Pacers vs. Bucks Game 5 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - April 30

The Indiana Pacers will play the Milwaukee Bucks in a decisive Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. The Pacers face the Bucks in a game that Indiana is currently a favorite by 5 points. The matchup's point total is 218.

Take a look at 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 30, 2024 at 9:30 PM ET
• Where: Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• TV: TNT, BSIN, and BSWI

Pacers vs. Bucks Prediction

ATS Pick: Bucks (+ 5)
O/U Pick: Over (218)
Score Prediction: Bucks 120 - Pacers 119

Pacers vs. Bucks Betting Insights

• This season, the Pacers games have finished over 218 points scored, their current matchup's total, 74 (out of 82) times.
• This season, 65 of the Bucks' 82 total matchups have gone over 218 total points scored.
• The Pacers and the Bucks combine to average 24.3 more points per game than the total of 218 set for this game.
• Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 236.6 points per game, 18.6 more than the point total in this matchup.
• Indiana has come away with 26 wins in the 43 contests it has been listed as the favorite this season.
• Milwaukee has won in three, or 21.4%, of the 14 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year.
• Indiana has come out on top in seven of its last nine head-to-head matchups against Milwaukee.
• The Pacers also have a 6-3 record against the spread when playing the Bucks.

Pacers Recent Trends

• The Pacers have a 5-5 record against the spread while finishing 7-3 overall over their last 10 games.
• Indiana's average total over the last 10 games is 12.0 points more than the 218 total given for this matchup.
• The Pacers have played 82 games, with 44 wins against the spread.
• So far this season, Indiana has been installed as favorites by a 5-point margin or more 29 times and are 15-14 ATS in those games.
• Pacers games this year have gone over the total in 43 out of 82 opportunities (52.4%).
• The Pacers put up 6.9 more points per game (123.3) than the Bucks give up (116.4).
• Indiana is 40-15 against the spread and 42-13 overall when scoring more than 116.4 points.
• This season, the Pacers have a 50.7% shooting percentage from the field, which is 3.7% higher than the 47% of shots the Bucks' opponents have made.
• The Pacers have covered the spread in the same percentage of games at home as road games (53.7%). They have covered 22 times in 41 games when playing at home and 22 times in 41 games when playing on the road.
• In home games, Indiana exceeds the over/under 61% of the time (25 of 41 games). It has hit the over in 43.9% of road games (18 of 41 contests).
• The Pacers have won a higher percentage of their matchups as a moneyline favorite at home, going 18-11 (.621). In road games as a moneyline favorite, they own a record of 8-6 (.571).

Pacers Recent Stats

Pacers Leaders

• Pascal Siakam posts 21.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.3 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocks.
• Tyrese Haliburton posts 20.1 points, 3.9 boards and 10.9 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1.2 steals and 0.7 blocks.
• Myles Turner averages 17.1 points, 6.9 boards and 1.3 assists per game, shooting 52.4% from the field and 35.8% from beyond the arc with 1.5 made 3-pointers per contest.
• T.J. McConnell posts 10.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1 steal and 0.1 blocks.
• Aaron Nesmith averages 12.2 points, 3.8 boards and 1.5 assists per contest, shooting 49.6% from the floor and 41.9% from downtown with 1.9 made 3-pointers per contest.

Pacers Player Props

Bucks Recent Trends

• The Bucks have gone 3-7 over their last 10 contests, with a 4-6 record against the spread in that span.
• Milwaukee has averaged a total of 222.7 combined points in its last 10 games, 4.7 greater than this game's total of 218.
• In the Bucks' 82 games this year, they have 33 wins against the spread.
• Milwaukee has covered the spread twice this year when underdogs by 5 points or more (in five chances).
• Bucks games this year have gone over the total in 40 of 82 opportunities (48.8%).
• The Bucks' 119 points per game are just 1.2 fewer points than the 120.2 the Pacers allow.
• Milwaukee is 20-14-1 against the spread and 30-5 overall when it scores more than 120.2 points.
• The Bucks' 48.7% shooting percentage from the field this season is the same as the Pacers have given up to their opponents.
• The Bucks have performed better against the spread at home (19-22-1) than away (14-24-2) this season.
• In terms of the over/under, Milwaukee's games have gone over more often at home (23 of 42, 54.8%) than on the road (17 of 40, 42.5%).
• As moneyline favorites, the Bucks have won a higher percentage of games at home (29-10) than on the road (16-12).

Bucks Recent Stats

Bucks Leaders

• On a per-game basis, Giannis Antetokounmpo gets the Bucks 30.4 points, 11.5 rebounds and 6.5 assists. He also averages 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocked shots.
• Damian Lillard is averaging 24.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and 7 assists per game. He's making 42.4% of his shots from the floor and 35.4% from beyond the arc, with 3 triples per contest (ninth in league).
• The Bucks are receiving 13.8 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game from Bobby Portis this year.
• Brook Lopez is putting up 12.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. He is sinking 48.5% of his shots from the floor and 36.6% from 3-point range, with 1.9 triples per game.
• Khris Middleton gives the Bucks 15.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists per contest while delivering 0.9 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.

Bucks Player Props

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