The Milwaukee Bucks (16-7) are hosting the Indiana Pacers (13-8) in a Central Division battle on Wednesday. This will be the third game of the season between these foes with Indiana winning both matchups thus far. On Dec. 7, the Pacers beat the Bucks 128-119 in the semifinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament.
Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Milwaukee is a 6.5-point favorite in the latest SportsLine consensus Pacers vs. Bucks odds. The over/under for total points is 258.5, by far the highest on the Wednesday NBA odds board. Before making any Bucks vs. Pacers picks, you need to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's advanced computer simulation model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five-plus seasons. The model enters Week 8 of the 2023-24 NBA season on a sizzling 97-51 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, returning more than $4,000. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Bucks vs. Pacers and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Now, here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Pacers vs. Bucks:
- Pacers vs. Bucks spread: Milwaukee -6.5
- Pacers vs. Bucks over/under: 258.5 points
- Pacers vs. Bucks money line: Milwaukee -253, Indiana +205
- IND: The Indiana Pacers have hit the 1H ML in 16 of their last 26 away games
- MIL: The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the game total Over in 33 of their last 49 games
- Pacers vs. Bucks picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Bucks can cover
Forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is an athletic and dominant force. The seven-time All-Star ranks fourth in the NBA in scoring (30.6) and seventh in rebounds (10.7) with 5.1 assists per game. Additionally, he shoots 61% from the field. In his last outing, Antetokounmpo had 32 points, 12 rebounds and six assists. That was his 16th double-double on the season.
Guard Damian Lillard has the offensive talent to catch fire with ease. Lillard's range on his jumper is astounding while doing a superb job getting his teammates involved. The 33-year-old finishes around the rim consistently as well. He averages 25 points, 4.6 rebounds and seven assists per game. On Dec. 5 versus the Knicks, Lillard notched 28 points and seven dimes. See which team to pick here.
Why the Pacers can cover
Guard Bennedict Mathurin is one of many shot-creators on this squad. Mathurin knocks down triples on the perimeter with no problem but puts the ball on the deck to attack the lane. The Arizona product logs 13.8 points, four rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game and has scored at least 20 points in back-to-back games. In the win over the Pistons on Monday, Mathurin dropped a team-high 30 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists.
Forward Obi Toppin is a high-flying scoring threat who soars above the rim for alley-oops and putbacks. In the last game against the Bucks, the Dayton product amassed 14 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, guard Buddy Hield is a superb perimeter asset who logs 13.4 points and shoots 39% from downtown. On Dec. 4 against the Celtics, the Oklahoma product had 21 points and went 4-of-6 from three. See which team to pick here.
How to make Pacers vs. Bucks picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the total, projecting 253 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in almost 60% of simulations. You can only see the model's picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Bucks vs. Pacers, and which side of the spread hits in almost 60% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Pacers vs. Bucks spread you need to jump on Wednesday, all from the model on a 97-51 roll on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.
