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NBA Playoff Game 3 Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers: Odds, Tips and Predictions 4/26/24

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Publish Date: 04/26/2024
Fact checked by: Simon Briffa

Game three between the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers , is scheduled for Friday at 5:30 p.m. Milwaukee won game one with a score of 109-94 while game two ended 125-108 with the Pacers tieing the series at one; both games took place at Fiserv Forum, but this third matchup will take place in Gainbridge Fieldhouse of Indiana so a 2-1 edge may change hands here!

Odds Bucks vs Pacers

  • Spread: Pacers -5
  • Moneyline Bucks +194
  • Moneyline Pacers -235
  • Over/Under 221

These odds were updated at 9 pm EST on 04/26/24, coming from Draft Kings.

Our Best Pick: Pacers to Cover

Since November, these teams have met seven times. Indiana leads this series 5-2 overall and is undefeated at home 2-0 with scoring more than 120 points in all but one meeting; considering that Milwaukee only scored over 115 once (117 on April 10) the Bucks may find this contest particularly daunting.

Milwaukee faces numerous issues on the road, leading to their 18-22 (16-24-0 ATS) record in away games. A cold offense without Giannis Antetokounmpo and a defense that can’t contain Indiana pose real threats for Milwaukee while their weak offensive rebounding doesn’t challenge Indiana’s poor defensive rebounding where points could be won back from this series at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Expect Indiana to win by more than five points this time around! Check out our guide to NBA Playoff parlays for the 2024 NBA Playoffs.

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  • Pacers better at home
  • Pacers to win at home
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Bucks vs Pacers Moneyline

With a healthy Giannis, the Pacers were 4-1 in the regular season; without Giannis, the Bucks looked doomed against a young, explosive Pacers team. Give the points and take the Pacers, no moneyline value in betting on the Pacers. To find the best line, you need accounts with multiple sportsbooks, and we got you covered as we break down the best sports betting app

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Bucks vs Pacers Over/Under Analysis

The Over/Under is 2221 in this game. I think the offenses should dominate in this game and I would recommend betting the over in this game. The Pacers will score in the 120s which makes this an easy over bet.

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Bucks vs Pacers Spread Analysis

I think the spread is correct. and really it could even be a point or two bigger as the Pacers are just the better team right now. The Pacers are too explosive and athletic for the Bucks and that will be the difference in this game and series.

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Bucks vs Pacers Head-to-Head

Game 2 was an easy Pacer win. The Pacers are a young team, and they played like it in game one. They played a horrible first half, and the Bucks won game one. Game two showed us that the Pacers have gathered their playoff bearings, and they are a bad matchup for the Bucks. Check out the top tips for NBA Playoff betting for the 2024 NBA playoffs.

Injuries and Suspensions

Bucks Injury Report

  • Giannis- Doubtful
  • Middleton- Quest

Pacers Injury Report

  • Mathurin- Out

 

Conclusion

The Pacers have proven all season long that they matchup well against the veteran Bucks. It looks like Giannis is still not ready to go and with that being the case O see a long night for the Bucks. Pacers 124  Bucks 109.

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