Basketball fans, get excited because tonight at 7:00 PM EDT, the Milwaukee Bucks will be facing off against the Indiana Pacers. With the Bucks currently sitting as twelve-point favorites and -696 on the moneyline, while the Pacers are the underdogs with a +12 point spread and +488 on the moneyline, the odds are in favor of the Bucks to come out on top. It’s no surprise, as the Bucks have had a dominant season so far, with a record of 35-21, while the Pacers have had a less successful season with a record of 26-30.
The last time the Bucks and the Pacers faced each other was on March 16, 2023, when the Pacers secured a significant win of 139-123. That day, the Pacers beat the spread as +12 underdogs, and the total points scored in the game exceeded the 236.0 point over/under by 26.0 points. It will be exciting to see if the Pacers can pull off a win again this time around or if the Bucks will seek revenge and come out strong.
Against the Spread
In the last ten games, the Bucks have covered the spread four times, while the Pacers have covered the spread three times. With the Bucks being the favorite in this matchup, bettors may want to consider taking them to cover the spread. However, given the Pacers’ previous success against the Bucks, taking them with the points could also be an interesting option.
Totals Trends
The Bucks have gone over in five of their last ten games and stayed under in the other five. For the Pacers, their totals have gone over in five of their last ten games and stayed under in four. This indicates that both teams have been inconsistent in their scoring, so it’s worth keeping an eye on the over/under for this matchup.
John W’s Pick
We’ll be following hot Shark player AuthorJohnW for this game, and he’s taking Milwaukee Bucks -12 (-110). While this is the safer bet, bettors should always play responsibly and within their means.
So, will the Bucks cover the spread and secure a dominant win against the Pacers, or can the Pacers upset and pull off another significant win? Only time will tell, but whichever way it goes, make sure to tune in for an exciting game of basketball tonight. May the odds be in your favor!