- Get expert betting predictions and analysis for Bucks vs. Pacers.
- Indiana is -500 to win this Round 1 series.
- The Bucks are 5.5-point favorites for Friday’s Game 3.
Down 0-2 in Round 1, the Milwaukee Bucks aim to get back on track in Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers at 8 p.m. ET on Friday at Fiserv Forum.
Damian Lillard returned in Game 2 for Milwaukee, finishing with 14 points in 37 minutes in a 123-115 loss to Indiana. The Pacers had all five starters finish in double figures, led by 24 points from Pascal Siakam.
Here’s a look at the latest NBA betting lines for the Bucks vs. Pacers and my prediction ahead of Friday’s Game 3:
Bucks vs. Pacers Odds: Game 3
- Bucks spread: -5.5
- Pacers spread: +5.5
- Total: 230.5
Bucks vs. Pacers Round 1 Odds
According to the latest NBA odds, the Pacers are -500 to win the series, reflecting an implied probability of 83.33%. Indiana entered the series at -200 to win, while Milwaukee was a +165 underdog.
Bucks series price: +375
Pacers series price: -500
Bucks vs. Pacers Prediction: Game 3 Best Bet
Based on the updated NBA betting market, I’m riding with a same-game parlay of Giannis Antetokounmpo to score 30-plus points and a Milwaukee win (+105) as my best bet for Game 3 of this Round 1 series.
Simply put, it’s now or never for the Bucks.
If the Bucks lose on Friday, they will be one defeat away from a first-round exit for a third consecutive postseason. The Antetokounmpo trade conversation will grow loud heading into a pivotal offseason.
As a result, I expect an inspired effort from Antetokounmpo and the Bucks with their backs against the wall.
Antetokounmpo has been unstoppable so far, scoring 70 points through two games. It’s worth looking at his points prop (32.5), but I prefer exploring the alternate market with this plus-money parlay.
Game 3 prediction: Giannis Antetokounmpo 30-plus points & Bucks ML (+105)
Bucks vs. Pacers Series Schedule
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Saturday, April 19 | 1 p.m. | ESPN |
| Game 2 | Tuesday, April 22 | 7 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Game 3 | Friday, April 25 | 8 p.m. | ESPNU/NBA TV |
| Game 4 | Sunday, April 27 | 9:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Game 5 | Tuesday, April 29 | TBA | TBA |
| Game 6 | Friday, May 2 | TBA | TBA |
| Game 7 | Sunday, May 4 | TBA | TBA |
Bucks vs. Pacers Series History
| Date | Home | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 22 | IND | IND 123, MIL 115 | IND -4.5 | Over 228.5 |
| April 19 | IND | IND 117, MIL 98 | IND -6 | Under 227.5 |
| March 15 | MIL | MIL 126, IND 119 | MIL -3.5 | Over 237.5 |
| March 11 | IND | IND 115, MIL 114 | MIL +1.5 | Under 237.5 |
| Dec. 31 | IND | MIL 120, IND 112 | MIL -2 | Over 230 |
| Nov. 22 | MIL | MIL 129, IND 117 | MIL -5.5 | Over 235.5 |
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When Was the Last Time the Bucks Won a Playoff Series?
The Bucks haven’t won a playoff series since 2022, losing in the first round in back-to-back years. They have only won one postseason round since their 2021 championship.
When Was the Last Time the Pacers Won a Playoff Series?
The Pacers reached the Eastern Conference finals in 2024, earning wins over the Bucks and New York Knicks before being swept by the Boston Celtics. Before that, Indiana hadn’t won a postseason series since 2014.
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