Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/13/23

Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the Pacers and Bucks. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on BSW, and it’s hosted by the Bucks at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 259 points and the Bucks are the favorite to win at home vs. the Pacers.

INDIANA PACERS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Indiana Pacers +6.5

This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, December 13th.

WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 118-110 in favor of the Pacers.
• Our projections have Tyrese Haliburton finishing with Tyrese Haliburton points, 3 rebounds and 8 assists.
• From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 51.8% and knocking down 14 threes.

Can the Pacers Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Looking at the Pacers’ previous ten games, they are 6-4 and face the Bucks with an overall mark of 13-8. On the road, the Pacers have gone 6-3 so far this season compared to their 7-5 mark at home.

Indiana arrives with an ATS record of 13-8 for the season up to this point. The Pacers are in the midst of a three game ATS win streak as underdogs, and they come in with a 6-5 record against the spread as favorites.

In their recent game, the Pacers’ offense concluded with 131 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 128.5 points per contest. Offensively, the Pacers have a season long field goal percentage of 51%, which is 1st in the league In terms of three-pointers, they are 7th in percentage and 6th in three-pointers made.

At this time, the Pacers’ defense is positioned 29th in the NBA, permitting 124.8 points per game.

In their previous matchup vs. the Pistons, the Pacers’ defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 56% leading to 123 points.

Will the Bucks Come Through as Home Favorites?

The Bucks head into today’s action with an overall record of 16-7 and have gone 2-1 over their previous three games. Currently, in the Eastern Conference, the team is ranked 3rd, and they are 1st in the Central division.

Milwaukee has an ATS record of 9-14 for this season, which includes their current two game losing streak against the spread. On the road, the Bucks have an ATS record of 5-5, as opposed to a 4-9 record against the spread when playing at home.

The Bucks recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 133 points against the Bulls. This output exceeded their season average of 122.6 points per game. The top scorer for the Bucks was Giannis Antetokounmpo with 32 points, while Malik Beasley also chipped in with 19 points.

Coming into the game, the Bucks’ defense is giving up an average of 119.2 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 69.6% of their games.

In their previous game, the Bucks’ defense struggled against the Bulls, giving up 129 points on a field goal percentage of 41%.