NBA Picks and Predictions: Pacers vs. Bucks Showdown on Monday, January 1
Spread and Over/Under Analysis
Pacers vs. Bucks Spread Analysis
At FanDuel, the Bucks opened as a 6-point home favorite over the Pacers on Wednesday. The line has since moved to Bucks -6.5 across the board.
Pacers vs. Bucks Over/Under Analysis
The Over/Under for this game is set at 261.5 points. Our predictive analytics model gives the Under a 61% chance of hitting.
Prediction and Analysis
Our model gives the Bucks a 73% chance of winning this game. We predict a final score of Bucks 132, Pacers 125. The Bucks are the better team on paper and they should be able to win this game at home. The Pacers have been playing well lately, but they are still a young team and they are not as consistent as the Bucks. The Bucks are led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is one of the best players in the league. He is averaging 31.8 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game this season. The Pacers do not have anyone who can match up with Antetokounmpo, so he should be able to have a big game. The Bucks also have a strong supporting cast. Khris Middleton is averaging 20.3 points per game, and Jrue Holiday is averaging 18.2 points and 7.1 assists per game. The Pacers have some good players, but they do not have anyone who can match up with the Bucks' Big Three. The Pacers are a good team, but they are not as good as the Bucks. The Bucks should be able to win this game at home and cover the spread.
Picks
* Bucks -6.5 * Under 261.5 points
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