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The Indiana Pacers take a 2-0 series lead into Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. The Bucks are favored by 5.5 points in the contest, which will be broadcast on NBA TV, ESPNU, FDSWIX, and FDSIN at 8 p.m. ET.
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Bucks vs. Pacers Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final tally of Bucks 116, Pacers 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Bucks (-223)
- Total Pick: Under 230.5 (computer predicts 230.1 points)
- Pick ATS: Pacers (+5.5)
Recent Bucks vs. Pacers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/22/2025 | Pacers | -4 | 228 | -178 | +148 | 123-115 IND |
| 4/19/2025 | Pacers | -6 | 227.5 | -244 | +198 | 117-98 IND |
| 3/15/2025 | Bucks | -3.5 | 235.5 | -165 | +138 | 126-119 MIL |
| 3/11/2025 | Bucks | -1 | 238.5 | -114 | -106 | 115-114 IND |
| 12/31/2024 | Bucks | -2 | 229.5 | -130 | +109 | 120-112 MIL |
| 11/22/2024 | Bucks | -5.5 | 235.5 | -220 | +181 | 129-117 MIL |
| 5/2/2024 | Pacers | -6 | 217 | -236 | +191 | 120-98 IND |
| 4/30/2024 | Pacers | -5 | 218.5 | -200 | +165 | 115-92 MIL |
| 4/28/2024 | Pacers | -9.5 | 216 | -413 | +321 | 126-113 IND |
| 4/26/2024 | Pacers | -6.5 | 223.5 | -271 | +219 | 121-118 IND |
| 4/23/2024 | Bucks | -1.5 | 223.5 | -115 | -105 | 125-108 IND |
| 4/21/2024 | Pacers | -1.5 | 230 | -119 | -101 | 109-94 MIL |
| 1/3/2024 | Bucks | -3.5 | 257.5 | -161 | +137 | 142-130 IND |
| 1/1/2024 | Bucks | -8.5 | 261.5 | -348 | +277 | 122-113 IND |
| 12/13/2023 | Bucks | -6.5 | 258 | -252 | +204 | 140-126 MIL |
| 12/7/2023 | Bucks | -5 | 257 | -204 | +169 | 128-119 IND |
| 11/9/2023 | Bucks | -1.5 | 241.5 | -126 | +104 | 126-124 IND |
Bucks 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Milwaukee has put together a 43-39-0 record against the spread.
- The Bucks have a 19-16 record against the spread when favored by 5.5 points or more this season.
- Out of Milwaukee's 82 games with a set total, 43 have hit the over (52.4%).
- The Bucks have been favorites in 56 games this season and won 37 (66.1%) of those contests.
- Milwaukee has a record of 24-8, a 75% win rate, when it's favored by -223 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Pacers 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Indiana is 38-43-1 against the spread this season.
- In games this season in which they were an underdog by 5.5 points or more, the Pacers have a 9-6 record against the spread.
- Indiana's games have hit the over 44 out of 82 times (53.7%).
- The Pacers have won 48.5% of the games this season they were the moneyline underdog (16-17).
- When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +185 or longer, Indiana has gone 7-5 (58.3%).
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Bucks vs. Pacers Injury Report
Bucks
Bucks:
Tyler Smith: Questionable (Ankle)
Pacers
Pacers:
Isaiah Jackson: Out For Season (Calf)
Bucks vs. Pacers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, April 25, 2025
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBA TV, ESPNU, FDSWIX, and FDSIN
- Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Arena: Fiserv Forum
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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