Pacers vs. Bucks Showdown: Insider Predictions and Surprising Trends That Could Shake Up April 27’s Game

Sunday night at the Fiserv Forum promises nothing short of electrifying drama as the Indiana Pacers (50-32) and Milwaukee Bucks (48-34) prepare to clash in Game 4 of their first-round showdown. The Bucks, fresh off a commanding 117-101 triumph in Game 3 on their home turf, showed they’re not going down without a fight. Pascal Siakam put on a scoring clinic with 28 points for the Pacers, but it wasn’t enough to counter the staggering 37 points each from Giannis Antetokounmpo and Gary Trent. Damian Lillard’s struggles—just seven points on a shaky 2-for-11 shooting—add an extra layer of intrigue heading into tonight’s battle. With the Pacers balancing a .500 road record and the Bucks holding a respectable 6-4 home performance in their last ten, we’re set for a contest that could very well pivot the pace of this playoff series. If you’re hunting for the skinny on how to stream the game, get the lowdown on the latest odds, player insights, and expert picks, you’re covered here. Trust me, you’ll want to be locked in for every second! LEARN MORE

That gives the Pacers an implied team point total of 112.13, and the Bucks 114.47.Never miss a second of the action and stay up to date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-day NBA schedule page, along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game.Want to know which sportsbook is offering the best lines for every game on the NBA calendar? Check out the NBC Sports’ Live Odds tool to get all the latest updated info from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM & more!It’s Sunday, April 27, and the Indiana Pacers (50-32) and Milwaukee Bucks (48-34) are all set to square off from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee for Game 4 of the first round.

Game details & how to watch Pacers vs. Bucks live today

• Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
• Time: 9:30 PM EST
• Site: Fiserv Forum
• City: Milwaukee, WI
• Network/Streaming: TNT

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Game odds for Pacers vs. Bucks

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• Odds: Pacers (+158), Bucks (-190)
• Spread: Bucks -4.5
• Over/Under: 226 points

Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff:The Pacers are currently 20-20 on the road with a point differential of 2, while the Bucks have a 6-4 record in their last ten games at home. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

Expert picks & predictions for Sunday’s Pacers vs. Bucks game

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans Brook Lopez Under 9.5 Points + Rebounds:

– Jay Croucher (@croucherJD)
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– Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports)
– Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)The latest odds as of Sunday:If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NBA Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Pacers & Bucks game:

• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Milwaukee Bucks on the Moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Indiana Pacers at +4.5.
• Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 226.

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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Pacers vs. Bucks on Sunday

• The Bucks have won 4 of their last 5 games at home against divisional opponents
• The Over is 32-23 in the Bucks’ matchups against Eastern Conference teams this season
• The Pacers have won 4 straight matchups against Eastern Conference Central Division teams

Listen to the Rotoworld Basketball Show for the latest fantasy player news, waiver claims, roster advice and more from our experts all season long. Click here or download it wherever you get your podcasts.“In the first three games of this series, Brook Lopez hasn’t played more than 21 minutes and is coming off his worst performance in the Bucks’ only win. That’s not a good sign for his minutes moving forward. Bobby Portis played almost twice as many minutes in Game 3 as Lopez and is a much better offensive threat and matchup for Myles Turner rather than Lopez. Lopez has a low 9.5 prop for his points and rebounds, but I could only look at his Unders.”The Bucks earned a monumental Game 3 win at home over the Pacers, 117-101. Pascal Siakam led the way for the Pacers with 28 points, but that wasn’t enough against Giannis Antetokounmpo and Gary Trent‘s 37 points apiece. Damian Lillard only scored seven points on 2-for-11 from the field, so his efficiency will be something to watch in Game 4.