Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction, 3/15/2025 Preview and Pick

Game: Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks

Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025

Location: Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI

TV: FanDuel Sports Network

The Indiana Pacers (35-28) are hitting the road to Fiserv Forum on Saturday where they will compete against the Milwaukee Bucks (36-27).

The Pacers faced off with the Bucks and earned the victory with a final of 115-114 in their last game. Indiana wrapped up the game with a 50.6% field goal percentage (44 of 87) and converted 13 out of their 39 shots from distance. When they shot from the charity stripe, the Pacers made 14 of 18 shots for a percentage of 77.8%. In relation to rebounding, they compiled 38 with 5 of them being offensive. They also distributed 30 assists in the game in addition to forcing the opposition into 15 turnovers and getting 11 steals. In relation to defending, Indiana allowed the other team to shoot 51.2% from the floor on 43 out of 84 shooting. Milwaukee doled out 32 dimes and had 4 steals for this game. Furthermore, Milwaukee grabbed 44 rebounds (6 offensive, 38 defensive) and earned 3 blocks. Milwaukee ended up shooting 73.7% at the charity stripe by converting 14 of 19 shots. They made 14 out of their 36 attempts from three-point range. When discussing personal fouls, the Pacers ended up walking away with 20 and the Bucks accounted for 19 personal fouls.

Pascal Siakam is one guy who was a contributor for the contest. He recorded 25 points on 10 out of 15 shooting. He was on the hardwood for 37 minutes played and also grabbed 12 boards. Siakam went 66.7% from the field and also distributed 5 assists.

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Indiana will enter this contest with a mark of 35-28 so far this year. They average 116.4 points per outing (10th in the NBA) while going 48.9% from the field. The Pacers are connecting on 36.9% on shots from downtown (816 of 2,211) and 78.7% from the free throw line. As a unit, Indiana is grabbing 41.0 rebounds per contest and is sitting with 1,836 assists for the year, which is 7th in the league in terms of passing. They lose possession by turning the ball over 13.4 times per game and as a squad are committing 18.8 personal fouls on a nightly basis.

On defense, the Pacers are forcing their opponents into 15.0 turnovers per contest and they draw 18.4 fouls. They are surrendering 35.6% on 3-pointers and they are ranked 20th in the league in points per game allowed (115.4). The Pacers defensively are allowing a FG percentage of 47.6% (2,685 of 5,646) and they relinquish 44.9 rebounds per game as a unit. They rank 12th in basketball in allowing assists to their opponents with 1,682 relinquished this year.

The last time they took the court, the Bucks walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 115-114 when they faced the Pacers. The Bucks were able to corral 38 defensive boards and 6 offensive rebounds for a total of 44 for the contest. They coughed it up 15 times, while earning 4 steals in this matchup. The Pacers were called for 20 personal fouls for the contest which got the Bucks to the charity stripe for a total of 19 attempts. They were able to convert 14 of those for a percentage of 73.7%. Pertaining to 3-point shots, Milwaukee made 14 of their 36 tries (38.9%). When the final whistle blew, the Bucks finished 43 out of 84 from the floor which gave them a rate of 51.2%. The Bucks allowed the Pacers to convert 44 out of 87 attempts from the floor which gave them a rate of 50.6% in this game. They finished the game shooting 33.3% from behind the 3-point line by going 13 out of 39 and ended up shooting 14 of 18 at the charity stripe (77.8%). In the matter of rebounding, Milwaukee permitted Indiana to collect 38 in all (5 offensive).

Brook Lopez was important for the Bucks for the matchup. Lopez earned 23 points in his 36 mins of playing time and had 1 assist for the game. He buried 9 of 11 in this contest giving him a rate of 81.8%, and tallied 7 rebounds.

Milwaukee has a mark of 36-27 so far this year. In terms of offensive execution, the Bucks are hitting on 48.1% from the floor, which ranks them 5th in the league. Milwaukee has scored 7,220 pts this year (114.6 per contest) and they collect 44.3 boards per contest. They are getting an assist 25.1 times per game (23rd in the league) and they lose possession by turning the ball over 13.8 times per game. The Bucks are responsible for committing 18.1 personal fouls per game and they go 74.8% from the free throw line.

The Milwaukee defense gives up 35.1% on shots from 3-point land (864 of 2,465) and their opponents are knocking down 78.9% of their foul shots. They have conceded 25.9 dimes and 45.5 boards on a nightly basis, which ranks 11th and 25th in the league. The Bucks defensively are ranked 12th in basketball in points per game surrendered with 112.5. They have forced 12.9 TO's every game and allow teams to shoot 45.2% from the floor (2nd in the league).

Who will win tonight's NBA game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Indiana

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