Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Prediction and Betting Tips | Dec. 31, 2024

The Indiana Pacers host the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday for their second encounter of the 2024-25 NBA season. The Bucks beat the Pacers 129-117 in an NBA Cup group stage matchup last month.

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Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers game details and odds

The Bucks-Pacers matchup is scheduled to tip off at 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indiana.

Fans in and around Milwaukee can watch the game on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin, while Indiana residents can catch it on FanDuel Sports Network Indiana. The contest will also be live streamed on FuboTV or via NBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Bucks (-104) vs Pacers (-105)

Spread: Bucks (+1) vs Pacers (-1)

Total (O/U): -110 (o231.5) / -110 (u231.5)

Note: The odds could change before tipoff.

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Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks are sixth in the Eastern Conference with a 16-14 record and have won five of their last 10 games.

They are dealing with a two-game losing streak after a 116-111 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. Damian Lillard led the team's losing effort with a double-double performance of 29 points, 12 assists, six rebounds and two steals.

Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers are eighth in the Eastern Conference with a 16-17 record. They have won eight of their last 10 games after beating the Boston Celtics 123-114 on Sunday. Tyrese Haliburton led their victory charge with 31 points, six rebounds, seven assists and a block.

For Sunday's game, the Bucks have Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and AJ Green listed a questionable. Their participation will be game-time decisions.

Meanwhile, the Pacers will be without Aaron Nesmith, Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman, while Obi Toppin is listed as questionable.

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Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Betting Tips

Damian Lillard is expected to record over 36.5 points + rebounds + assists in the upcoming matchup. He's averaging 38.2 points + rebounds + assists in the season and has crossed the mark thrice in his previous four games.

Meanwhile, Bennedict Mathurin could record under 1.5 made 3s. He's averaging 1.4 3s this season and has crossed the line once in his past five matchups.

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Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Prediction

The game is expected to come down to the wire, and the availability of Giannis Antetokounmpo may likely be the deciding factor. Moreover, given the form of both teams, the Pacers are slightly favored to clinch a home victory.