- The Indiana Pacers (-5000) are favoured to win the series.
- The Pacers (-7.5) are favoured to win Game 5.
- The Milwaukee Bucks have +1400 odds to win the series.
The Indiana Pacers took care of business on the road in Game 4, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 129-103 to go up 3-1 in the series.
Myles Turner led Indiana with 23 points, five rebounds, four blocks, and three assists. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points, 15 rebounds, and six assists for Milwaukee.
Could the Bucks keep the series alive in Game 5? Let’s take a look at the basketball odds for each team heading into the matchup.
Bucks vs. Pacers Odds: Game 5
- Bucks spread: +7.5
- Pacers spread: -7.5
- Total: 222.5
Bucks vs. Pacers Series Winner Odds
According to the latest NBA betting lines at the BetMGM online sportsbook, the Pacers are -5000 favourites to win this series for an implied probability of 98.04% after heading into Game 4 with -200 odds.
Milwaukee’s odds are +1400 for an implied probability of 6.67% after coming into Game 4 with +165 odds.
Bucks series winner odds: +1400
Pacers series winner odds: -5000
Bucks vs. Pacers Predictions & Best Bets for Game 5
The Bucks suffered a tough blow with Damian Lillard leaving Game 4 with what is feared to be a torn Achilles injury. Barring a miracle, Lillard is likely done for the postseason and could be sidelined for all of next season.
Antetokounmpo’s name has been hot in trade rumours, so this could be his last game in a Bucks uniform if they get eliminated in Game 5.
Antetokounmpo was limited to 28 points on 9-of-20 shooting, 15 rebounds, and six assists. He appears to be running out of gas, so I’m backing him to hit the Under of his 33.5 points total (-120).
Tyrese Haliburton has embraced being the Pacers’ lead playmaker, averaging 12.3 assists per game in the series. I expect that trend to continue and for him to hit the Over of his 10.5 assists total (-118).
I’m rolling with the Pacers to finish the job in Game 5 and cover the -7.5 spread.
Bucks vs. Pacers Series Schedule
| Game | Date | Time | Arena |
| Game 1 | April 19 | 1:00 p.m. ET | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Game 2 | April 22 | 7:00 p.m. ET | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Game 3 | April 25 | 8:00 p.m. ET | Fiserv Forum |
| Game 4 | April 27 | 9:30 p.m. ET | Fiserv Forum |
| Game 5 | April 29 | 6:00 p.m. ET | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Game 6 | May 2 | TBD | Fiserv Forum |
| Game 7 | May 4 | TBD | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
Bucks vs. Pacers Playoff History
The Bucks and Pacers have faced each other three times in the playoffs.
Indiana defeated Milwaukee in six games in the first round in 2024.
The Pacers took down the Bucks in five games in the first round in 2000.
Indiana swept Milwaukee in three games in the first round in 1999.
