Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks 1/16/23 – When the teams meet in Cream City, it’s a battle between teams from the Central Division on hardwood. As they travel to Milwaukee, the Indiana Pacers will be on the road. Indiana is coming off a home loss of 130-112 to Memphis in Saturday’s second game. The underdog was 7.5 points behind. Milwaukee lost both of its games in South Beach to the Heat. However, Milwaukee Bucks is the best bet as per latest NBA betting in this match.
Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks
Date & Time: Monday, January 16, 2023 at 2:30 PM ET
Location: Fiserv Forum
Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Odds
Pacers
Moneyline: +540
Spread: +11 (-110)
Total: 226 over (-110)
Bucks
Moneyline: – 769
Spread: – 11 (-112)
Total: 226 under (-120)
Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Analysis
Indiana Pacers lost their third consecutive game when they were defeated at home by Memphis on Saturday night in the second of a back to back set. The Pacers were third in their division and 4.5 games behind Milwaukee to claim the top spot. They were eighth in the East playoff picture, 1.5 games behind the Knicks for the final guaranteed spot. Boston was nine games behind Boston, Toronto was 11th, and Boston was ninth. In the match against Memphis, Indiana led by eight at the end of the first quarter. They rallied to tie it at 41 but were outscored 27-11 by Toronto the remainder of the half. To lose the game, the Pacers couldn’t get closer to 12 in the second period. Indiana shot 36.9% from their field, including 11 from 47 from three-point range. Memphis was able to shoot 55.2%. Chris Duarte scored 25 points for Indiana.
Milwaukee lost their second consecutive game when they were swept by the Heat in South Beach in Saturday’s two-game set. The Bucks were half a game ahead of the Cavaliers in the Central Division heading into Sunday. They finished third in the East, just 4.5 games behind Boston. Milwaukee was never ahead by more than one against Miami: they trailed eight at the end of the first quarter and eight at the half. At 61-60, the Bucks were within one. They then lost an 11-3 run to trail 72 63. The Bucks never came closer to four throughout the game. Milwaukee shot just 40.5% from the floor, with 19 of 48 shots from three-point range. Miami won the rebounding battle 51 to 32 and Miami shot 51.7%. Bobby Portis, who scored 15 points and grabbed seven rebounds for the Bucks in the loss, led the way.
Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Against the Spread
Indiana are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games. The total has gone OVER in 7 of Indiana’s last 10 games. Indiana are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games. Indiana are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games against Milwaukee. Indiana are 0-8 SU in their last 8 games against Milwaukee. Indiana are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games on the road. Indiana are 0-8 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 7 games against Indiana. The total has gone OVER in 10 of Milwaukee’s last 12 games at home. Milwaukee are 8-0 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Indiana. Milwaukee are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games played on a Monday. Milwaukee are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games played on a Monday when playing at home.
Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Free Pick
Both teams are in serious trouble right now, but the Pacers’ loss of Haliburton is a major blow. Milwaukee is right at home and has dominated Indiana with eight consecutive victories. The win is nine for the Bucks as they defeat the Pacers in the second quarter to secure the victory. NBA betting trends favor Milwaukee to win.
Free Pick: Milwaukee Bucks
