Pacers vs Bucks Picks and Prediction – 11/23/2024

NBA Central Division rivals will square off on Friday night, when the Indiana Pacers battle the Milwaukee Bucks from Fiserv Forum. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Pacers (6-9) have dropped seven of their first nine road games and are giving up 118.4 points per contest. On Wednesday, Indiana allowed 30 plus points during each quarter of a 130-113 road loss against Houston. 

Indiana G Quenton Jackson tallied a team-high 24 points on a 10-for-12 shooting performance. Pascal Siakam scored 21 points on 8-for-14 shooting and pulled down four boards. T.J. McConnell added 17 points and four assists off the bench for the Pacers. 

The Milwaukee Bucks have won consecutive games and are locked in a three-way tie for eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Bucks (6-9) rank in the middle of the pack in defensive efficiency and are allowing 112.2 points per game. On Wednesday, Milwaukee built a 12-point halftime lead and cruised to a 122-106 home victory versus Chicago. 

All-Star F Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in a game-high 41 points (17-24 FG) to go along with nine rebounds and eight assists. Veteran C Brook Lopez chipped in 21 points (9-12 FG) and five boards. All-Star G Damian Lillard added 20 points and ten assists for the Bucks. 

Milwaukee G/F Khris Middleton (ankle) has been cleared to play, but is still not ready to make his season debut. These two teams have similar statistical profiles, but the Bucks appear to be headed in the right direction. Take Milwaukee to win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Milwaukee Bucks win 122-113.