Take #502 Pacers over Bucks
(NBA) Milwaukee vs. Indiana,
Point Spread: 4.00 | -110.00 Indiana (Home)
Result: Win
The Pacer's defense surrenders 39.2% on shots from beyond the perimeter (71 of 181) and opponents are making 82.6% of their foul shots. They have surrendered 25.6 dimes and 44.1 total boards per game, which is 15th and 14th in the NBA. The Pacers on the defensive end are ranked 28th in basketball in points per game surrendered with 121.7. They are forcing 12.0 turnovers per game and have allowed teams to shoot 48.5% from the field (23rd in the NBA). Milwaukee enters this one with a mark of 4-2 on the campaign. They turn it over 14.7 times per contest and as a unit they commit 19.0 fouls every game. As a unit, Milwaukee is grabbing 40.5 rebounds per game and has accumulated 135 dimes on the campaign, which is 30th in basketball in terms of passing. The Bucks are shooting 37.9% on shots from distance (88 of 232) and 75.0% from the free throw line. They average 116.7 points per outing (11th in basketball) while hitting 47.2% from the field. We like the Pacers here as it will likely be a nice public fade, and the Bucks just played last night vs Detroit and might have some tired legs. Let's roll with the Pacers.