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Bucks vs Pacers Prediction, Picks and Odds for NBA Playoff Game 2
- Bet Pacers to cover the 4 ½-point spread vs the Bucks.
- Take Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton for 20+ points in a win.
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The Indiana Pacers hope to duplicate their performance in the series opener on Tuesday when they host the Milwaukee Bucks as a favorite in NBA betting odds for Game 2.
The Pacers shot 51.9 percent from the field and drained 13-of-34 from 3-point range in Game 1 for their fifth win in the last six at home against Milwaukee. Indiana is +2200 in the NBA playoff betting odds to win the Eastern Conference..
Milwaukee was beaten 22-5 in fast-break points on Saturday, but could get a boost if future Hall of Fame guard Daman Lillard returns from injury. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 36 in Game 1 and may be the only dependable NBA player prop for the Bucks.
Bucks vs Pacers NBA Playoff Prediction
Pacers 116, Bucks 108
The Bucks will lick their wounds and put up a better effort in Game 2, but we are not sure it will be good enough. The Pacers have won eight of their last nine games overall and are getting contributions throughout their lineup.
Bucks vs Pacers Best Player Props Today
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Tyrese Haliburton 20+ Points in a Victory (+169)
Tyrese Haliburton did not shoot the ball well in Game 1 (3-for-13), but he finished with 10 points and 12 assists. The All-Star guard, who shot 47.3 percent from the field this season, should be back on track when his team needs it on Tuesday. Haliburton made 53 from 3-point range over 15 playoff games last season, but missed all seven attempts on Saturday. He will be better.
Bet Tyrese Haliburton 20+ Points in a Win (+169)
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Myles Turner 8+ Rebounds (+127)
Indiana’s Myles Turner is not necessarily a rebounding demon, but the 6-foot-11 center averages over six per game and the odds are very juicy for him to go slightly above that. The Bucks took three more shots (84) than Indiana in Game 1. Expect Turner to grab eight misses and be part of your winning NBA player prop picks.
THIS PLAY FROM MYLES TURNER TO FORCE A JUMP💪🔐 pic.twitter.com/OtAkUkB9AW
— NBA (@NBA) April 19, 2025
Bet Myles Turner 8+ Rebounds (+127)
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Bet Largest Lead Under 17 ½ (-108)
Milwaukee won’t be blown out in the first half again, will they? We don’t expect the Bucks to tie the series, but they have enough talent and pride to make this a much more difficult game. NBA leads can swell at times, but the prediction here is for a relatively closer game.
Damian Lillard — Tyrese Haliburton. 🍿
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) April 19, 2025
Bet Largest Lead Under 17.5 Points (-108)
Bucks vs Pacers Moneyline Pick
If Lillard can play and Kyle Kuzma (0 points in Game 1) can shake off a poor effort, Milwaukee should be in this battle during the fourth quarter. Indiana is on a roll, though, as six players scored in double figures. Turner had 19 points and four blocks for the Pacers and he will continue to be a key. Indiana is most NBA experts’ pick to get out of the first round.
Bucks vs Pacers Spread Pick
We expected the spread to be a bit higher after Indiana dismantled Milwaukee in Game 1, allowing 41.7 percent shooting and 9-of-37 from 3-point range. However, the Bucks have one of the league’s best in Antetokounmpo and are always a threat. We might have taken 8 points with Milwaukee to beat the spread, but the Pacers are the NBA pick today.
Bucks vs Pacers Over/Under Pick
The teams easily went under the number in Game 1 as it slowed down after Indiana took a whopping 67-43 halftime lead. You can expect the teams to top 115 in the second game of the series, especially if Lillard returns and the Bucks continue to get points off the bench. Monitor NBA news for updates. We still think 228.5 is a bit high as defensive intensity ratchets up in the playoffs.
Bet on Bucks vs Pacers under 229 (-110)
Bucks vs Pacers How to Watch
- Game: Bucks (0-1) vs Pacers (1-0)
- Date/Time: Tuesday, April 22, 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis.
- Bucks vs Pacers Live Stream: NBA League Pass.
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Questions of the Day
What are Indiana’s odds to win the series?
The Pacers are -280 to finish off Milwaukee in the best-of-seven matchup.
What were Damian Lillard’s numbers versus the Pacers in the regular season?
Lillard averaged 18.3 points and 9.3 assists in four games versus Indiana.
