Today features an Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks matchup. The Eastern Conference foes played four days ago. Coach Carlisle guided his side to a narrow one-point victory. It is coach Rivers, however, who holds a 2-1 series lead at the moment.
Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo are listed as probable for the game. Aside from that, both squads are mostly healthy heading into Saturday. Indiana is on a two-game winning streak. Milwaukee, meanwhile, are losers of three of their last four games.
Over/Under for Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Facing the same team within a week adds an interesting element. While it was close, the earlier matchup came on the under. One could give the benefit of the doubt to a defensive unit anchored by Antetokounmpo. Myles Turner and Pascal Siakam are equally doing a nice job on that end of the court.
For today, the point total is too high again. Either of Lillard or Tyrese Haliburton could go off and have a good scoring night. Their most recent game was a close, somewhat low scoring one, and it is going to be similar again for this one. More likely than not, however, the defenses are good enough and ensure that the under hits.
Final Pick: Under 234.5 (-105)
Moneyline/Spread for Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Today’s away side got the advantage in the previous encounter and will look to do so again. Tonight should be another close game. The spread, therefore, is too much to consider the favorites here. The underdogs are proving themselves to be a strong force in the East.
Coach Carlisle offers tough resistance for opposing sides on most nights. The hosts winning is possible. Them running away with it and getting a lopsided victory, however, isn’t as probable. In a coin flip game, going moneyline on the Indiana would offer value. This option is just a little more risky.
