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2023 NBA In-Season Semi-Final: Bucks vs Pacers Prediction & Odds
Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Milwaukee Bucks are scheduled to square off against Tyrese Haliburton's Indiana Pacers at the Fiserv Forum on Thursday in the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament. While the Bucks defeated the New York Knicks in the quarter-final, the Pacers defeated the Boston Celtics to reach the In-Season semi-final.
In the 2023-24 NBA Eastern Conference standings, Milwaukee, who are currently on a two-game winning streak, are placed second with a 15-6 record while Indiana, who also won their last two games, have managed the sixth spot with 11 wins in 19 matches. The Bucks have lost just one of their 11 home games while the Pacers have won four of their seven road games so far this season.
Bucks vs Pacers: Match Prediction
Bucks vs Pacers Head-To-Head:
- In their last 10 NBA regular season matches, the Bucks dominated the Pacers with eight victories.
- The Pacers defeated the Bucks by two points in their previous clash this season at the Gainbridge FieldHouse.
- Apart from the 2022-23 season's game in March, the Pacers last won a regular season road game against the Bucks in March 2018.
Bucks vs Pacers Top Players:
- The Bucks feature Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton, and Bobby Portis as their star players.
- The Pacers feature Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield, Myles Turner, Bruce Brown Jr., and Bennedict Mathurin as their star players.
Average Quarter score: (Bucks 128-121 Pacers)
- 1st quarter: 32-32
- 2nd quarter: 27-29
- 3rd quarter: 38-32
- 4th quarter: 31-28
Pacers at Bucks: Betting Odds
Against The Spread (ATS): 3.5 points (Bucks -3.5)
Over/Under (OU): 254.5 (Under)
Prediction: Bucks 128-121 Pacers
Bucks vs Pacers Money Line:
- The Bucks vs Pacers money line: Bucks -180; Pacers +150.
- This season, the Bucks have lost five of the 20 games as the favorites, while the Pacers have won six of the eight games as the underdogs.
- This season, the Bucks have lost the only game they played as the underdogs, while the Pacers have lost six of the 11 games as the favorites.
Bucks vs Pacers Against The Spread:
- In the NBA 2023-24 regular season, the Bucks are averaging 122.3 points per game, while the Pacers are averaging 128.4 points per game.
- From their opponents this season, the Bucks are scoring four points more per game, and the Pacers are scoring 3.2 points more per game.
Bucks vs Pacers Over/Under:
- For the Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton is leading the squad this season with 26.9 points per game, followed by Myles Turner with 16.6 points per game. Apart from them, Buddy Hield is averaging 13.6 ppg while Bennedict Mathurin is scoring 13.2 ppg.
- For the Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo is leading the squad this season with 30.2 points per game followed by Damian Lillard with 25.6 points per game. Apart from them, Brook Lopez is averaging 13.2 ppg while Malik Beasley is scoring 12.1 ppg.
Bucks vs Pacers: How to Watch
When and where will the Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers, NBA 2023-24 regular season match take place?
The NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Bucks and Pacers will take place on December 8 at 03:30 a.m. IST (December 7, 06:00 p.m. ET) at the Fiserv Forum.
Where to watch the live telecast of the Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers, NBA 2023-24 regular season match in India and the US?
The live telecast of the NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Bucks and Pacers will be available on Sports 18 in India and on TNT and NBA TV in the US.
Where to watch the live stream of the Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers, NBA 2023-24 regular season match in India and the US?
The NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Bucks and Pacers can be streamed live on Jio Cinema, and NBA.com on a subscription basis in India, and on ESPN and ABC in the US.
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