The Indiana Pacers managed to break their cold spell against the Toronto Raptors last Friday night, claiming decisive 114-97 victory at home to improve to 9-12 on the season after a disappointing loss to the Lakers. Their tough early schedule, however, continues, as a back-to-back looms with the defending champions on deck for the first leg.
After a 6-8 start, the Milwaukee Bucks have won six straight contests and appear to be rounding back into form with a healthier squad. Now flirting with the Chicago Bulls for the Central Division lead, the Pacers could be in for their toughest challenge yet.
On the season, the Pacers are 6-3 at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse and 5-9 against the East while the Bucks are 6-4 on the road and 8-5 against conference foes. Indiana ranks 15th in offensive rating and 13th in defensive rating while Milwaukee sits at 14th and 11th, respectively, on the same departments.
Pacers vs Bucks Odds, Spread, Over/Under & Betting Pick
The latest odds from WynnBET (sign up with this link) have the Bucks as -2.0 favorites on the road against the hosts Pacers. Meanwhile, Milwaukee is a -140 moneyline favorite while Indiana is currently a +120 moneyline underdog.
The over/under for this contest has been set at 217.5. The oddsmakers are anticipating a high-scoring affair between both teams.
Projected Pacers Starting Lineup Tonight
SF: Justin Holiday
PF: Domantas Sabonis
C: Myles Turner
SG: Caris LeVert
PG: Malcolm Brogdon
Pacers Injury Report
Only TJ Warren (left foot) remains out for this game. No other injuries have been reported at this point.
Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
Milwaukee has had Indiana’s number in the past three seasons, winning five straight and nine of last 11 meetings. Having already beaten the Blue and Gold on the road last month, the defending champions will understandably enter this contest as undisputable favorites, despite the relatively modest foresight from the oddsmakers.
The Pacers should be revved up to see how their improve play measures up against a title contender, but the Bucks’ personnel and offense simply makes them a matchup nightmare for the team. Indy should be expected to wage a much better fight than in previous meetings, but Milwaukee’s roster, and of course, Giannis Antetokounmpo, are simply not ideal opponents for the Blue and Gold. I’d love to be wrong, though.
Pacers 105, Bucks 109
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What channel is the Indiana Pacers game on?
Saturday’s game will air on Bally Sports Indiana (Indianapolis) and Bally Sports Wisconsin (Milwaukee) and will tip off at 5 pm ET.
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Pacers Next Game and Schedule
The Pacers head to Minnesota on the second night of a back-to-back before heading back to the Gainbridge Fieldhouse for a lengthy six-game homestand.
Nov. 29 @ Minnesota
Dec. 01 vs Atlanta
Dec. 03 vs Miami
Dec. 06 vs Washington