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Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 13 Dec 2018
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 113-97
29-23 29-20 27-27 28-27
Position#13
Record17-10
FormLWWWW
Points / game106.1
Allowed / game101.4
Indiana Pacers 🏆
USA
vs
Milwaukee Bucks
USA
Position#1
Record18-8
FormLWLWW
Points / game118.9
Allowed / game109.1
USANBA· Bankers Life Fieldhouse
NBA2018-19
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🎯 1. Model Analysis

Indiana Pacers winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Milwaukee Bucks winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Indiana PacersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPacers
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#18
L
109-127
109
127
-18
103avg 96
A22/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
L
100-111
100
111
-11
92avg 96
H24/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
121-88
121
88
+33
123avg 96
A27/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
W
109-104
109
104
+5
103avg 96
A28/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
L
96-104
96
104
-8
85avg 96
A30/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
L
110-111
110
111
-1
112avg 96
A02/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
96-90
96
90
+6
93avg 96
H05/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
112-90
112
90
+22
108avg 96
A08/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
W
107-97
107
97
+10
102avg 96
H09/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#25
W
109-101
109
101
+8
116avg 96
H11/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-35
30-33
24-37
25-22
23-29
22-25
24-28
31-29
33-25
25-22
31-23
32-18
26-26
35-28
20-23
28-27
15-38
35-18
25-27
21-21
30-26
30-32
31-31
19-22
23-21
20-24
27-22
26-23
28-25
29-20
29-25
26-20
24-31
30-21
19-18
34-27
29-33
30-17
28-25
22-26
209.2Avg total
106.9Scored
102.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (27)106.1101.4207.6+4.763%
Season at home (13)104.297.7201.9+6.569%
Season away (14)107.9104.9212.9+3.057%
Last 10 (10)106.9102.3209.2+4.660%
Last 5 (5)106.897.8204.6+9.080%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (1)101.0118.0219.0-17.00%
vs Similar (19)107.4101.4208.7+6.053%
vs Weaker (10)104.298.5202.7+5.780%
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Milwaukee BucksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBucks
Date
Competition
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
W
143-100
143
100
+43
no box
H22/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
L
114-116
114
116
-2
108avg 104
H24/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
W
135-129
135
129
+6
133avg 104
H25/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#18
L
107-110
107
110
-3
99avg 104
A27/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
116-113
116
113
+3
114avg 104
H29/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
L
134-136 OT
134
136
-2
129avg 104
A01/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#16
W
115-92
115
92
+23
111avg 104
H06/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
95-105
95
105
-10
82avg 104
H08/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
104-99
104
99
+5
94avg 104
A09/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
W
108-92
108
92
+16
101avg 104
H11/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-20
41-30
37-29
34-21
30-34
31-30
29-27
24-25
37-36
30-32
28-34
40-27
35-32
17-33
28-28
27-17
30-40
33-22
29-27
24-24
35-28
31-33
31-32
27-31
30-21
26-24
28-19
31-28
22-27
29-30
25-26
19-22
25-30
26-19
28-25
25-25
31-18
28-23
25-25
24-26
226.3Avg total
117.1Scored
109.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (26)118.9109.1228.0+9.869%
Season at home (16)119.5106.0225.5+13.581%
Season away (10)118.0114.0232.0+4.050%
Last 10 (10)117.1109.2226.3+7.960%
Last 5 (5)111.2104.8216.0+6.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (8)105.1102.0207.1+3.162%
vs Weaker ◀ (22)119.8109.6229.4+10.168%
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -2.8-2.8Q1: +2.0+2.0Q2Q2: +4.6+4.6Q2: +1.6+1.6Q3Q3: -0.1-0.1Q3: +1.6+1.6Q4Q4: +2.9+2.9Q4: +2.9+2.9
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -2.8-2.8Q1: +2.0+2.0Q2Q2: +4.6+4.6Q2: +1.6+1.6Q3Q3: -0.1-0.1Q3: +1.6+1.6Q4Q4: +2.9+2.9Q4: +2.9+2.9
Indiana PacersMilwaukee Bucks
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Indiana PacersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#18
L
60-68
60
68
-8
A22/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
L
45-54
45
54
-9
H24/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
58-47
58
47
+11
A27/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
W
61-54
61
54
+7
A28/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
L
50-56
50
56
-6
A30/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
W
60-58
60
58
+2
A02/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
L
43-45
43
45
-2
H05/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
57-45
57
45
+12
A08/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
W
54-52
54
52
+2
H09/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#25
W
59-50
59
50
+9
H11/12
NBA
107.6Avg total
54.7Scored
52.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.952.6106.5+1.457%-
Last 30 at home (14)52.448.9101.3+3.664%-
Last 30 away (16)55.255.8111.1-0.650%-
Last 10 (10)54.752.9107.6+1.860%-
Last 5 (5)54.650.0104.6+4.680%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (1)53.062.0115.0-9.00%-
vs Similar (19)54.252.6106.8+1.663%-
vs Weaker (10)53.551.5105.0+2.050%-
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Milwaukee BucksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
W
72-50
72
50
+22
H22/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
L
61-64
61
64
-3
H24/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
L
67-68
67
68
-1
H25/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#18
L
52-65
52
65
-13
A27/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
63-62
63
62
+1
H29/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
66-61
66
61
+5
A01/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#16
W
56-45
56
45
+11
H06/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
51-57
51
57
-6
H08/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
51-49
51
49
+2
A09/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
W
59-41
59
41
+18
H11/12
NBA
116.0Avg total
59.8Scored
56.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.053.3111.3+4.763%-
Last 30 at home (18)59.352.8112.1+6.467%-
Last 30 away (12)56.154.1110.2+2.058%-
Last 10 (10)59.856.2116.0+3.660%-
Last 5 (5)56.650.6107.2+6.080%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (8)50.847.898.5+3.062%-
vs Weaker ◀ (22)60.655.4116.0+5.364%-
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Indiana Pacerstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Indiana Pacers: 106.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀60%
🏀🏀🏀24%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.4 pts a game · 60% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.1 pts a game · 24% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.4 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.632.2
52.3%
51.7%64.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.68.7
35.4%
35.4%26.1
🏀 Free throws20.316.4
80.8%
76.6%16.4
They take 86.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 24.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 29% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Milwaukee Buckstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Milwaukee Bucks: 117.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.8 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.1 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.2 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.228.9
57.6%
51.7%57.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.713.7
33.7%
35.4%41.1
🏀 Free throws23.618.2
77.1%
76.6%18.2
They take 90.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 40.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 45% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 13 Dec 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Indiana Pacers
WWWWLLWWLL
Milwaukee Bucks
WWLWLWLWLW
#13
League position
#1
+4.6
Net rating
+7.7
106.0
Offensive rating
110.6
101.5
Defensive rating
103.0
52.5%
Effective FG%
54.4%
50.9%
Opp. effective FG%
51.1%
15.9%
Turnover %
13.3%
22.8%
Off. rebound %
21.1%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.26
35.4%
3-point %
33.7%
66.7%
Assist %
61.7%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence106.0 · 110.6Defence101.5 · 103.0Shooting52.5% · 54.4%3-point %35.4% · 33.7%Ball care15.9% · 13.3%Off. rebounds22.8% · 21.1%Free throws0.24 · 0.26Form (last 10/10)60% · 60%
■ Indiana Pacers   ■ Milwaukee Bucks
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
5
Indiana Pacers wins
5
Milwaukee Bucks wins
DateGameScore
20/10/18Milwaukee Bucks v Indiana Pacers118-101
06/03/18Indiana Pacers v Milwaukee Bucks92-89
03/03/18Milwaukee Bucks v Indiana Pacers96-103
09/01/18Indiana Pacers v Milwaukee Bucks109-96
04/01/18Milwaukee Bucks v Indiana Pacers122-101
06/04/17Indiana Pacers v Milwaukee Bucks104-89
11/03/17Milwaukee Bucks v Indiana Pacers99-85
12/02/17Indiana Pacers v Milwaukee Bucks100-116
04/11/16Milwaukee Bucks v Indiana Pacers125-107
14/04/16Milwaukee Bucks v Indiana Pacers92-97
Indiana Pacerslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
11/12/18HWashington Wizards109-101
09/12/18HSacramento Kings107-97
08/12/18AOrlando Magic112-90
05/12/18HChicago Bulls96-90
02/12/18ASacramento Kings110-111
30/11/18ALos Angeles Lakers96-104
28/11/18APhoenix Suns109-104
27/11/18AUtah Jazz121-88
24/11/18HSan Antonio Spurs100-111
22/11/18ACharlotte Hornets109-127
Milwaukee Buckslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
11/12/18HCleveland Cavaliers108-92
09/12/18AToronto Raptors104-99
08/12/18HGolden State Warriors95-105
06/12/18HDetroit Pistons115-92
01/12/18ANew York Knicks134-136 OT
29/11/18HChicago Bulls116-113
27/11/18ACharlotte Hornets107-110
25/11/18HSan Antonio Spurs135-129
24/11/18HPhoenix Suns114-116
22/11/18HPortland Trail Blazers143-100

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Indiana Pacers
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWW63%
HomeWLWWW69%
AwayWWLLW57%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games271314
Win %63%69%57%
Points / game106.1104.2107.9
Allowed / game101.497.7104.9
Point differential+4.7+6.5+3.0
Avg total207.6201.9212.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+30%31%29%
Close games (≤5 pts) won60% (5)50% (2)67% (3)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Milwaukee Bucks
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWW69%
HomeWWWLW81%
AwayLWLLW50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games261610
Win %69%81%50%
Points / game118.9119.5118.0
Allowed / game109.1106.0114.0
Point differential+9.8+13.5+4.0
Avg total228.0225.5232.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+46%62%20%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (9)33% (3)33% (6)
Overtime %8%0%20%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Toronto Raptors2922776%115.7107.5+8.1
2 Milwaukee Bucks2618869%118.9109.1+9.8
3 Oklahoma City Thunder2517868%111.6104.7+6.8
4 Golden State Warriors2819968%116.4110.5+5.9
5 Philadelphia 76ers2819968%113.9111.5+2.4
6 Denver Nuggets2718967%110.0103.7+6.3
7 Indiana Pacers27171063%106.1101.4+4.7
8 Los Angeles Lakers27171063%113.1110.9+2.2
9 Los Angeles Clippers27171063%115.3113.2+2.1
10 Boston Celtics26161062%110.4102.8+7.6
11 Memphis Grizzlies26151158%103.3102.8+0.5
12 Dallas Mavericks25141156%110.1108.0+2.1
13 Portland Trail Blazers27151256%112.0110.4+1.6
14 Sacramento Kings26141254%114.3114.9-0.7
15 Detroit Pistons25131252%109.1110.3-1.2
16 Charlotte Hornets26131350%114.2110.8+3.3
17 San Antonio Spurs28141450%110.3112.4-2.0
18 New Orleans Pelicans29141548%117.4115.6+1.8
19 Minnesota Timberwolves27131448%109.7109.9-0.1
20 Utah Jazz28131546%107.2107.8-0.6
21 Houston Rockets26121446%108.4109.5-1.1
22 Orlando Magic27121544%104.6107.9-3.4
23 Miami Heat26111542%108.1108.5-0.3
24 Washington Wizards27111641%111.6116.4-4.8
25 Brooklyn Nets28101836%108.7110.6-1.9
26 New York Knicks2882029%108.4115.0-6.6
27 Atlanta Hawks2662023%107.9118.2-10.3
28 Cleveland Cavaliers2762122%103.0111.4-8.3
29 Chicago Bulls2862221%101.8112.9-11.0
30 Phoenix Suns2842414%102.2114.1-11.9
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Indiana Pacers29292728113
Milwaukee Bucks2320272797
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