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Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers picks, predictions: Who wins Game 3 of NBA Playoffs?

The No. 3 seed Milwaukee Bucks and No. 6 seed Indiana Pacers play Friday, April 26 in Game 3 of their first-round 2024 NBA Playoffs series for the Eastern Conference.

The game is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Pacific time (5:30 p.m. Eastern time) and can be seen on ESPN (stream with Sling TV).

Who will win the NBA playoff game?

Check out these NBA Playoffs picks and predictions for the Eastern Conference matchup.

The Pacers are a 4.5-point favorite over the Bucks in NBA Playoffs odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook.

Indiana is -190 on the moneyline. Milwaukee is +155.

The over/under for the game is set at 224.5 points.

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ESPN: Pacers have a 58.2% chance to beat Bucks in Game 3

The site gives Milwaukee a 41.8% shot at defeating Indiana in the third game of the NBA Playoffs series.

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Sports Betting Dime: Pacers 123.1, Bucks 123.1

The site's formula predicts that the Pacers and Bucks will tie in Game 3 of their NBA postseason series on Friday.

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Odds Trader: Pacers 115, Bucks 110

The site predicts that Indiana will defeat Milwaukee in Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs series, with a final score of 115-110.

Will the Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 3 of their NBA Playoffs series? NBA picks, predictions and odds for Friday's game.
Will the Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 3 of their NBA Playoffs series? NBA picks, predictions and odds for Friday's game.

Sportsbook Wire: Pacers 122, Bucks 117

It writes: "The Pacers record 6.9 more points per game (123.3) than the Bucks allow (116.4). When Indiana puts up more than 116.4 points, it is 40-15 against the spread and 42-13 overall. Milwaukee is 20-14-1 against the spread and 30-5 overall when it scores more than 120.2 points."

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