The Milwaukee Bucks will host the Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum on Sunday night. This is Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. Indiana leads the series 2-1 after Milwaukee won Game 3 by a score of 117-101.
Milwaukee comes into this game with a 48-34 regular season record, while Indiana finished at 50-32. In the last meeting, Gary Trent Jr. tied a franchise playoff record with nine three-pointers to help the Bucks win. Game 4 tips off at 9:30 PM ET.
Bucks Preview – Can Trent and Giannis Lead the Way Again?
The Bucks got a huge boost from Gary Trent Jr. in Game 3. He scored 37 points while hitting 11 of 16 shots from the floor and 9 of 12 from three-point range. Giannis Antetokounmpo also finished with 37 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists to help even the series.
Milwaukee’s offense is led by Giannis, who is averaging 35.7 points and 14.0 rebounds in the series. Damian Lillard is still working to get his rhythm back after missing time, scoring just 7 points on 2-for-12 shooting in the last game. The Bucks’ defense locked down Indiana in the third quarter, outscoring them 39-18 to take control.
As a team, Milwaukee is shooting 48.8% from the field and 36.9% from three for the season. They average 117.2 points per game, which ranks seventh in the NBA. The Bucks will need another strong defensive effort to even the series before heading back to Indiana.
Pacers Preview – Can Indiana Regain Their Edge?
Indiana will look to bounce back after struggling in the second half of Game 3. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 28 points, while Aaron Nesmith added 18 points and Tyrese Haliburton chipped in 14 points and 10 assists. The Pacers could not keep up after being outscored badly in the third quarter.
Indiana’s offense has been strong all year, ranking third in field goal percentage at 48.8%. They are averaging 117.2 points per game and are one of the best passing teams in the league with 29.3 assists per game. The Pacers must do a better job getting downhill and finishing at the rim to stay in control of the series.
Indiana is 4-6 against the spread in the last 10 meetings with Milwaukee. They have been good at playing fast and spreading the floor but will need to tighten up defensively after giving up too many open looks to the Bucks shooters in Game 3.
Betting Prediction
The Bucks are listed as 4-point favorites for Game 4, with the total set around 228 points. After Milwaukee’s big win in Game 3, the momentum is now on their side. Indiana will have to adjust quickly to avoid going back home with the series tied at two games apiece.
Expect Milwaukee to keep the energy high with Giannis and Trent leading the way. With Lillard likely improving and Indiana struggling to defend the three-point line, the Bucks should cover the spread. A final score around Bucks 114, Pacers 107 looks likely.
Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -4 over Indiana Pacers
We expect a great Game 4. Best of luck with all your NBA Playoffs betting!
