The Milwaukee Bucks host the Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum to kick off their best-of-7 series Sunday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Pacers vs. Bucks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Regular season series: Pacers won 4-1
The Bucks limped to the finish line, losing 6 of their last 8 games to close the regular season, but still managed to finish with the No. 3 seed in the East. They went 2-6 against the spread (ATS) in those last 8 games, only covering in home wins. It ended the regular season with a 49-33 straight-up record and 35-46-1 ATS. The Bucks are led by F Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has been battling injuries but still ended the regular season averaging 30.4 points per game — 2nd in the league behind Dallas G Luka Doncic (33.9 PPG).
The Pacers were on a mission to end the season, winning 4 of their last 5 and scoring 140 or more in 2 of their last 3. After 82 games, Indiana finished 47-35 straight up and 44-35-3 ATS. It covered 5 of its last 8 games yet just 1 of its last 4 on the road. The Pacers are led by G Tyrese Haliburton, who is averaging 20.1 points and an NBA-best 10.9 assists per game.