The Indiana Pacers (2-1) and Milwaukee Bucks (0-3) meet Monday for the first of 4 matchups in the 2026-27 season. Tip from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze NBA odds around the Pacers vs. Bucks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2025-26 season series: Bucks won 4-0
The Pacers throttled the Brooklyn Nets 136-109 Sunday, covering as a 5.5-point road favorite as the Over (232.5) cleared with ease. Indiana took a 22-point lead into the final quarter as 7 Pacers scored in double figures, led by G Tyrese Haliburton's 24 points and 10 assists. Indiana has a 16-point loss to the Dallas Mavericks and a 3-point win over the New Orleans Pelicans on its resume so far this season.
The
Bucks, who traded 2-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason, lost 127-116 to the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday, dropping their third straight contest. Milwaukee did cover for the first time this season, closing as a 12.5-point road underdog with the Over (234.5) hitting. Eight players scored double figures in the defeat, led by 21 points from F Jaime Jaquez Jr. The Bucks are 1-2 against the spread (ATS) and 3-0 Over/Under (O/U).
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Pacers at Bucks odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Pacers -170 (bet $170 to win $100) | Bucks +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pacers -4.5 (-110) | Bucks +4.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 240.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Pacers at Bucks key injuries
Pacers
(Not yet submitted -- below was for Sunday's game)
- G T.J. McConnell (hamstring) out
- F Aaron Nesmith (hamstring) probable
Bucks
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Pacers at Bucks picks and predictions
Prediction
Pacers 125, Bucks 118
Moneyline
PASS.
Avoid this play. The Pacers (-170) are the better side and should come out on top, but they're too expensive to consider here.
Against the spread
BET PACERS -4.5 (-110).
The Bucks' defense has been among the worst in the NBA, ranking 25th in defensive rating and having allowed at least 127 points in each of their 3 outings. Milwaukee's offense has kept up, but it hasn't been enough to cover often. It is 1-2 ATS, but 0-1 ATS in games with a single-digit spread.
The Pacers are 2-0 ATS as a favorite of 6 points or fewer, and they're 2-0 ATS on the road as well. Indiana has scored 129.5 points per game across its 2 road contests, both against sides that also rank in the bottom third of the NBA in defensive rating.
Over/Under
BET OVER 240.5 (-110).
The recipe for a high-scoring game is easily seen. Both teams rank in the bottom half of the league in defensive rating, while both also rank in the top half of the league in pace. A high-tempo game without much defense should result in ample scoring.
The Pacers are 1-1 O/U on the road, while Milwaukee is 3-0 O/U on the season. The Bucks have tallied at least 116 points in all 3 games. Considering those trends, back OVER 240.5 (-110).
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