| MATCHUP | Milwaukee Bucks | Indiana Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 11-18 | 6-23 |
| Spread | -1.5 -110 | +1.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -120 | +100 |
| Total | Over 218.5 (-110) | Under 218.5 (-110) |
| Where | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN | |
| When | Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | FanDuel SN IN | |
The Milwaukee Bucks pay a visit to the Gainbridge Fieldhouse to do battle with the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. Here’s a Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Pick.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks have been in a major slump as they’ve lost 13 of their last 16 games overall. They will be hoping to snap a three-game losing streak after falling just short to the Timberwolves in a 103-100 road defeat on Sunday. Kevin Porter Jr led the team with 24 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, Bobby Portis tallied 16 points with 11 rebounds in a starting role while Ryan Rollins chipped in with 16 points and five assists off the bench.
As a team, the Bucks shot just 40 percent from the field and 13 of 45 from the 3-point line as they got off to a terrific start and looked to be in full control after taking a 16-point lead. However, they weren’t focused coming out of the halftime break and scored just 15 points in the third quarter to squander their lead. Still, the Bucks had a chance to win the game at the end until the Timberwolves went on a crucial 11-2 run to slip away.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers have been in a slump of their own as they’ve lost seven of their last nine games overall. They will be eager to arrest a five-game losing streak after getting beaten by the Celtics in a 103-95 road defeat last night. Pascal Siakam led the team with 25 points on nine of 18 shooting, Andrew Nembhard added 20 points with seven assists while Bennedict Mathurin chipped in with 16 points and nine rebounds.
As a team, the Pacers shot just 39 percent from the field and 13 of 40 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Celtics in the first half to lead by as many as 20 points. But that all changed in the second half where the Pacers scored just 34 points to allow the Celtics to run them down with time to spare. No bench player scored more than nine points and Jay Huff shot just one of six from the field for his three points.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Bucks have lost each of their last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pacers have won seven of their last 11 games as underdogs against Central Division opponents following a loss.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as road favorites.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Bucks have won each of their last seven games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against Pacers teams that held a losing record.
- The Pacers have lost each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last five games as favorites following a road loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bucks’ last four games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Pacers’ last four games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- Andrew Nembhard ranks 4th amongst qualified Forwards for assists per game (6.4) this season.
- Bennedict Mathurin ranks 17th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (85.1%) this season.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- Myles Turner rank 2nd amongst qualified Centers for total steals + blocks (66) this season.
- Kyle Kuzma ranks 25th amongst qualified players for FG% (51.7%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for three-point percentage this season (32.3%).
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (29.2).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (72.5%).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (14.8).
Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
The Bucks are still missing Giannis Antetokounmpo and Taurean Prince, while the Pacers have ruled out Tyrese Haliburton, Aaron Nesmith, Ben Sheppard and TJ McConnell. The Bucks are mired in their worst slump of the season, but they would’ve taken plenty of confidence from their narrow defeat to the red-hot Timberwolves on Sunday.
The Pacers really haven’t been much better than the Bucks lately as they are still missing so many quality players with injury, but they should’ve definitely beaten the Celtics last night after leading by 20 points. You couldn’t back either side with any confidence these days, but the Pacers are playing their second game of a back to back set. So, I will lean with the Bucks to perhaps catch them on an off shooting night.