Bucks vs. Pacers Picks & Best Bets 31st Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Indiana Pacers will face the Milwaukee Bucks in NBA action on Tuesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, starting at 3:00 p.m. ET.
The Pacers will be led by Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam and Bennedict Mathurin, while the Bucks have Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton.
We performed 10,000 simulations of Tuesday's NBA matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to highlight the best Bucks vs. Pacers bets, player props and predictions.
Using these simulations, we predict that the Bucks will likely win with a projected final score of 115-113.
To get the best value from these predictions, we constantly source the best odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Bucks vs. Pacers Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Bucks vs. Pacers picks fuse the power of AI, data and analytics to create NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Bucks vs. Pacers Game Information
- Game Date: Tuesday, December 31st, 2024
- Game Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- Spread: Bucks -2.5 / Pacers +2.5
- Moneyline: Bucks -130 / Pacers +116
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 229.5 Points (-105/-110)
Bucks -2.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Bucks have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Pacers have a probability of 47%.
- BetMGM offers odds of -105 for the Bucks -2.5, providing a favorable 2% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 229.5 @ -110 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 229.5, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the under at -110.
- Our analysis shows a 51% chance of the 229.5-point total staying under.
Bucks vs. Pacers Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Milwaukee Bucks at -130 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Indiana Pacers are available at +116 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Bucks are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 59% chance of victory.
Additionally, the Bucks present the best betting value, with the odds of -130 available at DraftKings Sportsbook, presenting an edge of 0.3%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Bucks vs. Pacers
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Tuesday's Bucks vs. Pacers matchup.
Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 34 | 12 | 7 | 0 |
| Damian Lillard | 27 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
| Khris Middleton | 17 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| Bobby Portis | 15 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Brook Lopez | 13 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 5.5 Assists (+105)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 5.5 Assists | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +105 |
- Our top prop bet for the Bucks is on Giannis Antetokounmpo to record over 5.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 7 assists, giving us an edge of 11.1% on the +105 odds offered by DraftKings.
Indiana Pacers Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Haliburton | 20 | 5 | 10 | 4 |
| Pascal Siakam | 19 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 17 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Myles Turner | 15 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Andrew Nembhard | 14 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
Myles Turner Over 1.5 3-Pointers (-120)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Turner Over 1.5 3-Pointers | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | -120 |
- Our best prop bet for the Pacers is on Myles Turner to record over 1.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 4 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 15.8% on the -120 odds offered by DraftKings.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Bucks vs. Pacers Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Bucks vs. Pacers trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Khris Middleton Over 1.5 Total Turnovers
Khris Middleton has recorded more than 1.5 turnovers in 10 of his last 13 appearances (77% of the time). You can put money on him to record 2+ turnovers again at odds of -180 (64% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Khris Middleton Over 4.5 Total Rebounds
Khris Middleton has had more than 4.5 rebounds in 9 of his last 14 games (64%). You can place a wager on him to record over 4.5 rebounds again at odds of +116 (46%), available at FanDuel.
Khris Middleton Over 4.5 Total Assists
Khris Middleton has had more than 4.5 assists in 9 of his last 13 games (69%). You can wager on him to record over 4.5 assists again at odds of +114 (47%), available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Myles Turner of the Pacers to put up over 1.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 4 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Bucks -2.5 to cover.
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