Pacers vs Bucks Prediction and NBA Tips - 3 May 2024
Last updated: May 2, 2024, 10:22PM | Published: May 1, 2024, 2:34PM
The Indiana Pacers will take on the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday, commencing at 8:30am AEST.
With star players Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner and Tyrese Haliburton, the Pacers are aiming to beat a Bucks team that includes Damian Lillard, Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Pacers vs Bucks game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Pacers vs Bucks
Using detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Indiana-Milwaukee NBA Playoffs game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Pacers a 72% chance of beating the Bucks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
More: Pacers vs Bucks Match Centre
Pacers vs Bucks: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pacers $1.46, Bucks $3.10
- Line: Pacers -6 ($1.91), Bucks +6 ($2.02)
- Total (Over/Under 216.5 Points): Over $1.87, Under $2.02
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Pacers at $1.46 and the Bucks at $3.10.
The Pacers are listed as 6-point favourites against the Bucks, with odds of $1.91 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Bucks (+6) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.02.
The Over/Under for Pacers vs Bucks has been set at 216.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.87 and odds for the Under at $2.02.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pacers (-6) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 216.5 points has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Pacers vs Bucks: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Indiana at $1.46 with Betfair (72% probability)
- Line: Pacers -6 at $1.91 with Betfair (52% probability)
- Total Points: Under 216.5 at $2.02 with Betfair
Stats Insider's Pacers vs Bucks best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 216.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.02) that are available from Betfair.
Pacers vs Bucks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pacers vs Bucks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse this Friday has the Pacers winning 111-105.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Indiana vs Milwaukee on Friday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Pacers vs Bucks: Player Props
Player props are an enjoyable way to bet on Pacers vs Bucks without necessarily betting on the outcome of Friday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Pascal Siakam is expected to lead the Pacers with 25 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists, while Damian Lillard is projected to finish with 26 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists for the Bucks.
Pacers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | 25 | 8 | 4 |
| Myles Turner | 22 | 8 | 2 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | 21 | 5 | 12 |
| Aaron Nesmith | 13 | 5 | 3 |
| Andrew Nembhard | 13 | 3 | 5 |
Bucks Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | 26 | 4 | 6 |
| Khris Middleton | 24 | 7 | 8 |
| Bobby Portis | 23 | 11 | 2 |
| Brook Lopez | 16 | 6 | 3 |
| Patrick Beverley | 10 | 5 | 4 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the Indiana vs Milwaukee match-up at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips for every NBA game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Pacers vs Bucks: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Pacers and Bucks in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 8:30am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Date: Friday 3 May 2024
- Time: 8:30am AEST
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our Indiana vs Milwaukee predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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