| 49.9 | 2Pt-FGA | 53.2 |
| .560 | 2Pt% | .554 |
| 17.4 | FT | 16.9 |
| 23.2 | FTA | 21.9 |
| .750 | FT% | .773 |
| 8.2 | ORB | 11.1 |
| 35.3 | DRB | 33.6 |
| 43.5 | TRB | 44.7 |
| 25.6 | AST | 25.8 |
| 7.4 | STL | 7.1 |
| 4.7 | BLK | 4.4 |
| 13.4 | TOV | 14.9 |
| 18.0 | PF | 18.7 |
| 115.9 | PTS | 114.3 |
Defense/Offense
| MIL | Team Stats Per 100 Poss | IND |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Games | 82 |
| 41.8 | FG | 43.3 |
| 91.4 | FGA | 88.7 |
| .457 | FG% | .488 |
| 14.0 | 3Pt-FG | 13.1 |
| 39.6 | 3Pt-FGA | 35.5 |
| .353 | 3Pt% | .368 |
| 27.8 | 2Pt-FG | 30.2 |
| 51.9 | 2Pt-FGA | 53.2 |
| .536 | 2Pt% | .568 |
| 15.9 | FT | 16.9 |
| 20.3 | FTA | 21.4 |
| .783 | FT% | .789 |
| 11.0 | ORB | 9.1 |
| 34.4 | DRB | 32.4 |
| 45.4 | TRB | 41.5 |
| 26.5 | AST | 29.0 |
| 7.4 | STL | 8.4 |
| 3.9 | BLK | 5.4 |
| 12.9 | TOV | 13.1 |
| 19.0 | PF | 18.6 |
| 113.4 | PTS | 116.5 |
Four Factors
Offense/Defense
| MIL | Four Factors | IND |
|---|---|---|
| .568 | eFG% | .546 |
| 12.2 | TOV% | 13.1 |
| 19.3 | RB% | 74.5 |
| .201 | FT/FGA | .190 |
Defense/Offense
| MIL | Four Factors | IND |
|---|---|---|
| .533 | eFG% | .562 |
| 11.4 | TOV% | 11.8 |
| 76.2 | RB% | 21.3 |
| .174 | FT/FGA | .190 |
Analytics
| MIL | Analytics | IND |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Pythag Wins | 46 |
| 35 | Pythag Losses | 36 |
| 2.48 | Margin Of Victory | 2.23 |
| 115.9 | O Rtg | 116.5 |
| 113.4 | D Rtg | 114.3 |
| 99.3 | Pace | 99.9 |
| .268 | FTr | .241 |
| .424 | 3PAr | .400 |
| .598 | TS% | .594 |
Betting Trends
| MIL | Betting Trends | IND |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
| 1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
| 101.67 | Avg Score | 125.33 |
| 110.67 | Avg Opp Score | 110.67 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 0-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
| 0-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
| 102.67 | Avg Score | 133.33 |
| 118.33 | Avg Opp Score | 114 |
| MIL | Betting Trends | IND |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 2-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
| 2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
| 105.8 | Avg Score | 127.2 |
| 111.2 | Avg Opp Score | 116.8 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 1-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-0-0 |
| 1-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-1-0 |
| 106 | Avg Score | 128.4 |
| 115 | Avg Opp Score | 108.6 |
| MIL | Betting Trends | IND |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 3-7-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
| 3-7-0 | ATS W/L/P | 6-4-0 |
| 106.7 | Avg Score | 123.2 |
| 111.4 | Avg Opp Score | 112.7 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 2-8-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
| 3-7-0 | ATS W/L/P | 6-4-0 |
| 107.9 | Avg Score | 122.9 |
| 119.1 | Avg Opp Score | 111 |
