Pacers vs. Bucks Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for December 31

Pacers vs. Bucks Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
• Time: 3:00 PM ET
• Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse -- Indianapolis, Indiana
• Coverage: FDSIN and FDSWI

The Milwaukee Bucks (16-14) hit the road in Central Division action against the Indiana Pacers (16-17) on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET. The Bucks are 2-point favorites in the game, the second matchup between the squads this season. The point total is set at 230 in the matchup.

Pacers vs. Bucks Odds & Spread

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Pacers vs. Bucks Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Pacers win (54.8%)

Pacers vs. Bucks Betting Trends

• The Bucks have gone 12-17-1 against the spread this season.
• The Pacers have played 33 games, with 13 wins against the spread.
• Bucks games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 14 times out of 33 chances this season.
• The Pacers have hit the over 63.6% of the time this year (21 of 33 games with a set point total).
• Milwaukee owns a better record against the spread at home (7-8-1) than it does in away games (5-9-0).
• In terms of over/unders, the Bucks hit the over less often when playing at home, as they've gone over the total seven times in 16 opportunities this season (43.8%). On the road, they have hit the over seven times in 14 opportunities (50%).
• Indiana has been better against the spread on the road (8-11-1) than at home (5-7-1) this season.
• Pacers games have finished above the over/under more frequently at home (10 times out of 13) than away (11 of 20) this season.

Bucks Leaders

• Giannis Antetokounmpo's numbers on the season are 32.7 points, 11.6 boards and 6 assists per contest, shooting 61.3% from the floor (fifth in league).
• Damian Lillard averages 25.9 points, 4.6 boards and 7.7 assists, shooting 44.8% from the field and 36.9% from beyond the arc, with 3.4 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Bobby Portis averages 14.1 points, 7.8 boards and 2.2 assists, shooting 47.3% from the floor and 37.4% from downtown, with 1.4 made treys per game.
• Brook Lopez is averaging 12.3 points, 4.9 boards and 1.6 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.9 steals and 2 blocked shots (fourth in NBA).
• Taurean Prince is averaging 7.5 points, 4 boards and 1.7 assists.

Pacers Leaders

• Per game, Tyrese Haliburton gives the Pacers 17.8 points, 3.6 boards and 8.7 assists. He also averages 1.2 steals and 0.5 blocks.
• The Pacers are getting 19.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game from Pascal Siakam.
• The Pacers get 14.9 points per game from Myles Turner, plus 7.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists.
• The Pacers are getting 16.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game from Bennedict Mathurin.
• The Pacers are receiving 11 points, 2.6 boards and 4.3 assists per game from T.J. McConnell.

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