Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 22/04/2025, 04:20  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 22/04/2025 at 04:23 in NBA Predictions

The Indiana Pacers will play host to the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday night. The Pacers lead the series 1-0 after beating the Bucks 117-98 over the weekend. Let’s get into the match prediction. 

The Indiana Pacers earned home-court advantage for the first time this season since 2014, and they made that advantage count as they stormed out the blocks to a 24-point lead by halftime in Game 1.

Pascal Siakam led the team with 25 points, and Myles Turner added 19 points. Tyrese Haliburton provided 12 assists, making up for his poor shooting of 0 for 7 from beyond the arc. 

While the Bucks managed to trim the deficit somewhat in the second half, Indiana outplayed them in almost every statistical category, including assists, steals, and fewer turnovers. 

Meanwhile, despite an impressive 36 points and 12 rebounds from a hard-working Giannis Antetokounmpo, the absence of Damian Lillard for the Milwaukee Bucks was clearly evident in Game 1. 

The Greek Freak was the only Milwaukee starter to end the match in double digits, while Kyle Kuzma and Taurean Prince failed to drain a single basket in 22 and 20 minutes, respectively. 

Reports in the lead-up to Game 2 suggest that Lillard could be back in time for Tuesday, but with the 34-year-old having not played since March 18, will he be fully fit to make a difference?