Pacers vs. Bucks Prediction Game 1, Odds, Prop Bets Parlays And Playoff Preview

Check here the Pacers vs. Bucks prediction for today. The 2025 NBA Playoffs tip off with a Central Division grudge match as the No. 4 seed Indiana Pacers host the No. 5 seed Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of their first-round series on Saturday, April 19 at 1:00 p.m. ET. The game airs nationally on ESPN.

This isn’t just another first-round matchup — it’s a rematch from last postseason, where Indiana shocked the Bucks and sent them home early. This time around, the roles are reversed. The Pacers hold home court, come in as betting favorites, and have the healthier roster. Milwaukee enters with questions, including the status of injured star Damian Lillard, who hasn’t played since mid-March due to a blood clot.

Still, Giannis Antetokounmpo remains the most dominant player in this series, coming off an MVP-caliber season (30.4 PPG, 11.9 RPG, 6.5 APG). Can he carry Milwaukee to a Game 1 road upset? Or will Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam, the heartbeat of Indiana’s offense, set the tone at home?

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📺 Where To Watch Pacers vs. Bucks Game 1? (April 19, 2025)

• Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
• Time: 1:00 PM ET
• Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
• TV: ESPN
• Streaming: FuboTV​

📊 Betting Odds

• Spread: Pacers -5.5
• Moneyline: Pacers -225 | Bucks +185
• Over/Under: 224.5​

📈 Betting Trends

• Pacers: 13-16-2 ATS when favored at home this season.
• Bucks: 10-7-1 ATS as road underdogs this season.
• Over/Under: The total has gone over in 44 of Indiana’s 82 games and 43 of Milwaukee’s 82 games this season.

🏀 Pacers vs. Bucks – 2024–25 Regular Season Matchups

🔍 Team Overviews

Indiana Pacers (50-32, No. 4 Seed)

• Closed the season strong, winning 14 of their final 17 games. 
• Led by Tyrese Haliburton (20.6 PPG, 11.0 APG post-All-Star break) and All-Star Pascal Siakam (20.2 PPG). 
• Ranked No. 3 in assists per game (29.2) and field-goal percentage (48.8%). 
• Struggled with offensive rebounding, ranking 29th in the league.​ 

Milwaukee Bucks (48-32, No. 5 Seed)

• Ended the regular season on an eight-game winning streak. 
• Giannis Antetokounmpo had an MVP-caliber season (30.4 PPG, 11.9 RPG, 6.5 APG). 
• Damian Lillard has been sidelined since mid-March due to a blood clot; his status for the series remains uncertain. 
• Led the NBA in three-point shooting percentage (38.7%) post-All-Star break.​ 

🎯 Player Prop Bets – Pacers vs. Bucks Game 1

💥 ClutchBuzz Same-Game Parlay – Game 1

🔥 +425 Odds Parlay (Fan-style Build)

• Giannis Antetokounmpo 30+ Points ✅ 
• Tyrese Haliburton 10+ Assists ✅ 
• Pascal Siakam 20+ Points ✅ 
• Pacers to Win ✅ 

💡 Why we like it: With Lillard likely sidelined, the offense runs entirely through Giannis — expect a heavy usage game. Indiana plays fast and shares the ball — tailor-made for Haliburton and Siakam to thrive at home.

📌 ClutchBuzz Best Bet

✅ Pacers -5.5 spread
💬 Indiana is deeper, playing at home, and healthier. Without Lillard, Milwaukee lacks the scoring balance to keep up in Game 1.

📅 Series Schedule (All Times ET)

• Game 1: Sat, April 19 – Bucks at Pacers – 1:00 PM (ESPN) 
• Game 2: Tue, April 22 – Bucks at Pacers – 7:00 PM (NBA TV) 
• Game 3: Fri, April 25 – Pacers at Bucks – 8:00 PM (ESPNU/NBA TV) 
• Game 4: Sun, April 27 – Pacers at Bucks – 9:30 PM (TNT) 
• Game 5: Tue, April 29 – Bucks at Pacers – TBD* 
• Game 6: Fri, May 2 – Pacers at Bucks – TBD* 
• Game 7: Sun, May 4 – Bucks at Pacers – TBD*​ 

*If necessary

🔢 Key Player Matchups

*Post-All-Star break averages