The Milwaukee Bucks (11-18) and Indiana Pacers (6-23) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. EST from the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. The game will broadcast live on FDSIN.
The Bucks are 1.5-point favorites over the Pacers on the spread (Bucks -1.5), with the over/under set at 218.5 total points. The Bucks are -120 favorites to win outright on the moneyline, while the Pacers are +100 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Bucks vs. Pacers predictions and NBA picks for Tuesday, December 23.
My Bucks vs Pacers Prediction
- Bucks vs Pacers pick: Bucks -1.5 (-110)
My Bucks vs Pacers best bet is on Milwaukee to cover the spread, with the best price currently available at DraftKings. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Bucks vs Pacers Odds
| Bucks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -110 | 218.5 -110o / -110u | -120 |
| Pacers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -110 | 218.5 -110o / -110u | +100 |
Bucks vs Pacers NBA Preview
The NBA system titled "Fading Tired Home Teams" fades home teams that are fatigued and facing visiting teams with fresher legs and fewer games recently played, which appears to be the situation for the Pacers entering tonight's matchup against the Bucks.
Home-court advantage tends to diminish when the home team is running on fumes, particularly against an opponent whose previous game was competitive (i.e., not a blowout win or loss), limiting any added motivational or emotional edge.
Overall, the system stands at 657-574-27 (53%) with a 4% ROI across all-time results. This season, it's off to a 14-7 (67%) start, producing a 28% ROI.
So, let's lay the short number with the Bucks on the spread tonight.
Bucks vs Pacers Betting Prediction
- Bucks -1.5 (-110)
Spread
My Pacers vs Bucks betting prediction is on Milwaukee to cover the spread.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline.
Over/Under
I'm staying away from the total in this matchup.
