Bucks vs. Pacers 2023 NBA Odds and Preview – November 9th

By Jeff Stinger • November 9, 2023

On Wednesday night, the Milwaukee Bucks will try to take over Gainbridge Fieldhouse in a clash against the Indiana Pacers. Indiana hopes to stretch their win streak to two games, following a strong 134-118 victory over the Utah Jazz. Meanwhile, the visitors are at the end of an intense comeback versus the Detroit Pistons in a 120-118 victory. The Bucks also have a shot at extending their winning streak to four games. With that, let’s look at what each team offers in the first Bucks vs. Pacers meeting of the latest NBA campaign.

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers Game Information

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When: Thursday, November 9th, 2023, 7:00 PM ET
Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
TV: NBA TV
Radio: WTMJ 620 AM (Bucks) // 107.5FM The Fan (Pacers)
Stream: NBA League Pass
NBA Odds: Bucks (-3.5) // Pacers (+3.5)

Why Bet on the Milwaukee Bucks?

The Bucks have a formidable squad to fight for a third franchise championship. This is largely because of Damian Lillard’s addition to the lineup. With Giannis Antetokoumpo getting a solid helping hand on the offensive side of things, we see Milwaukee’s figures shoot near the top of the board as +420 NBA Championship winners.

Milwaukee is off to a solid start. They average 116.7 points per game (11th) on 47.2% shooting (14th). The Bucks hold the tenth-best three-point shooting record at 37.9% and shoot 75.0% from the free-throw line (19th). The group recently recorded a 45.6% field goal percentage in their previous outing versus the Pistons, while outshooting their opponents from deep at 29.7%.

Defensively, the Bucks hold opponents to 119.7 points per game (25th) on 48.8% shooting (24th). They have to make up for rebounding figures, though, averaging 50.2 total boards per game (23rd). The rebounding numbers highlight 9.2 offensive (25th) and 31.3 defensive boards per game.

Khris Middleton remains on the day-to-day list. The forward sustained a knee injury that keeps him under close observation. In the meantime, Jae Crowder has been covering for the 32-year-old, who recently finished a game with 10 points, five rebounds, and a pair of assists in 37 minutes.

Why Bet on the Indiana Pacers?

The Indiana Pacers bring scary offensive figures to the table. They currently rank second in the Central Division and fourth in the Eastern Conference with a 5-3 record. Head coach Rick Carlisle looks to continue this pace as they host one of the season’s favorites. Thankfully, they can keep the momentum going after a pair of high-scoring wins against the Spurs and the Jazz, respectively. Indiana pulled away from the Spurs early and closed the night ahead by 41 points, followed by another impressive 16-point win over Utah.

Indiana leads the league in points, averaging 124.9 points per game on a fourth-best shooting percentage at 49.6%. They are the third-best three-point shooting team at 39.2% and hold a top-ten record from the line at 79.8%. Tyrese Haliburton is the offensive powerhouse of the Pacers. He leads the team in points (24.0), assists (11.7), and steals (1.0).

Defense is where this team falls short. The squad allows 121.7 points per game on 48.5% opponent shooting. Their shooting defense suffers from a relatively poor 48.5% opponent shooting percentage and 39.2% opponent three-point percentage.As for the Pacers’ performance on the glass, the team averages 53.0 total boards per game (14th), featuring 9.6 offensive (21st) and 33.6 defensive rebounds (15th) per game.

Bucks vs. Pacers Betting Trends

The Bucks are 1-1 in their last two road games.
The totals have gone over in two of the Bucks’ last two road contests.
The Milwaukee Bucks are 0-2 against the spread in their last two road games.
The Pacers are 3-3 in their last six contests.
The totals have gone over in five of the Pacers’ last five games.
The Indiana Pacers are 3-2 against the spread in their last five outings.

Bucks vs. Pacers Expert Betting Prediction

The Bucks could be short handed as Khris Middleton waits for the go signal, while the Pacers take them on in full force. Indiana have surprisingly strung together a pair of incredible wins thanks to huge games from Tyrese Haliburton, but they need to put their best foot forward against the Bucks. The Pacers can threaten to keep the game close and cover the spread, but the Bucks aren’t a team you don’t want to trail, so the hosts have to be careful there. Coach Rick Carlisle needs to keep the intensity high to keep Milwaukee in their sights the entire game and close the necessary gaps.

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