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Pacers vs Bucks NBA Pick: Who Has The Edge In This Divisional Matchup? (Nov 3)

Published Nov 2, 10:02pm ET by

James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer

Last updated Nov 2, 10:02pm ET

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The Pacers seek their second straight victory when they host the Bucks on Monday night.

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Updated Nov 3, 6:18am ET

  • The Indiana Pacers improved to 1-5 after a 114-109 victory against the Golden State Warriors.
  • Meanwhile, Milwaukee dropped to 4-2 following a narrow 135-133 loss to the Sacramento Kings.
  • These teams previously squared off on Apr. 29, with the Pacers claiming a 119-118 victory.

One of the games on Monday's NBA slate features the Indiana Pacers hosting the Milwaukee Bucks. Who has the edge in our Pacers vs Bucks pick?

Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Overview Watch On: FDSIN

DATE & TIME

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2025 @ 7:00PM ET
Indiana Pacers
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Indianapolis, IN
Milwaukee Bucks
GAME ODDS
BetOnline
Indiana Pacers +6.5 (-110)
Milwaukee Bucks -6.5 (-110)

Previously Winless Pacers Aim For Second Straight Win

Indiana started its season with an 0-5 record. However, this group snapped its early-season slide courtesy of a 114-109 victory against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday.

The Pacers trailed by as many as 11 points in the final frame. But a 3-pointer from Pascal Siakam gave the home team a 112-109 lead with 37 seconds left to play. After Jonathan Kuminga missed on the Warriors' next possession, Quenton Jackson knocked down a pull-up jumper, providing the game's final points.

Aaron Nesmith was one of four starters in double figures. He scored a team-high 31 points and grabbed six rebounds. Siakam added 27 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Miwaukee Looks To Get Back Into The Win Column

The Bucks had won four of their first five games, but fell short against the Sacramento Kings by a 135-133 margin.

Milwaukee led by 11 points after the opening stanza but could not sustain its early momentum. Fast forwarding to the fourth quarter, Dennis Schroder hit a pair of free throws to give the Kings a 135-132 lead with 14.8 second left in regulation.

A.J. Green hit the first of two free throws and missed the second. Milwaukee failed to control the offensive rebound, allowing Sacramento to hold on for a two-point win.

Giannis Antetokounmpo paced the offense with 26 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists. Kyle Kuzma led the second unit with 22 points on 9-for-13 shooting in 22 minutes of action.

Injury / Suspension
PLAYER STATUS
Obi Toppin INJURED
Andrew Nembhard INJURED
Bennedict Mathurin INJURED
Kevin Porter Jr. INJURED

Pacers vs Bucks NBA Pick

Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.

  • The Pacers are 1-6 straight-up (SU) in their last seven games.
  • Indiana is 4-2 ATS in its previous six outings.
  • The Bucks are 13-6 in their last 19 contests.
  • Milwaukee is 6-3 against the spread in its previous nine matchups against the Pacers.

True, the Pacers have won four of the five previous five meetings in this series. But Milwaukee is a top-five scoring team, while Indiana has the sixth-worst scoring defense in the association. With that in mind, the edge goes to the Bucks in this Central Division showdown.

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