Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks picks, predictions, odds: Who wins NBA Playoffs series?
The No. 6 seed Indiana Pacers and No. 3 seed Milwaukee Bucks play in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs for the Eastern Conference starting Sunday, April 21.
Who will win the series and advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals?
Check out these NBA Playoffs series picks and predictions for the Eastern Conference matchup.
The Bucks are -154 to win the series in NBA Playoffs odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook. The Pacers are +130.
Milwaukee is -1.5 in the series spread. Indiana is +1.5.
The Bucks winning in seven games is at +370 in odds for the outcome of the series. Milwaukee is +410 to win in five games, +500 to win in six games and +1000 to win in four games.
The Pacers are +450 to take the series in six games, +850 to win it in five games, +900 to win in seven and +1000 to sweep the Bucks.
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NBA.com: Bucks will beat Pacers in seven games
John Schuhmann writes: "If Antetokounmpo is fully healthy for Game 1, this could be a shorter series. And if he’s not healthy by the time the series moves to Indiana for Games 3 and 4, the Bucks could be in serious trouble. The Pacers have played well against good teams all season, finishing with the second-best record (15-11) in games played between the top eight in the East. But assuming Antetokounmpo can play, Milwaukee should be able to shorten its rotation, play better defensively than it did in the regular season, and use home court to its advantage."
The Oklahoman: Bucks will advance past Pacers in seven games
Justin Martinez writes: "The idea of Antetokounmpo missing time is scary. And even if he does play, Milwaukee is only 17-19 since it hired Doc Rivers as its head coach. I'm still going with the Bucks, who are more experienced and starting to look like their old selves on defense, but it'll be a close one."
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Sporting News: Bucks will defeat Pacers in seven games
Gilbert McGregor writes: "This all hinges on the availability of Antetokounmpo. Milwaukee appears to be very vulnerable but there's something to be said about its playoff experience and the chip on its shoulder after struggling against Indiana in the regular season. If Antetokounmpo is ready to go when the series opens, the Bucks could get it done in six games. The series will extend if he is at all hobbled to start. Lillard is a new addition to a core of Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez and Khris Middleton, a trio that won an NBA title together. Yes, there's a new head coach on the sideline, but that continuity counts for something against a Pacers' core of Haliburton, Siakam and Myles Turner that has not played in the postseason together. Indiana's home court, energy and the coaching of Rick Carlisle will be enough to get a few wins in the series, but Milwaukee's experience will ultimately be the difference."
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Peter Dewey writes: "Now, the Pacers don’t have Jimmy Butler, but the Pacers have the play style to compete with this Bucks team. Both squads are top 10 in the league in pace, and the Pacers outrank Milwaukee in offensive rating. While the Bucks have been a much better defensive team under Doc Rivers, what does that defense look like with an injured Giannis – or him simply not playing at all."
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