Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Predictions & Player Props [April 20, 2025]

Indiana Pacers (50-32) vs Milwaukee Bucks (49-33)Tuesday, April 20, 2025, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indiana After beating the Bucks 4-2 in the first round last season Indiana comes back having gained home-court and with high expectations. With both teams hoping to start their postseason off on the right foot, here’s your complete breakdown of this Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks clash.

Game Info

• Date – April 20, 2025

• Time (ET) – 7:00 PM

• Venue — Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN

• Where to Watch – ESPN / NBA League Pass

Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Odds

Bookmaker	Pacers Odds	Bucks Odds
FanDuel	-120	+100

PREVIEW: Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks

Indiana Pacers Preview

The Pacers head to the playoffs with momentum, winning 21 of their last 30 games to close the regular season. They surged after a slow start and earned a top-four seed in the East for the first time in a decade. Then again, the steady pulse of this team is still provided by Tyrese Haliburton, who is averaging 18.6 points and 9.2 assists. Isaiah Jackson (Achilles) will miss for Indiana, but with home-court advantage and playoff experience from last year’s run, Rick Carlisle’s team should be well positioned to get off to a good start.

Pacers Starting Lineup — Haliburton, Nembhard; Nesmith, Siakam; Turner

Milwaukee Bucks Preview

The Bucks struggled for much of the regular season but rallied late to win eight straight games and secure the fifth seed. Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered another dominant performance with historic numbers, though he won’t have Damian Lillard (calf) for the series opener. That puts more of a burden on the Greek Freak to do the heavy lifting. Milwaukee took three of four from Indiana this season and will look to reverse last year’s playoff disappointment.

Bucks Starting Lineup – Rollins, Prince; Kuzma, Antetokounmpo; Lopez

Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Key Stats

• Pacers went 21-9 over their last 30 regular-season games.

• Bucks are on an 8-game win streak entering the playoffs.

• Giannis Antetokounmpo has averaged 30+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 5+ assists this season.

• Indiana is 4-1 in their last five home games against Milwaukee.

Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Player Props

Giannis Antetokounmpo Total Points Over 29.5 @ -115 (BetMGM) – With Lillard out, Giannis will shoulder more of the scoring load. He’s topped 30 points in three of his last four games.

Tyrese Haliburton Total Assists Over 9.5 @ -110 (FanDuel) – The Pacers star ranks third in the league for assists and will be orchestrating the offense against a Bucks team thin at guard.

Final Prediction of Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks

Without Lillard, the Pacers’ deeper rotation and home-court advantage may have been telling factors in Game 1. Look out for a barrage on offense in a high-paced battle.

We are supporting the Indiana Pacers to win and predict the total match points over 227.5.