The Indiana Pacers, despite losing in their last two outings, have played relatively well since the trade deadline. Led by the upstart Tyrese Haliburton, who seems poised to be the next big thing in Indy, the franchise suddenly have a lot to look forward to in the future.
Losing isn’t all painful right now, but onlookers on the win column may not like the Pacers’ chances tonight, as Indiana takes on the Milwaukee Bucks for the fourth and final time this season. The defending champions have swept the season series so far, winning all three contests with relative ease. The Bucks have trumped the Pacers in each of their last six meetings dating back to last season.
On the season, the Pacers are 6-22 on the road and 8-28 against the East while the Bucks are 19-10 at the Fiserv Forum and 21-16 against conference foes. Indiana ranks 16th in offensive rating and 26th in defensive rating while Milwaukee sits at sixth and 12th, respectively, on the same departments.
Pacers at Bucks Odds, Spread, Over/Under & Betting Pick
The latest odds from WynnBET (sign up with this link) have the Bucks as overwhelming -12.0 favorites at home against the Pacers. Milwaukee stands as a -900 moneyline favorite while Indiana is currently a +600 moneyline underdog.
The over/under for this contest has been set at 234.0. The oddsmakers are anticipating a very high-scoring affair between both teams.
Projected Pacers Starting Lineup Tonight
SF: Lance Stephenson
PF: Oshae Brissett
C: Goga Bitadze
SG: Buddy Hield
PG: Tyrese Haliburton
Pacers Injury Report
Myles Turner (foot) and Chris Duarte (toe) are out and will not return to play until after the All-Star break. Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) is a game time decision, while Isaiah Jackson (ankle) will be absent for tonight’s game. Meanwhile, TJ McConnell (wrist) and TJ Warren (foot) remain without a timetable to return. Ricky Rubio (torn ACL) is out for the season and is not with the team.
Indiana Pacers at Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
The Pacers could have some help here with Giannis Antetokounmpo (game time decision) hobbled a bit, but even that is not saying much given that they have been running a skeleton squad for quite a while now.
Still, with Giannis or not, Milwaukee has repeatedly dominated Indiana in recent seasons, not just this one. On the heels of a disappointing loss last night, look for the defending champs to re-assert their mastery over the Pacers and win this one quite easily in a high-scoring match.
Pacers 107, Bucks 126
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What channel is the Indiana Pacers game on?
Tuesday’s contest will air on Bally Sports Indiana (Indianapolis) and Bally Sports Wisconsin (Milwaukee) and will tip off at 8 PM ET.
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Pacers Next Game and Schedule
Indiana heads back home for a game against Washington on the second night of a back-to-back, their final contest before the All-Star break. The Pacers resume play on the 25th against Oklahoma City.
Feb. 16 vs Washington
Feb. 25 vs Oklahoma City