Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks 3/16/2023 Picks Predictions

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The NBA Central Division will be on full display as the Indiana Pacers travel to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks on Thursday night.

Indiana (31-38) has struggled on the road this season, dropping 22 of their first 34 games away from home, and are now one game back in the race for tenth place in the Eastern Conference standings.

In their last outing, the Pacers were unable to overcome an 18-point deficit after the first quarter and lost 117-97 on the road against the Detroit Pistons.

Jordan Nwora came off the bench and led the Pacers with 20 points on 7-for-12 shooting in 31 minutes of play.

Aaron Nesmith and Andrew Nembhard also contributed with 15 points apiece, while Indiana dominated the rebounding battle by a 42-28 margin.

The Pacers shot just 41 percent from the field and 10 of 34 from the 3-point line, but they got off to a terrible start and were always fighting a losing battle after getting outscored by 38-20 in the first quarter.

Indiana is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 outings with Milwaukee.
The Indiana Pacers are 0-10 SU in their last 10 matches with the Bucks.
The Pacers are 4-13 SU in their last 17 games on the road.

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Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Predictions 3/16/2023

On the other hand, the Milwaukee Bucks have been dominant at home this season, winning 28 of their first 34 games at the Fiserv Forum, and are now three games ahead of the Boston Celtics for the top spot in the Eastern Conference.

In their most recent matchup, the Bucks (50-19) outscored the Phoenix Suns by 11 points in the fourth quarter to secure a 116-104 road victory.

The team also held a 54-36 advantage in points scored in the paint and shot an impressive 47 percent from the field.

All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for the Bucks, tallying 36 points (14-24 FT), 11 rebounds, and eight assists. Center Brook Lopez also had a double-double performance with 21 points (10-14 FG) and 11 rebounds.

Milwaukee’s strong rebounding performance was also notable, as they outrebounded the Suns by a 46-41 margin.

The Bucks shot 47 percent from the field and 12 of 39 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble when they surrendered a 16-point lead in the fourth quarter, only to outscore the Suns by 19-7 in the final 6:32 to keep their win streak alive.

The total went OVER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 5 meetings with the Pacers.
The Milwaukee Bucks are 12-1 SU in their last 13 games at home.
The Bucks are 9-0 SU in their last 9 games at home against Indiana.

Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks. The NBA pick is the Milwaukee Bucks. Milwaukee Center Brook Lopez is dealing with left ankle soreness and is not sure to play in this game.

Indiana ranks near the bottom of the league in defense and both teams prefer a fast-paced tempo. Look for the Bucks to win a game that goes over the total. Prediction: The Milwaukee Bucks win 128-114.

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