Bucks vs. Pacers 2024 NBA Playoffs Odds & Game 3 Preview
After two games in their best-of-seven series, the Milwaukee Bucks are knotted at 1-1. The Bucks won the first game 109-94 and Indiana took the second game 125-108. On Friday night, the series shifts to Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Will the Pacers get it done on their court and push to a 2-1 lead? Or will Damian Lillard rally the Bucks after the disappointing Game 2 loss? Check out NBA odds, analysis, and a free pick for Bucks at Pacers.
Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks 2024 NBA Playoffs Game 3 Info
Pascal Siakam drops a playoff career-high 37 PTS to tie the series 1-1 for the @Pacers! Game 3 is Friday at 5:30pm/et on ESPN.
— NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2024
Myles Turner: 22 PTS, 7 REB
Andrew Nembhard: 20 PTS, 4 REB
Damian Lillard: 34 PTS, 6 3PM pic.twitter.com/k4Ce13fvst
- When: Friday, April 26th, 2024, 5:30 PM ET
- Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
- TV: ESPN
- Radio: WTMJ 620 AM (Bucks) // 107.5 FM The Fan (Pacers)
- Stream: NBA League Pass
- NBA Odds: Bucks (+5) // Pacers (-5)
Why bet on the Milwaukee Bucks?
Even without Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks have played well during the series. In the first game, Milwaukee rolled behind Lillard’s 35 points, 6 boards, and 3 assists.
Dame was on fire. Not only that, but the Bucks managed to hold the Pacers to 21% from three and under 40% from the field. Indiana picked things up in Game 2 but if Milwaukee makes the right adjustments, and they will because the team is much deeper than just Giannis and Lillard, the Bucks could be the team that surprises with a cover and straight up win.
Why bet on the Indiana Pacers?
Pascal Siakam has gone off in two straight games. Because Giannis isn’t there to contain Indiana’s power forward, Siakam has been brilliant.
Indiana’s top scorer shot 60% from the field in Game 1. Even though the Pacers lost 109-94, Siakam got his points inside. One of the issues for Pascal in Game 1 was that he shot just 25% from three.
In Game 2, Siakam shot close to 70% from the field and 75% from three. No doubt, on his court, PS is going to rock.
Bucks vs. Pacers Betting Trends
- Milwaukee is 3-7 ATS in the last 10 games.
- Bucks are 3-7 SU in its last 10 games.
- The total went over in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Indiana.
- Indiana is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 games played on a Friday when playing at home.
- Pacers are 5-2 SU in its last 7 games.
- The total went over in 9 of Indiana’s last 12 games against Milwaukee.
Bucks vs. Pacers 2024 NBA Playoffs Game 3 Prediction
Even though Giannis Antetokounmpo hasn’t played a single minute in Milwaukee’s first round series versus Indiana, the Bucks managed a massive first game victory. You can do that when all you must do is turn to Damian Lillard to pick up the slack.
But in Game 2, the Pacers rolled. The problem Milwaukee has is on defensive end. Indiana is the highest scoring team in the NBA. So it makes sense that they’d push the pace. One of the Antetokounmpo’s greatest strength is his ability to change shot trajectory due to the long arms, speed, and shot blocking ability.
On their court, Indiana looks tough to beat. Pascal Siakam was unreal in the second game. The Pacers push their series lead to 2-1.
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