Bucks vs. Pacers Prediction, Odds and Best NBA Prop Bets for Monday, Nov. 3

With the Pacers crippled by injuries and the Bucks 4-2, Milwaukee looks poised to cover a short road spread; bettors may lean toward Bucks -5.5 or Giannis OVER 31.5 given Indiana’s weak rim protection and depleted depth — favoring an aggressive lean on the Bucks in spread and Giannis point props.

Bucks vs. Pacers Preview: Can Indiana Weather the Storm?

The Milwaukee Bucks (4-2) visit the injury-riddled Indiana Pacers (1-5) in a matchup that pits a deep, efficient offense against one of the league’s thinnest rosters. Indiana, still without Tyrese Haliburton for the season, has already lost Andrew Nembhard, Benedict Mathurin, Obi Toppin and others at various points — a stretch that has pushed them toward lottery-level play a year after an NBA Finals run. Myles Turner returns to Indiana for the first time since signing with Milwaukee, adding a subplot to a game where the Bucks are the clear favorites.

Game Details and Odds

When and Where

Date: Monday, Nov. 3 Time: 7:00 p.m. EST Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse TV: FanDuel Sports Network (Local)

Odds (current)

Spread: Bucks -5.5 Moneyline: Bucks -225, Pacers +185 Total: 234.5

Odds are subject to change.

Injury Report — Who’s Out

Giannis Antetokounmpo – probable Kevin Porter Jr. – out Alex Antetokounmpo – out Pete Nance – out Andrew Nembhard – out Bennedict Mathurin – out Obi Toppin – out Tyrese Haliburton – out TJ McConnell – out RayJ Dennis – questionable Johnny Furphy – probable Kam Jones – out

Why Giannis Props Look Attractive

Giannis Antetokounmpo OVER 31.5 points is the standout prop. Giannis has averaged roughly 31 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists in recent games vs. Indiana, and he’s cleared 26 points in every game this season with three 31-plus outings in five contests. Indiana ranks near the bottom in opponent points and paint defense, and with Myles Turner now on Milwaukee, Indiana’s rim protection is further compromised. Expect Giannis to attack the paint and dominate interior scoring opportunities.

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Matchup Analysis

Milwaukee’s attack is among the league’s most efficient early in the year — top-five offensive rating and elite effective field goal percentage — and they’ll face a Pacers side lacking both star playmakers and bench production. Indiana’s rare win required unusually large scoring outputs from multiple players, and the roster depth simply isn’t there on a consistent basis. Milwaukee’s offensive balance and Giannis’ interior game should expose Indiana’s defensive weaknesses, while the Pacers will struggle to create consistent offense without Haliburton and other starters.

Prediction and Pick

Milwaukee should control tempo, exploit mismatches and win with superior depth and offense. The safe play is Milwaukee to cover a short spread on the road. Pick: Bucks -5.5

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Betting odds, pick and prediction for the Milwaukee Bucks-Indiana Pacers matchup on Monday night.

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