After an intense NBA trade deadline, bettors could win big with tonight’s game between the Indiana Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks. Indiana has been playing better, winning four of ten games, and has gotten new pieces for next season, while the Bucks are playing poor basketball, even with a two-game winning streak.
Indiana, while on a two-game losing streak, has been playing decently and could sneak a win against its rivals on their home court for tonight’s game. Bettors could have a strong game and potentially win big.
Game Details
Date: February 6
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI
TV/Streaming: FanDuel Sports Network Indiana, FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin, NBA League Pass
Odds: ND -124, Indiana Pacers -1.5, o/u 224.5
Team Form & Recent Results
Indiana Pacers Recent Form
- The Indiana Pacers have lost two in a row, but have won four of their last ten games, and have a putrid road record of 3-20.
- Indiana is hoping to avoid another long losing streak and hopes not be at the bottom of the barrel in the Eastern Conference.
- The Pacers are almost last in PPG, with being 28th, tenth in pace, and 29th in FG%.
- Pascal Siakam is their key player, scoring 23.8 points a game, and having 6.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game.
Milwaukee Bucks Recent Form
- The Milwaukee Bucks have won two in a row but have lost seven of their last ten games despite the winning streak.
- Milwaukee is trying to make its nightmare season, with being 12th in the Eastern Conference.
- Milwaukee ranks poorly in defense, being 22nd in defensive ratings, but ranks well in 3PT FG%, fifth in FG%
- Myles Turner has been the Bucks’ best player, scoring 13.0 points a game, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists a game
Key Storylines
- Milwaukee will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo and Taurean Prince, while Ousmane Dieng will be out, and Bobby Portis and Guy Harris will be GTD. The Indiana Pacers will not have Kobe Brown, Ivica Zubac, and Obi Toppin in tonight’s game
- Bobby Portis and Guy Harris will be GTD for the Bucks, while the Pacers will have Miach Potter as questionable.
- Milwaukee is hoping to continue its winning streak and try to sneak into the NBA play-in, while the Pacers are trying to snap their two-game losing streak.
- Las Vegas is favoring the Pacers due to the offense playing well against the Bucks in the past, and Milwaukee regressing throughout the season.
Players to Watch
Indiana Pacers
- Jarace Walker
- The Indiana Pacers third year player has been having a decent season, scoring 10.1 points a game, 2.0 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game.
- In the loss to the Jazz, Walker scored 24 points, with six rebounds and four assists.
Milwaukee Bucks
- Rollins has been playing well this season, scoring 16.8 points a game, with 5.5 assists, and 4.6 rebounds a game.
- In the win against the Pelicans, Rollins scored 27 points, with four rebounds and four assists.
Matchup Breakdown
Offense vs. Defense
The Indiana Pacers’ offense, while it has solid ratings, has been struggling due to losing its stars to injuries. Indiana has been struggling with their offense, ranking low in PPG, and could struggle against the Bucks tonight. The Pacers are a solid team with their pacing, and are facing a team that is slow, so they have a chance to win in a hostile court.
While the Pacers are having a nightmare season, the Milwaukee Bucks have also been struggling, even with a solid offense this season. Milwaukee has been ranking high in 3PT FG and could have a strong game in out-shooting people beyond the arc. While they are a solid team in shooting, they don’t take care of the ball, being 15th in turnovers, and have a weak defense, being 22nd in the league.
Coaching / Strategy Notes
The Indiana Pacers are expected to win this game if they can control the pace, as they are one of the better teams against one of the slower teams tonight. Indiana also needs to slow down Milwaukee’s shooting, and even with a weak defense, it has to control the shooting beyond the arc to win tonight.
While the Pacers could win this game, the Bucks need to win the rebound game against the Pacers due to the depth of their forwards and centers. Milwaukee also needs to control the floor against the Pacers, being a decent defensive team, and also controlling the pace, due to the Pacers being a solid team in speed.
Prediction
Prediction: Indiana Pacers 115, Milwaukee Bucks 110
How to Watch
- TV channel/Local broadcasts: FanDuel Sports Network Indiana, FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin
- Streaming: NBA League Pass
- Radio: SiriusXM
FAQ SECTION
Q: What time is the [Indiana Pacers] vs. [Milwaukee Bucks] game?
A: [The time for the Indiana Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks will be at 8:00 pm for Eastern Coast fans.]
Q: Who is favored to win?
A: [The Indiana Pacers are the favorites to win this game against the Bucks due to getting Zubac and playing well against the Bucks.
Q: Where is the game being played?
A: [Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI]
Q: What are the betting odds?
A: [(IND -124, Indiana Pacers -1.5, o/u 224.5)]
Conclusion
The Indiana Pacers, during the trade deadline improve the team by adding pieces like Zubac to help them next year, while the Milwaukee Bucks still have heads in the sand, so bettors should take the Pacers tonight. Indiana, while having a nightmare season, has been playing well against the Bucks and could have a strong game against a weak lineup.
While the Pacers’ season has been a nightmare, they have a bright future and a strong lineup, while the Bucks are having a poor season, and it could get worse with each passing day. With the Milwaukee Bucks having a disastrous season, along with the Indiana Pacers, it’s easier for the bettors to have the Pacers win due to the roster being a solid one against their rivals.
