Pacers vs Bucks Picks and Prediction – 4/26/2025

NBA TV will feature a Friday night first round playoff battle between the Indiana Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks from the Fiserv Forum. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The fourth-seeded Pacers split their 40 road games during the regular season and averaged 117.4 points overall. In Game Two, Indiana assisted on 30 of 44 made field goals and shot 49 percent overall during a 123-115 home victory. 

All-Star F Pascal Siakam led six Indiana players in double figures with 24 points (8-16 FG) and 11 rebounds. Tyrese Haliburton contributed 21 points on 8-for-19 shooting and dished out 12 assists. Andrew Nembhard added 17 points (6-10 FG) and six assists for the Pacers. 

The Milwaukee Bucks closed the regular season on an eight-game winning streak, but are starting at a 0-2 deficit in this best-of-seven series. The fifth-seeded Bucks won 27 of 41 home games and finished tied for tenth in offensive efficiency. During Tuesday’s road loss, Milwaukee connected on 14-of-35 from the three-point line and shot 51 percent overall.  

Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied a game-high 34 points (14-20 FG), 18 rebounds, and seven assists. Veteran F Bobby Portis added 28 points (11-19 FG) and 12 rebounds in 32 minutes off the Milwaukee bench. After missing the series opener, Damian Lillard scored 14 points for the Bucks.

Both teams come into this matchup with no significant injuries to report. The Bucks defeated the Pacers three out of four times during the regular season and scored at least 120 points in each of the victories. Take Milwaukee to get back into this series with a home victory and cover. Final Score Prediction, Milwaukee Bucks win 120-109.