Pacers vs Bucks NBA Cup Predictions, Odds, Props & Picks (11/22)

The NBA Emirates Cup group stage resumes on Friday, featuring a clash between the Indiana Pacers (6-9) and Milwaukee Bucks (6-9) at 8 p.m. ET. After clicking on this article, you've come to the one-stop shop for your Pacers vs. Bucks betting needs — from the latest odds to my game predictions.

So, which bets are the best plays tonight? There's only one way to find out…

Let's dive into today's Pacers vs. Bucks NBA Cup predictions and picks!

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NBA Emirates Cup: Pacers vs Bucks Tonight (11/22)

Pacers vs Bucks Betting Information

• Matchup: Indiana Pacers (6-9, 2-7 Away) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (6-9, 5-3 Home)
• Venue & Location: Fiserv Forum (Milwaukee, WI)
• Date: Friday, Nov. 22, 2024
• Game Time: 8 p.m. ET
• How to Watch: Pacers vs. Bucks: Bally Sports

Pacers vs Bucks NBA Betting Odds

All NBA odds are courtesy of BetOnline as of Friday, Nov. 22 at 1:50 a.m. ET. Odds from other sportsbooks may also be mentioned in this article.

Pacers vs Bucks Spread

• Indiana Pacers +5 (-110)
• Milwaukee Bucks -5 (-110)

Bucks vs Pacers Over/Under

• Over 237.5 Points (-115)
• Under 237.5 Points (-105)

Pacers vs Bucks Moneyline

• Indiana Pacers +180
• Milwaukee Bucks -210

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Pacers vs Bucks NBA Betting Trends

• Indiana is 1-7 straight up in its last eight road games.
• Milwaukee is 1-4 straight up in its last five games vs. Indiana.
• Indiana is 2-5 ATS in its last seven games played in November.
• Milwaukee is 1-5 ATS in its last six games played on Friday.
• The total hit the Over in four of Indiana's last five games vs. Milwaukee.
• The total hit the Under in 10 of Milwaukee's last 13 games.

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Pacers vs Bucks NBA Cup Predictions & Picks (11/22)

After a decent start to the 2024-25 season, the Pacers have been heading in the wrong direction lately. They've dropped to 1-4 SU across their last five games with Wednesday's 130-113 loss to the Houston Rockets. It was quite the lopsided affair as Indiana trailed by as many as 24 points at times while never holding more than a three-point lead.

Inconsistent defense has been the main cause of the Pacers' recent woes as they've allowed an average of 123.5 points across their last four games, including surrendering exactly 130 in each of the two most recent outings. A lot of Indiana's struggles have also taken place on the road, where it's 1-7 SU across its last eight away outings.

Although the Bucks have struggled at times this season, they've slowly been putting things together. Doc Rivers' squad improved to 4-1 SU in its last five games with a 120-106 victory over the Chicago Bulls two nights ago as Giannis Antetokounmpo paced his teammates in points (41) and rebounds (9) while Damian Lillard added a 20-point, 10-assists double-double.

The Bucks have been rolling lately. Will that momentum continue tonight? 

Not only is momentum on their side but the Bucks will also be motivated by the sweet taste of revenge. After all, this will be their first meeting with the Pacers since their first-round playoff series in the spring. Indiana got the better of an injury-plagued Milwaukee unit, needing only six games to advance to the second round of the 2023-24 NBA postseason.

Rebounding could wind but being the difference tonight. The Pacers are averaging only 48.5 rebounds (28th), which drops off to 47.7 RPG on the road (29th). Although the Bucks' rebounding numbers could be better, they're still averaging 51.6 rebounds overall (T-20th) and 53.4 RPG at home (14th).

And despite their flaws, the Bucks are also the better defensive team as they allow significantly fewer points per game (112.2, 14th) than the Pacers (118.4, 25th).

Considering Milwaukee has scored 120-plus in two of its last three home games, Indiana could be in trouble if it doesn't play tight defense early on.

The Pacers must step up and improve their defensive play if they hope to defeat the Bucks on the road tonight. 

Based on how the season has gone thus far, I see the Bucks beating the Pacers tonight. Indiana has been underperforming on both sides of the ball lately and it's clear that it's one of the worst road teams in the league this season. The Bucks still have improvements to make, however, they're playing more of a complete brand of basketball lately and their recent success at Fiserv Forum suggests that this game is theirs to lose.

With the Pacers being an abysmal 1-4 ATS amid their recent slump, I won't be shocked if the Bucks win by a decent margin at home.

Pacers vs. Bucks NBA Prediction: MIL wins

Best Pacers vs. Bucks NBA Bet: MIL -5 (-110)

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Best Pacers vs Bucks NBA Cup Player Prop (11/22)

After checking out BetOnline's Pacers vs. Bucks NBA Cup player props, I recommend backing Brook Lopez to record 6+ rebounds (+118).

While his best days may be behind him, Lopez is still averaging a decent 5.4 rebounds through his first 15 games this season. The former Stanford center's production has jumped up to 6.6 RPG in his last five outings, finishing three of those games with at least six boards. That's without mentioning how the veteran big man is 3-1 on this prop in his last four home games and now gets to face the Pacers, who are allowing the seventh-most rebounds to centers this season.

After the Pacers allowed Rockets center Alperen Sengun to collect 12 rebounds on Wednesday, Lopez has a great opportunity to record an impressive rebounding performance tonight.

Best Pacers vs. Bucks Player Prop: Brook Lopez 6+ Rebounds (+118)

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