Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers NBA Betting Preview, Lines, Odds, Insights & Trends for May 13, 2021

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The Milwaukee Bucks (44-25) hit the road in Central Division play against the Indiana Pacers (33-36) on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 7:00 PM ET. The Bucks are favored by 8.5 points in the game, the third matchup between the teams this season. The point total in the matchup is 240.5.

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Bucks vs Pacers Betting Information
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Bucks -8.5 -110 -110 240.5 -110 -110

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Point Total Insights

  • In Milwaukee's matchups this season, the Bucks and their opponents have exceeded Thursday's over/under of 240.5 points 26 times (37.7% of opportunities).
  • 22 Indiana games this year (31.9% of its matchups) finished with a final total higher than Thursday's over/under of 240.5 points.
  • The Bucks average 119.9 points per game against the Pacers' 114.9, amounting to 5.7 points under the game's over/under of 240.5.
  • The 228.9 points per game these two teams surrender to opponents on average this season are 11.6 fewer than the 240.5 total in this contest.
  • The Bucks have seen a 233.9 average over/under in their games this season, 6.6 points fewer than the over/under in this matchup.
  • A difference of 10.7 points separates this matchup's over/under (240.5 points) and the average total points bet in Pacers' games (229.8 points) this season.

Bucks Betting Data

  • Milwaukee has a losing 27-42 record against the spread this year.
  • The Bucks' record against the spread as at least an 8.5-point favorite is above .500 at 17-16.
  • Milwaukee has hit the over the majority of the time, in 43 of 69 games (62.3%).

Bucks Key Players

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks in points, rebounds and assists. He puts up 28.2 points per game while also adding 11.0 rebounds and 5.9 assists.
  • Bryn Forbes connects on 2.2 threes per game to lead the Bucks.
  • Jrue Holiday leads the team with 1.7 steals per game. Brook Lopez collects 1.5 blocks an outing to pace Milwaukee.

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Bucks Last 10 Games

Bucks Last Five Games
Date Opponent Result Favored Played As Spread Total Bucks Moneyline Opponent Moneyline Game Type Covered Over/Under
5/11/2021 Magic 114-102 MIL Yes Home -15.5 213.5 -3000 1250 Regular Season No Over
5/10/2021 Spurs 146-125 SA No Away +15.5 264.5 3300 -10000 Regular Season No Over
5/7/2021 Rockets 141-133 MIL Yes Home -18.5 244.5 -10000 3000 Regular Season No Over
5/5/2021 Wizards 135-134 MIL Yes Home -3.5 265.5 -275 230 Regular Season No Over
5/4/2021 Nets 124-118 MIL Yes Home -4.5 237.5 -250 200 Regular Season Yes Over
Overall Record ATS Record O/U/P AVG Total AVG Pts Scored AVG Pts Allowed AVG Reb. Margin 3Pt %
7-3 2-8 8-2-0 242.1 121.8 120.3 +1.9 42.7%

Bucks Injuries

Bucks: Axel Toupane: Day To Day (Oblique)

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Pacers Betting Data

  • Indiana has covered the spread in less than half of its outings, going 27-41 ATS.
  • The Pacers have not fared well when playing as an underdog by 8.5 points or more, going 2-6 against the spread.
  • Indiana and its opponents have hit the over in more than half of their matchups this year -- 39 of 68 (57.4%).

Pacers Key Players

  • Domantas Sabonis has averaged 12.0 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game, putting him atop the Pacers leaderboards in those categories.
  • Malcolm Brogdon scores 21.2 points per game, putting him at the top of the Indiana scoring leaderboard. He also grabs 5.3 rebounds and adds 5.9 assists per game.
  • Brogdon is dependable from deep and leads the Pacers with 2.6 made threes per game.
  • Indiana's leader in steals is T.J. McConnell with 1.8 per game, and its leader in blocks is Myles Turner with 3.4 per game.

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Pacers Last 10 Games

Pacers Last Five Games
Date Opponent Result Favored Played As Spread Total Pacers Moneyline Opponent Moneyline Game Type Covered Over/Under
5/11/2021 76ers 103-94 IND No Home +7.5 216.5 360 -500 Regular Season Yes Under
5/10/2021 Cavaliers 111-102 IND Yes Away -4.5 213.5 -300 240 Regular Season Yes Under
5/8/2021 Wizards 133-132 WAS No Home +2.5 249.5 125 -155 Regular Season Yes Over
5/6/2021 Hawks 133-126 IND Yes Home -4.5 253.5 -250 200 Regular Season Yes Over
5/5/2021 Kings 104-93 SAC No Home +10.5 216.5 750 -1200 Regular Season No Under
Overall Record ATS Record O/U/P AVG Total AVG Pts Scored AVG Pts Allowed AVG Reb. Margin 3Pt %
5-5 7-3 5-5-0 240.4 122.1 118.3 -3 34.1%

Pacers Injuries

Pacers: Myles Turner: Out (Toe), Aaron Holiday: Out (Toe), T.J. Warren: Out For Season (Foot), Edmond Sumner: Out (Knee), Jeremy Lamb: Out (Knee), Malcolm Brogdon: Out (Hamstring)

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