BetMGM NBA Playoffs Odds & Betting Analysis: Bucks vs. Pacers Game 3
Analysis
The Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers are tied 1-1 in their Eastern Conference first-round series, with Game 3 set for Saturday night in Indianapolis. The Bucks opened as -3.5 point favorites over Indiana, but that line has flipped to -15 in favor of the Pacers as of Saturday night. The Bucks are coming off a 118-100 loss in Game 2, while the Pacers won Game 1 by a score of 108-101. Milwaukee has been without All-Star forward Khris Middleton for the first two games of the series, and he is questionable to play in Game 3. If Middleton is unable to go, the Bucks will need to rely on Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday to carry the offensive load. Antetokounmpo is averaging 26.5 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game in the series, while Holiday is averaging 19.0 points and 4.5 assists per game. The Pacers have been led by Tyrese Haliburton, who is averaging 18.5 points and 9.0 assists per game in the series. Myles Turner has also been a key contributor, averaging 14.5 points and 8.5 rebounds per game.
Picks
The Bucks are the more talented team, but the Pacers have home-court advantage and have played well in the first two games of the series. I think the Pacers will cover the spread at home, but I would not be surprised if the Bucks win the game outright. **Spread:** Pacers -15 **Over/Under:** Over 223.5
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