Indiana Pacers (47-35) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (49-33)
Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks 4/21/24 – The upcoming first-round NBA playoff matchup between the Indiana Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks promises an intense battle. The Pacers, with a record of 47-35, will face off against the Bucks, who finished the regular season slightly better at 49-33. This game, scheduled for Sunday, April 21, 2024, will be hosted at the Fiserv Forum and broadcast on TNT. Fans seeking NBA Playoff cost-free picks will find this matchup particularly intriguing due to the closely matched teams and high stakes.
This season the Pacers have played impressively by scoring 123.3 points per game and making 50.7% of shots from the floor. This season, their three-point shooting has been another strong point of their game, with an average of 13.2 threes per game that have gone through at a 37.4% rate. The team’s offensive arsenal is backed up by strong rebounding, recording 41.5 rebounds per game, and mitigating the opposition’s time of possession has helped to earn more scoring opportunities.
While the Milwaukee Bucks team have also shown some offensive skills of their own and are averaging at 119 points per game. Although their scores in field goals are a bit lower at 48.7%, they make up for this in free-throw stats with 18.5 made per game. The Bucks are slightly more skilled on defensive rebounds, averaging on 34.8 boards per game compared to the Pacers’ 31.4, an advantage that might have a great impact on reducing the number of second-chance points for the Pacers.
Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Game Info
| When: | Sunday, April 21, 2024, 7:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Fiserv Forum |
| TV: | TNT |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
Pascal Siakam (PF) vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo (PF)
The Pacers’ Pascal Siakam with 21.3-point-per-game average and 7.8 rebounds per game is an integral force. The stand out skill is his ability to assist in all positions with 3.7 being the highest. This shows how multi-faceted he is. Though Siakam made plays, especially with his 1.4 turnovers per game, he needs to do more to have that influence in this game where the pressure is high.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, the lead man on the Bucks, had outstanding season scoring 30.4 points, 11.5 rebounds and 6.5 assists on average per game. His physicality on the court and excellent defense, shown in 1.1 blocks per game, make him a player to be dealt with when playing on both sides of the court. Giannis’s effect is oftentimes, the game’s changing factor but his 3.4 turnovers per game may be the flaw the Pacers are good at using against him.
The competition between Siakam and Antetokounmpo will be the focal point of the game. Both players not only excel in terms of points but also bring the overall game impact to a new level, leading the sport and their teams. The execution of these key players will certainly define the pace and direction of the match. Although they will be challenging each other as they will face each other on the court, their interaction will also be an influential factor to focus on.
NBA Odds/Point Spread: Indiana Pacers -115, Total Odds: 233
The betting odds slightly favor the Pacers, indicating a close contest. The total over/under is set at 233, aligning with both teams’ high-scoring nature, which suggests a potentially high-scoring game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Trends
The Pacer has been good enough, earning 4-1 in their last 5 games and with a nice 22-19 record against the spread in the away games. This development of the fact that they’ve exceeded 62.5% of the total points over in 5 consecutive matches gives an indication that they maintain a fast game pace and a higher scoring rate.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Trends
However, as the Bucks might have been falling into this slump the past five games, they have gone 2-3, winless both outright and ATS in road games. They’ve been erratic in shaping the game’s tempo and this may turn to be a weakness against the Pacers, who are one of the best scoring teams in the league.
Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks 4/21/24 Betting Picks
Given the analysis and betting trends, the Pacers might have a slight edge due to their offensive consistency and recent form. However, it’s a tight matchup that could go either way.
Final thoughts lean towards a high-scoring affair, likely exceeding the over, with the Pacers possibly pulling off a narrow win. Premium picks and prediction enthusiasts should consider the Pacers’ ability to cover the spread and the total going over as the most probable outcomes.
Free Pick and Prediction: Indiana Pacers 120, Milwaukee Bucks 116.