Bucks vs Pacers Game 2: Odds, Predictions, and Player Props to Consider for Betting

• The Milwaukee Bucks are 4.5-point road underdogs in Game 2 vs the Indiana Pacers
• Damian Lillard (calf) could make his return to the Milwaukee lineup
• See my Bucks vs Pacers Game 2 predictions, player props, and odds on April 22

After getting drilled in Game 1, the Milwaukee Bucks (48-34, 20-20 away) look to square up their best-of-7 series with the Indiana Pacers (50-32, 29-11 home) on Tuesday in Game 2. Milwaukee enters as the road underdog, but could have All-Star guard Damian Lillard back in the lineup for this crucial matchup.

Game 2 between the Bucks and Pacers tips off at 7:10 pm ET from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis with NBA TV carrying the broadcast.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Odds

Indiana is a 4.5-point home favorite in the NBA odds, including a short -178 on the moneyline. Milwaukee checks in with +150 odds on the moneyline. The total checks in at 215.5 points. While the two teams went Under the total in Game 1, it’s just the second time in the last six head-to-heads they’ve failed to top the total.

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Both these teams are down the line of the NBA Championship odds, with Milwaukee at the 12th-best figure at +15000. Indiana is up a few spots in 10th, at +10000.

The big news on the injury front for Milwaukee was on Lillard, who was upgraded to questionable for Game 2. Dame has been sidelined since Mar. 18 with deep vein thrombosis in his right calf. Reserve Tyler Smith (ankle) is out for Tuesday.

Indiana doesn’t have any injury concerns ahead of this matchup.

Bucks vs Pacers Player Props

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Giannis Antetokounmpo was the only starter to hit double figures for the Bucks, finishing with a game-high 36 points and 12 rebounds. He has the highest scoring prop for Tuesday at 33.5 points, and the top rebounding total at 12.5.

Indiana’s Pascal Siakam owns the team’s highest scoring total at 20.5. He went for 25 points on a nice 10-for-15 shooting day from the field in Game 1.

Pacers’ point guard Tyrese Haliburton has the highest 3-point make line of any player for Game 2, at 3.5. This, despite going 0-for-7 from downtown in the opener.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Picks

• Bucks vs Pacers pick: Bucks +4.5 (-108)
• Bucks vs Pacers prop bet: Kuzma Over 10.5 points (-110)

If Lillard can go, this would change the entire forecast of this series, which has been heavily skewed towards Indiana.

Milwaukee just doesn’t have the talent to compete if Dame or Giannis can’t play. In Game 1, Antetokounmpo did about as much as humanly possible in his 38 minutes, with 36 points and 12 rebounds.

The rest of the Bucks starters combined for a grand total of five field goals and 14 points, while both Kyle Kuzma and Taurean Prince combined to score zero points on 0-for-6 shooting. Only 48 Milwaukee bench points kept this from being uglier on the scoreboard than it should be.

Lillard’s presence lets all the other players slide down to their more natural roles, and his gravity leaves space all over the court. It’s a big reason I have Kuzma breaking out after his no-show in Game 1.

Bucks vs Pacers Game 1 Statistics

Indiana should feel pretty good about Game 1, as they picked up a lead early in the first quarter and never looked back, building up a robust 67-43 lead at the half and cruising to the 117-98 victory.

Defensively, the Pacers held the Bucks to its lowest-scoring output in over a month, in large part due to their ability to limit the Bucks’ 3-point shooting.

The NBA’s leader in 3-point percentage in the regular season at 38.7% was held to just 9-for-37 from beyond the arc, just a 24.3% clip.

If the Bucks can’t get Indiana’s shooting splits down, this one will be a wrap, as the Pacers shot 51.9% from the field and 38.2% from distance.

However, these teams are evenly matched, as evidenced by the alternating wins by team over the last four outings.

Milwaukee is 16-12-1 against the spread as an underdog this season, the seventh-best cover rate in the league, while the Pacers are 19-30-1 ATS following a win.

Assuming Dame’s healthy to go, look for the Bucks to break through with a win in this one.

The Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers are set to face off in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. After a thrilling Game 1 that saw the Bucks come out on top, both teams will be looking to gain the upper hand in what promises to be a closely contested matchup.

When it comes to betting on this game, there are a few key factors to consider. The odds currently favor the Bucks, with most sportsbooks giving them a slight edge over the Pacers. However, as we saw in Game 1, anything can happen in the playoffs, so it’s important to approach this game with caution.

One player prop to consider for this game is the performance of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks’ star forward had a dominant showing in Game 1, scoring 32 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. If he can replicate that performance in Game 2, the Bucks will be in good shape to come away with another win.

On the other side of the ball, the Pacers will be looking to their own star player, Domantas Sabonis, to lead them to victory. Sabonis had a solid showing in Game 1, scoring 20 points and pulling down 11 rebounds. If he can continue to produce at a high level, the Pacers will have a good chance of evening up the series.

In terms of predictions for this game, it’s tough to say which team will come out on top. Both the Bucks and Pacers have talented rosters and are capable of putting up big numbers on any given night. However, if Giannis can continue to play at an MVP level and the Bucks can limit the production of the Pacers’ key players, they should be able to secure another win.

Overall, Game 2 between the Bucks and Pacers promises to be an exciting matchup with plenty of betting opportunities. Whether you’re backing the Bucks to continue their winning ways or taking a chance on the Pacers to bounce back, there’s sure to be plenty of action on the court. Just remember to gamble responsibly and enjoy the game!