Pacers vs Bucks Pick: Wednesday, February 3rd
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Feb 3, 2021
Pacers vs Bucks Pick: Wednesday, February 3rd: The Pacers are on the 2nd half of back to back, after bouncing back from losing two straight by defeating Memphis 134-116 on Tuesday. The Pacers are coming off falling apart against the Sixers in the 4th quarter on Sunday night. The Sixers went into a zone and completely flummoxed the Pacers to the tune of being outscored 31-6 in the final 8 minutes. Against the Grizzlies, Malcolm Brogdon scored 23 points, and Domantas Sabonis bounced back from just his second game this season without a double-double by putting up 32 points, 13 boards, and 5 assists. Myles Turner went for 22 of his own with 11 rebounds, while Jeremy Lamb scored 19 points — his 6th straight game in double figures since returning from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Caris LeVert and TJ Warren remain out of the lineup for the Pacers.
The Bucks snapped a two-game losing streak with a 134-106 win at home vs Portland on Monday night. The Bucks shot 18 of 26 overall and 8 of 10 on 3-point attempts in the first quarter to grab a 46-36 lead. The Bucks were up 79-56 at the half after shooting 59.2% from the field and 14/22 from 3-point range and led by as much as 39 in the 4th. Milwaukee went 21 of 42 from 3-point range and shot 55.2% overall. Jrue Holiday scored 22 points with seven rebounds and six assists; Bobby Portis added 21p 8r. After going for 72 points, 29 boards, and 14 assists over his previous two games, MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t have to do much going with just 18 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds. The Bucks avoided suffering their ninth loss of the season in their 20th game. Last season, the Bucks didn’t lose for the ninth time until their 61st game. The Bucks are completely healthy, and everyone is waiting for the winning streak to come, but will it?
Pacers vs Bucks Odds
| NBA Odds | Spread |
|---|---|
| Pacers | +8.5 (-110) |
| Bucks | -8.5 (-110) |
| Total | 232 |
| Where/When | Fiserv Forum, 7 PM ET |
The Pacers are 5-5 in their last ten games, outscoring their opponents by an average of 113.5 to 112.8 along that stretch. The Pacers are 4-0 ATS in their four games on the second half of back to back but are just 2-6 ATS in their last eight games overall. The Bucks are 6-4 in their last ten games, averaging 119 per game and outscoring their opponents by +5.7 points over that period. The Bucks are the 2nd rated offensive team in the NBA and have gone ‘Over’ the betting total in 12 of their first 20 games this season.
Pacers vs Bucks ATS Stats
| NBA Team | ATS Record | ATS Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Pacers | 11-10 | +0.6 |
| Bucks | 9-11 | -0.5 |
