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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Game 1 matchup.
The Indiana Pacers will face the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1of their 2025 NBA Playoffs series at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday, starting at 1:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury reports, Dimers' proven NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Pacers as the most likely winner of Game 1.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Milwaukee-Indiana game," said Damien Souness from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Pacers are more likely to win, while the Bucks have a lower chance of victory."
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Pacers lineup will feature stars like Pascal Siakam, Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner, while the Bucks will rely on Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis.
For a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Bucks vs. Pacers predictions page.
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Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NBA Playoffs matchup between the Bucks and Pacers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Pacers a 70% chance of beating the Bucks in Game 1 of the series. Our predicted final score has the Pacers winning 116-110.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and the Bucks and Pacers each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 227.5 points has a 51% chance of staying under.
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Bucks vs. Pacers Game 1 Odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Bucks | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +6.5 (-115) | -6.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +210 | -238 |
| Total | o227.5 (-110) | u227.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Bucks vs. Pacers Picks and Best Bets for Game 1
Our model's strongest edge in today's Bucks vs. Pacers matchup is on the moneyline.
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Bucks vs. Pacers Game 1 Player Props
NBA player props are an exciting way to wager on Saturday's Milwaukee vs. Indiana matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to lead the Bucks in scoring, while Pascal Siakam is projected to be the top scorer for the Pacers.
Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.
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Bucks vs. Pacers Game 1 Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's Game 1 between the Pacers and Bucks in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to start at 1:00PM ET.
- Who: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers
- Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
- Time: 1:00PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- NBA Playoffs Bracket: Updated NBA Playoffs bracket and schedule
The NBA Playoffs is an annual postseason tournament held to determine the league's champion.
A total of 16 teams, including the Bucks and Pacers, made the 2025 NBA Playoffs, which consists of four rounds: the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and NBA Finals.
Each round is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins advancing to the next round until a champion is crowned. Dimers.com's full preview of Saturday's Bucks vs. Pacers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Milwaukee vs. Indiana picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Pacers, with a 70% win probability, will likely beat the Bucks on Saturday.
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