Indiana Pacers @ Milwaukee Bucks - April 25, 2025

Alright, folks! It’s that time again—game day! The Indiana Pacers are rolling into Fiserv Forum to take on our beloved Milwaukee Bucks, and I can already feel the excitement in the air. This matchup is going to be electric, and as a die-hard Bucks fan, I’m ready to bleed green and gold tonight!

Let’s break it down. The oddsmakers have opened with the Bucks as -3-point favorites, which feels just about right considering we’re at home. But let’s not forget what happened last time these two teams met—the Pacers handed us a 123-115 loss on their turf. Ouch! That stings, but it also means we’ve got some serious motivation to come out swinging tonight.

The Pacers have been on fire lately, winning three straight games and boasting a record of 52-32 SU. They’ve been covering spreads like it’s their job—4-1 ATS in their last five road games—and they’re 9-1 SU in their last ten overall. Their offense is no joke either; they’re averaging 117.4 points per game with a solid shooting percentage of nearly 49%. Those assists? A whopping 29 per game! They know how to move the ball around.

But here’s where I think the Bucks will shine: our defense has been pretty stout too. We grab an average of 43.4 rebounds per game and manage to snag over seven steals while keeping turnovers relatively low at about 13 per game. Sure, we might commit a few more fouls than we’d like (nearly 18), but when push comes to shove, we know how to lock down when it matters most.

Now let’s talk numbers for a second because you know I love my stats! The total for this game opened at 229.5, but given both teams’ recent trends—especially with Indiana hitting the OVER in nine of their last thirteen games—I wouldn’t be surprised if this one goes under tonight. Both teams can score in bunches, but I think defenses will tighten up as playoff intensity ramps up.

So what do I predict? Buckle up because I’m calling for a Bucks victory tonight! We’ll take this one by four points or so—just enough to cover that spread—but don’t expect a blowout; it’ll be close all the way through. And while my heart says we’ll win outright, my head tells me that Indiana will cover that spread since they’ve been playing so well lately.

In summary: Bucks win by four or five points; Pacers cover the spread; and keep an eye on that total—it might just dip under despite both offenses being potent.

I’ll be rocking my lucky jersey tonight (you know how superstitious us fans can get!), cheering loud enough for everyone in Milwaukee to hear me! Let’s go Bucks!