Milwaukee Bucks at Indiana Pacers Live Stream & Tips – Pacers To Draw 1st Blood In NBA Playoffs

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Last updated: 16 Apr 2025

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Indiana is predicted to win the playoff opener against Milwaukee
Pacers' strong home form: 15 wins in last 18 home games
Milwaukee enters with a solid streak, securing a top playoff spot

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Milwaukee Bucks at Indiana Pacers Predictions & Tips

Milwaukee Bucks at Indiana Pacers Predictions & Tips
Head To Head
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Milwaukee Bucks at Indiana Pacers Predictions & Tips

Indiana are tipped to draw first blood in this NBA Playoff series.

The Pacers have been dominant at home since the All-Star break and in recent seasons they have tended to get the better of Milwaukee on the home court.

Indiana Pacers have covered in 4 of the last 5 home meetings
Indiana have won 15 of their 18 home games since the All-Star break
Each of the 4 previous meetings this season produced over 225.5 total points
The Over has cashed in 9 of Milwaukee’s last 11 games (1 push)

Head To Head

Milwaukee Bucks lead the all-time series 118-97
Milwaukee Bucks won 126-119 when the two teams last met on March 15

Milwaukee Bucks Form

Milwaukee booked their place in the playoffs by compiling a 48-34 record to finish fifth in the Eastern Conference standings.

The Bucks enter the postseason on a roll too, having rebounded from a four-game losing skid with eight consecutive victories.

They rebounded from the 145-124 home defeat to Atlanta on March 30 with a 133-123 victory over Phoenix, and then headed out on the road for a perfect three-game trip.

Milwaukee beat Philadelphia 126-113, Miami 121-115 in overtime and New Orleans 111-107, before returning home to down Minnesota 110-103 and New Orleans 136-111.

The Bucks then won back-to-back meetings with Detroit to close out the regular season, winning 125-119 on the road and 140-133 in overtime at home.

Indiana Pacers Form

Indiana secured their trip to the postseason by putting together a 50-32 record to finish fourth in the Eastern Conference.

The Pacers also enter the playoffs on a good run of form, having won seven of their previous eight games.

This good run started on the final day of March as they beat Sacramento 111-109 at home, and they backed up that victory by beating Charlotte 119-105 and Utah 140-112.

Indiana then ran out 125-120 winners in Denver, before returning home to take down Washington 104-98 and Cleveland 114-102.

The Pacers’ run was finally halted by a 129-115 home defeat to Orlando, but they rebounded in their regular season finale to win 126-118 in double overtime in Cleveland.

Verdict

MIL Bucks @ IND Pacers - Game 1

Both teams are in good form heading into this series opener, but we find ourselves leaning towards Indiana.

The Pacers have been outstanding at home since the All-Star break, stacking up a bunch of wins, and they have tended to cover the spread in recent home meetings with Milwaukee.

Indiana -5.5

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