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Milwaukee (4-2) at Indiana (1-5)
- When: Nov 3 2025, 7:00 PM
- Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- TV: FDSIN
Milwaukee vs Indiana Preview & Prediction
Spread: Milwaukee -6.5
Moneyline: Milwaukee (-240)
Total: 235.0
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Outlook
The Bucks are finally beginning to look like themselves again after a sluggish 0-5 start. Saturday’s 114-109 win over Golden State might have been ugly, but it was exactly the kind of grind-it-out victory this team needed to regain some confidence.
Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to dominate, averaging 34.2 points per game while doing everything short of selling popcorn at halftime. But the supporting cast has started to find its rhythm too, particularly Ryan Rollins, who has stepped up as Milwaukee’s unlikely early-season spark plug. Rollins has delivered five straight games in double figures, averaging over 18 points and proving to be the perfect backcourt balance for Giannis’ inside power.
Defensively, the Bucks are still a work in progress. Even with rim protector Myles Turner now in the fold, the team has allowed far too many easy looks. Milwaukee knows it can’t rely solely on offense to outscore opponents every night. Expect a sharper defensive approach here after Giannis made it clear that giving up 130+ again won’t cut it.
Indiana Pacers Betting Outlook
The Pacers, meanwhile, are battling through what feels like a never-ending episode of “Survivor: Injury Edition.” Tyrese Haliburton remains sidelined, Bennedict Mathurin is dealing with a toe sprain, Andrew Nembhard has a bum shoulder, and T.J. McConnell’s hamstring apparently has trust issues. Add in Obi Toppin’s three-month absence, and it’s clear Indiana’s roster has been stretched thinner than their playoff hopes.
Still, credit coach Rick Carlisle for squeezing effort out of what’s left. Pascal Siakam has been a steadying force, averaging 25 points and 9 rebounds while constantly attracting double teams. Aaron Nesmith and Quenton Jackson both erupted in the Pacers’ recent win over Golden State, showcasing the team’s grit and next-man-up mentality. But sustaining that level of offense without their top guards will be a tall order against Milwaukee’s size and depth.
NBA Prediction & Betting Angle
Milwaukee is the healthier, more complete team and should control the pace, especially inside. Indiana’s patchwork lineup will struggle to keep up if the Bucks’ shooters get hot from deep.
Milwaukee covers the spread and flexes its depth as they continue climbing back into Eastern Conference contention.
Final Score: Bucks 121, Pacers 111
Lean: Milwaukee -6.5
Total: Under 235.0
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