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The Milwaukee Bucks are 6-point underdogs for Game 1 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday, starting at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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Pacers vs. Bucks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this game expects a final result of Pacers 117, Bucks 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Pacers (-230)
- Total Pick: Over 224.5 (computer predicts 230.2 points)
- Pick ATS: Bucks (+6)
Recent Pacers vs. Bucks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15/2025 | Bucks | -3.5 | 235.5 | -165 | +138 | 126-119 MIL |
| 3/11/2025 | Bucks | -1 | 238.5 | -114 | -106 | 115-114 IND |
| 12/31/2024 | Bucks | -2 | 229.5 | -130 | +109 | 120-112 MIL |
| 11/22/2024 | Bucks | -5.5 | 235.5 | -220 | +181 | 129-117 MIL |
| 5/2/2024 | Pacers | -6 | 217 | -236 | +191 | 120-98 IND |
| 4/30/2024 | Pacers | -5 | 218.5 | -200 | +165 | 115-92 MIL |
| 4/28/2024 | Pacers | -9.5 | 216 | -413 | +321 | 126-113 IND |
| 4/26/2024 | Pacers | -6.5 | 223.5 | -271 | +219 | 121-118 IND |
| 4/23/2024 | Bucks | -1.5 | 223.5 | -115 | -105 | 125-108 IND |
| 4/21/2024 | Pacers | -1.5 | 230 | -119 | -101 | 109-94 MIL |
| 1/3/2024 | Bucks | -3.5 | 257.5 | -161 | +137 | 142-130 IND |
| 1/1/2024 | Bucks | -8.5 | 261.5 | -348 | +277 | 122-113 IND |
| 12/13/2023 | Bucks | -6.5 | 258 | -252 | +204 | 140-126 MIL |
| 12/7/2023 | Bucks | -5 | 257 | -204 | +169 | 128-119 IND |
| 11/9/2023 | Bucks | -1.5 | 241.5 | -126 | +104 | 126-124 IND |
Pacers 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Indiana has put together a 38-43-1 record against the spread.
- The Pacers are 10-15-1 against the spread when favored by 6 points or more this season.
- A total of 44 of Indiana's 82 games with a set total have hit the over (53.7%).
- The Pacers have entered the game as favorites 49 times this season and won 34, or 69.4%, of those games.
- This season, Indiana has won 22 of its 25 games, or 88%, when favored by at least -230 on the moneyline.
Bucks 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Milwaukee's ATS record is 43-39-0 this season.
- When they have played as at least 6-point underdogs this season, the Bucks are 6-6 against the spread.
- A total of 43 of Milwaukee's 82 games with a set total have hit the over (52.4%).
- The Bucks are 11-15 in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 42.3% of those games).
- Milwaukee has a record of 2-9 when it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +189 or longer (18.2%).
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Pacers vs. Bucks Injury Report
Pacers
Pacers:
Isaiah Jackson: Out For Season (Calf),
Ben Sheppard: Probable (Toe)
Bucks
Bucks:
Damian Lillard: Out (Calf),
Tyler Smith: Out (Ankle)
Pacers vs. Bucks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Saturday, April 19, 2025
- Game time: 1 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Arena: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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