The Indiana Pacers(3-2) are hosting the Milwaukee Bucks(2-3) for tonight’s game 6 between the two teams.
The Pacers had a chance to close out the series two nights ago, but incredible performances from Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis shut that idea down. They each had 29-point double-doubles and led their team to a dominant 23-point victory. This will be the Pacers’ best chance to close out this series, as they play at home.
Can they respond to the Bucks game 5 win and send them home in game 6, or will the series be extended one more game?
Pacers vs. Bucks Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Indiana Pacers | -5.5
-110 |
O 216.5
-110 |
-225 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | +5.5
-110 |
U 216.5
-110 |
+185 |
| ** Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Pacers vs. Bucks Game Details
- Fixture: Milwaukee Bucks @ Indiana Pacers
- Date and Time: May 2, 2024 @ 6:30 pm EST
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Indiana Pacers | vs. | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 47-35 | Record | 49-33 |
| 122.5 | Points Per Game | 118.6 |
| 50.3 | FG% | 48.7 |
| 37.1 | 3PT% | 37.2 |
| 49.5 | Rebounds Per Game | 51.8 |
| 119.8 | Points Allowed Per Game | 116.1 |
| 49.6 | Opponent FG% | 47.0 |
| 36.4 | Opponent 3PT% | 35.6 |
| 79.1 | Opponent FT% | 80.0 |
| 51.6 | Opponent Rebounds Against | 51.7 |
| 3-2 | Last 5 W-L | 2-3 |
| 104.8 | Team Pace | 103.3 |
Key Stats
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers already let one opportunity slip through their fingers on Tuesday. They are going to be fired up for this game and should look to sell out to win this one. In this series, the Pacers’ main scorers have been Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner, scoring 23.0 and 22.0 points per game respectively.
Of course, you can’t talk about this team without mentioning Tyrese Haliburton, the assist leader this season. He averaged 10.9 assists per game in the regular season and is averaging 9.2 in this series.
Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks survived elimination once, but they have to do it two more times to complete the comeback. With Giannis Antetokounmpo most likely out for this game, and Damian Lillard questionable, they need other guys to step up. Khris Middleton has been the main scorer without those two guys, averaging 26,8 points on 19.8 field goal attempts.
Injury Report
Indiana Pacers
- Tyrese Haliburton – Questionable
- Benedict Mathurin – OUT
Milwaukee Bucks
- Giannis Antetokounmpo – Doubtful
- Damian Lillard – Questionable
- Khris Middleton – Probable
- Patrick Beverly – Probable
Game Prediction
This game is hard to pick at the moment because we still don’t know if Damian Lillard will be playing. However, even without Lillard, I think the Bucks have been a solid team without him, and will still put up a fight in this game. Bobby Portis is a great piece to have in the game as a scoring option, and Patrick Beverly had 12 assists in their last game.
I expect the Bucks to keep this one closer than people expect without their stars.
Final Pick
Milwaukee Bucks +5.5 (-110)
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