Pacers vs. Bucks Game 5 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - April 29

In Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, the Indiana Pacers will face the Milwaukee Bucks. The Pacers match up with the Bucks in a game that Indiana is currently a strong favorite by 8 points. A 222.5-point total has been set for the game.

Check out everything you need to know about the Pacers-Bucks game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Pacers vs. Bucks Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6 p.m. ET
• Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana
• TV: NBA TV, FDSWI, and FDSIN

Pacers vs. Bucks Prediction

ATS Pick: Bucks (+ 8)
O/U Pick: Over (222.5)
Score Prediction: Pacers 117 - Bucks 113

Pacers vs. Bucks Betting Insights

• Out of 82 games so far this year, the Pacers have played 60 with more than 222.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total.
• The Bucks games have gone over 222.5 total points scored in 53 of 82 total matchups this season.
• Between them, these two teams average 10.4 more points per game (232.9) than this matchup's total (222.5).
• Opponents of the two teams average a combined 5.6 more points per game, 228.1, than this matchup's over/under of 222.5 points.
• Indiana has come away with 35 wins in the 50 contests it has been listed as the favorite this season.
• Milwaukee has won in 11, or 42.3%, of the 26 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year.
• Indiana and Milwaukee have each won four of their last eight head-to-head matchups.
• Both the Pacers and the Bucks have 4-4 records against the spread in those contests.
• The Bucks have covered the spread in their previous four games, and were favored in one of those contests.

Pacers Recent Trends

• The Pacers have a 6-4 record against the spread while going 8-2 overall in their past 10 games.
• Indiana has averaged a total of 230.2 combined points over its last 10 games, 7.7 greater than this game's total of 222.5.
• The Pacers are 38-43-1 against the spread this year.
• So far this season, Indiana has been installed as favorites by an 8-point margin or more 19 times and are 7-11-1 ATS in those contests.
• Pacers games this year have hit the over on 44 of 82 set point totals.
• The 117.4 points per game the Pacers record are just 4.4 more points than the Bucks give up (113).
• Indiana is 32-22-1 against the spread and 38-17 overall when scoring more than 113 points.
• The Pacers make 48.8% of their shots from the field this season, which is 3.1 percentage points higher than the Bucks have allowed to their opponents (45.7%).
• When playing at home, the Pacers own the same winning percentage against the spread as they do on the road (.463).
• Indiana has eclipsed the total in 22 of 41 home games (53.7%). It has fared the same in away games, topping the total in 22 of 41 matchups (53.7%).
• In home games, the Pacers have won more often as a moneyline favorite, putting up a record of 25-6 (.806). In road games, they are 10-9 (.526) as a moneyline favorite.

Pacers Recent Stats

Pacers Leaders

• Tyrese Haliburton puts up 18.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 9.2 assists per contest, shooting 47.3% from the field and 38.8% from downtown with 3 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Pascal Siakam puts up 20.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, shooting 51.9% from the floor and 38.9% from downtown with 1.6 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Myles Turner posts 15.6 points, 1.5 assists and 6.5 rebounds per contest.
• Bennedict Mathurin averages 16.1 points, 5.3 boards and 1.9 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.3 blocks.
• T.J. McConnell averages 9.1 points, 4.4 assists and 2.4 boards.

Pacers Player Props

Bucks Recent Trends

• The Bucks have a 6-4 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall over their past 10 contests.
• Milwaukee has averaged a total of 224.0 combined points over its last 10 games, 1.5 greater than this matchup's total of 222.5.
• The Bucks have played 82 games, with 42 wins against the spread.
• This year, Milwaukee has an against-the-spread record of 4-3 in its seven games as an underdog of 8 points or more.
• Bucks games this year have gone over the total in 44 of 82 opportunities (53.7%).
• The Bucks' 115.5 points per game are only 0.4 more points than the 115.1 the Pacers allow.
• Milwaukee is 31-8-1 against the spread and 34-6 overall when it scores more than 115.1 points.
• The Bucks have shot at a 48.6% rate from the field this season, 1.2 percentage points higher than the 47.4% shooting opponents of the Pacers have averaged.
• This season, the Bucks are 23-18-1 at home against the spread (.548 winning percentage). On the road, they are 19-20-1 ATS (.475).
• In 2024-25, a higher percentage of Milwaukee's games have finished above the over/under at home (59.5%, 25 of 42) than on the road (47.5%, 19 of 40).
• This season the Bucks are 23-10 at home as moneyline favorites (.697 winning percentage). On the road they are 14-8 (.636).

Bucks Recent Stats

Bucks Leaders

• Giannis Antetokounmpo puts up 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game for the Bucks.
• The Bucks are receiving 13 points, 5 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game from Brook Lopez this year.
• Kyle Kuzma gives the Bucks 14.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest while putting up 0.6 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• Kevin Porter Jr. is averaging 10.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. He is draining 44.9% of his shots from the field.
• Bobby Portis gives the Bucks 13.9 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game while posting 0.7 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.

Bucks Player Props

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