The Milwaukee Bucks are 4.5-point favorites in Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum on Friday, beginning at 8 p.m. ET on NBA TV, ESPNU, FDSWIX, and FDSIN. The Pacers lead the series 2-0.
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Bucks vs. Pacers Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final result of Bucks 116, Pacers 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Bucks (-197)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Pick ATS: Pacers (+4.5)
Recent Bucks vs. Pacers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/22/2025 | Pacers | -4 | 228 | -178 | +148 | 123-115 IND |
| 4/19/2025 | Pacers | -6 | 227.5 | -244 | +198 | 117-98 IND |
| 3/15/2025 | Bucks | -3.5 | 235.5 | -165 | +138 | 126-119 MIL |
| 3/11/2025 | Bucks | -1 | 238.5 | -114 | -106 | 115-114 IND |
| 12/31/2024 | Bucks | -2 | 229.5 | -130 | +109 | 120-112 MIL |
| 11/22/2024 | Bucks | -5.5 | 235.5 | -220 | +181 | 129-117 MIL |
| 5/2/2024 | Pacers | -6 | 217 | -236 | +191 | 120-98 IND |
| 4/30/2024 | Pacers | -5 | 218.5 | -200 | +165 | 115-92 MIL |
| 4/28/2024 | Pacers | -9.5 | 216 | -413 | +321 | 126-113 IND |
| 4/26/2024 | Pacers | -6.5 | 223.5 | -271 | +219 | 121-118 IND |
| 4/23/2024 | Bucks | -1.5 | 223.5 | -115 | -105 | 125-108 IND |
| 4/21/2024 | Pacers | -1.5 | 230 | -119 | -101 | 109-94 MIL |
| 1/3/2024 | Bucks | -3.5 | 257.5 | -161 | +137 | 142-130 IND |
| 1/1/2024 | Bucks | -8.5 | 261.5 | -348 | +277 | 122-113 IND |
| 12/13/2023 | Bucks | -6.5 | 258 | -252 | +204 | 140-126 MIL |
| 12/7/2023 | Bucks | -5 | 257 | -204 | +169 | 128-119 IND |
| 11/9/2023 | Bucks | -1.5 | 241.5 | -126 | +104 | 126-124 IND |
Bucks 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Milwaukee has compiled a 43-39-0 record against the spread.
- In games this season they were favored by 4.5 points or more, the Bucks have a 21-17 record against the spread.
- Out of Milwaukee's 82 games with a set total, 43 have hit the over (52.4%).
- This season, the Bucks have won 37 out of the 56 games, or 66.1%, in which they've been favored.
- Milwaukee has a record of 28-8, a 77.8% win rate, when it's favored by -197 or more by bookmakers this season.
Pacers 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this year, Indiana has put together a 38-43-1 record against the spread.
- In games they have played as at least 4.5-point underdogs this season, the Pacers are 11-9 against the spread.
- Of Indiana's 82 games with a set total, 44 have hit the over (53.7%).
- The Pacers are 16-17 in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 48.5% of those games).
- In games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +164 or longer, Indiana has gone 10-8 (55.6%).
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Bucks vs. Pacers Injury Report
Bucks
Bucks:
Tyler Smith: Day-To-Day (Ankle)
Pacers
Pacers:
Isaiah Jackson: Out For Season (Calf)
Bucks vs. Pacers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, April 25, 2025
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBA TV, ESPNU, FDSWIX, and FDSIN
- Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Arena: Fiserv Forum
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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