Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Player Prop Picks 4/25/25 NBA Picks

The Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks are set to face off in a crucial Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. The Pacers currently hold a commanding 2-0 series lead, having dominated Game 1 with a 117-98 victory and narrowly edging out the Bucks in Game 2, 123-115. Despite the return of Damian Lillard in the second game, Milwaukee couldn’t overcome Indiana’s offensive firepower. Game 3 presents a must-win scenario for the Bucks, who are looking to avoid falling into a 0-3 hole.

Milwaukee has struggled defensively, allowing the Pacers to surpass 120 points in both games. If they want to stay in the series, the Bucks will need to tighten their defensive rotations and find more scoring help to complement Giannis Antetokounmpo and Lillard. On the other side, the Pacers are playing with confidence and momentum. Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton have been leading the charge, propelling Indiana’s fast-paced and efficient offense, which has consistently outmatched Milwaukee’s efforts.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 32.5 Points

Antetokounmpo is averaging 30.4 points per game, ranking second in the league while shooting an incredibly efficient 60.1% from the field. He added 11.8 made field goals on 19.7 attempts per game and posted a true shooting percentage of 62.5%. Despite struggling from beyond the arc (22.2%) and at the free throw line (61.7%), Giannis still managed to score a total of 2,036 points during the regular season. We’ve seen Giannis clear this line in both games of this series, and I don’t see him slowing down now that the Bucks are playing Milwaukee. The Pacers promote a fast-paced flow of the game, which suits Giannis’s play style.

Tyrese Haliburton Over 10.5 Assists

Haliburton is averaging 18.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 9.2 assists per game, ranking third in the NBA for assists.  His assist-to-turnover ratio was particularly impressive, standing at 5.61 assists per turnover, the second-best in NBA history for a player averaging over 9 assists per game. ​Haliburton finished games 1 & 2 with 12 assists. Even before the postseason, he was clearing this 10.5 line with ease. Halliburton is one of the best facilitators in the league, and he’ll prove it once again in this one.

Pascal Siakam Over 19.5 Points

Siakam is averaging 20.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, shooting an efficient 51.9% from the field.  His scoring efficiency was notable, with a true shooting percentage of 59.9%, and he contributed significantly in other areas, including 1.7 offensive rebounds per game. ​Siakam has consistently been this Pacers team’s leading scorer. We’ve seen him score 24+ in both games of this series. I personally would set his line higher than 20.5 points if I were an oddsmaker with what he’s shown us all season long. 

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