Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks picks, predictions: Who wins Game 1 of NBA Playoffs?
The No. 6 seed Indiana Pacers and No. 3 seed Milwaukee Bucks play Sunday, April 21 in Game 1 their first-round 2024 NBA Playoffs series for the Eastern Conference.
The game is scheduled for 4 p.m. Pacific time (7 p.m. Eastern time) and can be seen on TNT (stream with Sling TV).
Who will win the game and take a 1-0 lead in the NBA Playoffs series?
Check out these NBA Playoffs picks and predictions for the Eastern Conference matchup.
The Pacers are a 1.5-point favorite over the Bucks in NBA Playoffs odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook.
Indiana is -120 on the moneyline. Milwaukee is +100.
The over/under for the game is set at 233.5 points.
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ESPN: Bucks have a 57.4% chance to beat Pacers in Game 1
The site gives Indiana a 42.6% shot at defeating Milwaukee in the first game of the NBA Playoffs series.
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Sports Betting Dime: Pacers 123.1, Bucks 123.1
That's right, the site's formula predicts that the Pacers and Bucks will tie in Game 1 of their NBA postseason series on Sunday. Good luck with that.
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Play Picks: Take the Bucks with the points vs. Pacers in Game 1
It writes: "Against the spread, the Bucks are 35-46-1 this season. Against the spread, as a 1-point underdog or greater, Milwaukee is 6-9. The Bucks have seen 41 of their 82 games go over the point total."
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Odds Trader: Bucks 117, Pacers 116
The site predicts that Milwaukee will edge Indiana in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs series, with a final score of 117-116.
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