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In Game 6 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, the Indiana Pacers will face the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Pacers head into their game against the Bucks as a 6-point favorite. The game features a point total of 217.
Pacers vs. Bucks Odds
Point Spread for Pacers vs. Bucks
The spread for this matchup is set at 6 points, with bookmakers listing the Pacers as the favorite.
Indiana vs. Milwaukee Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Indiana has -230 odds to win the game, while Milwaukee is listed at +190 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 217 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:30 PM ET
- Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana
- TV: TNT
Pacers vs. Bucks Betting Trends
The Pacers have covered the spread 44 times this season (44-35-3). Indiana has been the favorite in 44 games this season and won 27 (61.4%) of those contests. This season, 42 of the Pacers’ games have gone over the point total.
The Bucks have covered the spread 35 times this year (35-46-1). Milwaukee has been an underdog in 15 games this season and has come away with the win four times (26.7%) in those contests. Bucks games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 41 times this season.
Pacers vs. Bucks Key Players to Watch
Pacers
Pascal Siakam puts up 21.7 points, 7.1 boards and 4.3 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocks. Tyrese Haliburton is putting up 20.1 points, 10.9 assists and 3.9 boards per contest. Myles Turner’s numbers for the season are 17.1 points, 6.9 boards and 1.3 assists per game, shooting 52.4% from the field and 35.8% from beyond the arc, with 1.5 made 3-pointers per game. T.J. McConnell puts up 10.2 points, 2.7 boards and 5.5 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1.0 steal and 0.1 blocks.
Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s averages for the season are 30.4 points, 11.5 rebounds and 6.5 assists, making 61.1% of his shots from the field (seventh in NBA). Damian Lillard averages 24.3 points, 4.4 boards and 7.0 assists, making 42.4% of his shots from the field and 35.4% from beyond the arc, with 3.0 triples per game (ninth in NBA). The Bucks get 13.8 points, 7.4 boards and 1.3 assists per game from Bobby Portis. Brook Lopez averages 12.5 points, 5.2 boards and 1.6 assists, making 48.5% of his shots from the field and 36.6% from beyond the arc, with 1.9 triples per contest.
What you need to know about the Pacers
Because of the Pacers’ defensive struggles this season, ranking fourth-worst in the NBA with 120.2 points allowed per game, they’ve been forced to lean on their offense, which ranks best in the league averaging 123.3 points per game. The Pacers have found it difficult to grab rebounds this season, ranking third-worst in the league with 41.5 rebounds per game. They rank 15th by allowing 43.4 rebounds per contest. The Pacers have been one of the best teams in the league when it comes to assists, as they are averaging 30.8 per game (best in NBA).
Indiana posts 125.5 points per game at home, compared to 121.0 points per game on the road, a difference of 4.5 points per contest. This season, Indiana is draining 13.2 threes per game (10th-ranked in NBA) and is shooting 37.4% (ninth-ranked) from downtown. Indiana is allowing opposing teams to post a 36.5% three-point percentage this year (16th-ranked in NBA), but it has provided a lift by allowing only 10.7 three-pointers per contest (best).
The Pacers are 5-5 against the spread and 7-3 overall over their past 10 games. Eight of Indiana’s past 10 outings have gone over the total. The Pacers’ offense has been less productive over their last 10 games, scoring 121.8 points a contest compared to the 123.3 they’ve averaged this season. Indiana has been slightly better on the defensive end of the floor recently, giving up 115.7 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 120.2 it has surrendered per game this year.
What you need to know about the Bucks
On offense, the Bucks are the fourth-best team in the league (119.0 points per game). Defensively, they are 21st (116.4 points allowed per game). Milwaukee is eighth in the NBA in rebounds per game (44.2) and 18th in rebounds conceded (44.0). At 26.5 assists per game, the Bucks are 17th in the league.
The Bucks are putting up more points at home (121.2 per game) than away (116.7). The Bucks are the fifth-best squad in the NBA in 3-pointers made (14.2 per game) and 11th in 3-point percentage (37.3%). Defensively, Milwaukee is 12th in the NBA in 3-pointers allowed per game at 12.6. It is ninth in 3-point percentage conceded at 35.6%.
The Bucks are 5-5 against the spread and 4-6 overall in their past 10 contests. Six of Milwaukee’s past 10 contests have hit the over. In its previous 10 games, Milwaukee is posting 108.8 points per contest, 10.2 fewer points than its season average (119.0). The Bucks are allowing 110.8 points per contest over their previous 10 games, which is 5.6 fewer points than they are allowing for the season (116.4).
Pacers vs. Bucks Prediction & Pick
Our pick to win this contest is Pacers, and we project that Bucks will cover the spread (Pacers -6). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 217 points.
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