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Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Result & Analysis

Date: Mon 23 Dec 2019
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 117-89
21-22 38-33 24-18 34-16
Position#2
Record26-4
FormWWLWW
Points / game120.7
Allowed / game107.7
Milwaukee Bucks 🏆
USA
vs
Indiana Pacers
USA
Position#10
Record20-9
FormWWWWW
Points / game109.4
Allowed / game104.2
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🎯 1. Model Analysis

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

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Milwaukee BucksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBucks
Date
Competition
New York Knicks
#25
W
132-88
132
88
+44
136avg 114
H03/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#26
W
127-103
127
103
+24
126avg 114
A05/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
W
119-91
119
91
+28
116avg 114
H07/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
110-101
110
101
+9
108avg 114
H10/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#19
W
127-112
127
112
+15
122avg 114
H12/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#16
W
127-114
127
114
+13
125avg 114
A14/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
W
125-108
125
108
+17
120avg 114
H15/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#12
L
116-120
116
120
-4
104avg 114
H17/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#1
W
111-104
111
104
+7
103avg 114
H20/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
123-102
123
102
+21
119avg 114
A22/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
33-15
39-30
28-17
32-26
22-24
37-24
33-24
35-31
30-15
22-28
35-19
32-29
31-20
21-20
28-33
30-28
35-20
34-26
36-40
22-26
35-29
29-33
26-33
37-19
26-20
43-31
33-28
23-29
22-36
34-23
20-27
40-34
23-17
42-29
24-35
22-23
37-23
31-31
27-16
28-32
226.0Avg total
121.7Scored
104.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (30)120.7107.7228.5+13.087%
Season at home (16)121.6107.6229.2+13.988%
Season away (14)119.8107.9227.6+11.986%
Last 10 (10)121.7104.3226.0+17.490%
Last 5 (5)120.4109.6230.0+10.880%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (5)115.8108.0223.8+7.880%
vs Weaker ◀ (25)121.7107.7229.4+14.088%
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Indiana PacersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPacers
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#16
W
117-104
117
104
+13
116avg 102
A03/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#6
W
107-100
107
100
+7
94avg 102
A05/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#26
L
101-108
101
108
-7
90avg 102
A07/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
104-103
104
103
+1
99avg 102
A08/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
L
99-110
99
110
-11
81avg 102
H10/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
W
122-117
122
117
+5
113avg 102
H12/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#27
W
110-100
110
100
+10
105avg 102
A14/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
107-85
107
85
+22
107avg 102
H15/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#1
W
105-102
105
102
+3
96avg 102
H18/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
W
119-105
119
105
+14
119avg 102
H21/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-19
33-28
28-26
32-31
26-29
23-21
30-28
28-22
19-32
25-23
31-16
26-37
32-27
34-33
23-21
15-22
19-24
29-36
25-31
26-19
30-32
31-25
23-37
38-23
29-22
34-26
23-35
24-17
33-20
26-24
13-22
35-19
24-28
26-24
28-24
27-26
30-32
38-25
24-22
27-26
212.5Avg total
109.1Scored
103.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (29)109.4104.2213.7+5.269%
Season at home (16)110.1103.3213.4+6.881%
Season away (13)108.6105.3213.9+3.354%
Last 10 (10)109.1103.4212.5+5.780%
Last 5 (5)112.6101.8214.4+10.8100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (4)102.2107.8210.0-5.550%
vs Similar (13)113.7104.0217.7+9.777%
vs Weaker (13)107.2103.8210.9+3.462%
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Stronger. 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

-9-5+0+5+9Q1Q1: +7.5+7.5Q1: +0.1+0.1Q2Q2: +5.7+5.7Q2: +3.4+3.4Q3Q3: +1.8+1.8Q3: -1.4-1.4Q4Q4: +2.4+2.4Q4: +3.6+3.6
-9-5+0+5+9Q1Q1: +7.5+7.5Q1: +0.1+0.1Q2Q2: +5.7+5.7Q2: +3.4+3.4Q3Q3: +1.8+1.8Q3: -1.4-1.4Q4Q4: +2.4+2.4Q4: +3.6+3.6
Milwaukee BucksIndiana Pacers
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
Milwaukee BucksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
New York Knicks
#25
W
72-45
72
45
+27
H03/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#26
W
59-48
59
48
+11
A05/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
W
52-43
52
43
+9
H07/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
52-40
52
40
+12
H10/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#19
W
69-46
69
46
+23
H12/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#16
W
64-62
64
62
+2
A14/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
W
69-51
69
51
+18
H15/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#12
L
56-59
56
59
-3
H17/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#1
W
65-46
65
46
+19
H20/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
68-54
68
54
+14
A22/12
NBA
112.0Avg total
62.6Scored
49.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)60.352.0112.3+8.377%-
Last 30 at home (16)62.251.3113.5+10.981%-
Last 30 away (14)58.152.9111.0+5.371%-
Last 10 (10)62.649.4112.0+13.290%-
Last 5 (5)64.454.4118.8+10.080%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (5)62.248.0110.2+14.2100%-
vs Weaker ◀ (25)59.952.8112.8+7.172%-
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Indiana PacersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#16
W
57-47
57
47
+10
A03/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#6
L
49-50
49
50
-1
A05/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#26
L
44-55
44
55
-11
A07/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
66-60
66
60
+6
A08/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
L
48-60
48
60
-12
H10/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
W
61-57
61
57
+4
H12/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#27
W
63-48
63
48
+15
A14/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
59-44
59
44
+15
H15/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#1
L
50-52
50
52
-2
H18/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
W
68-57
68
57
+11
H21/12
NBA
109.5Avg total
56.5Scored
53.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.952.4107.3+2.560%-
Last 30 at home (17)54.150.2104.4+3.976%-
Last 30 away (13)56.055.2111.2+0.838%-
Last 10 (10)56.553.0109.5+3.560%-
Last 5 (5)60.251.6111.8+8.680%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (4)48.854.5103.2-5.825%-
vs Similar (13)56.551.1107.5+5.462%-
vs Weaker (13)55.353.1108.4+2.269%-
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Milwaukee Buckstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Milwaukee Bucks: 121.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀37%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.2 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers44.7 pts a game · 37% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.8 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.829.1
56.2%
52.3%58.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.614.9
39.6%
35.7%44.7
🏀 Free throws25.418.8
74.0%
77.2%18.8
They take 89.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 42% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Indiana Pacerstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Indiana Pacers: 109.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.0 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.1 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.0 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.930.5
51.8%
52.3%61.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.710.7
37.3%
35.7%32.1
🏀 Free throws20.216.0
79.2%
77.2%16.0
They take 87.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 28.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 33% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 23 Dec 2019 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Milwaukee Bucks
WWLWWWWWWW
Indiana Pacers
WWWWWLWLWW
#2
League position
#10
+16.5
Net rating
+5.7
115.1
Offensive rating
108.9
98.6
Defensive rating
103.2
57.6%
Effective FG%
53.1%
47.6%
Opp. effective FG%
48.2%
13.3%
Turnover %
11.7%
21.8%
Off. rebound %
19.1%
0.28
Free-throw rate
0.23
39.6%
3-point %
37.3%
60.5%
Assist %
62.4%
90%
Form (last 10/10)
80%

Profile

Offence115.1 · 108.9Defence98.6 · 103.2Shooting57.6% · 53.1%3-point %39.6% · 37.3%Ball care13.3% · 11.7%Off. rebounds21.8% · 19.1%Free throws0.28 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)90% · 80%
■ Milwaukee Bucks   ■ Indiana Pacers
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
Milwaukee Bucks wins
5
Indiana Pacers wins
DateGameScore
17/11/19Indiana Pacers v Milwaukee Bucks83-102
08/03/19Milwaukee Bucks v Indiana Pacers117-98
14/02/19Indiana Pacers v Milwaukee Bucks97-106
13/12/18Indiana Pacers v Milwaukee Bucks113-97
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
Milwaukee Buckslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
22/12/19ANew York Knicks123-102
20/12/19HLos Angeles Lakers111-104
17/12/19HDallas Mavericks116-120
15/12/19HCleveland Cavaliers125-108
14/12/19AMemphis Grizzlies127-114
12/12/19HNew Orleans Pelicans127-112
10/12/19HOrlando Magic110-101
07/12/19HLos Angeles Clippers119-91
05/12/19ADetroit Pistons127-103
03/12/19HNew York Knicks132-88
Indiana Pacerslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
21/12/19HSacramento Kings119-105
18/12/19HLos Angeles Lakers105-102
15/12/19HCharlotte Hornets107-85
14/12/19AAtlanta Hawks110-100
12/12/19HBoston Celtics122-117
10/12/19HLos Angeles Clippers99-110
08/12/19ANew York Knicks104-103
07/12/19ADetroit Pistons101-108
05/12/19AOklahoma City Thunder107-100
03/12/19AMemphis Grizzlies117-104

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Milwaukee Bucks
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 9 Wins / 1 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWW87%
HomeWWWLW88%
AwayWWWWW86%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games301614
Win %87%88%86%
Points / game120.7121.6119.8
Allowed / game107.7107.6107.9
Point differential+13.0+13.9+11.9
Avg total228.5229.2227.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+50%50%50%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (6)33% (3)67% (3)
Overtime %3%6%0%
Indiana Pacers
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW69%
HomeLWWWW81%
AwayWWLWW54%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games291613
Win %69%81%54%
Points / game109.4110.1108.6
Allowed / game104.2103.3105.3
Point differential+5.2+6.8+3.3
Avg total213.7213.4213.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+38%44%31%
Close games (≤5 pts) won62% (8)100% (4)25% (4)
Overtime %7%6%8%
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 Milwaukee Bucks3026487%120.7107.7+13.0
2 Los Angeles Lakers2924583%112.6104.1+8.4
3 Boston Celtics2720774%111.2103.2+8.0
4 Toronto Raptors2921872%112.0105.9+6.0
5 Miami Heat2921872%112.7107.4+5.2
6 Los Angeles Clippers3122971%115.8108.3+7.5
7 Denver Nuggets2719870%106.9101.7+5.1
8 Houston Rockets2920969%120.4114.8+5.7
9 Indiana Pacers2920969%109.4104.2+5.2
10 Philadelphia 76ers31211068%109.3104.7+4.5
11 Dallas Mavericks29191066%117.2108.9+8.4
12 Utah Jazz29181162%107.4106.3+1.2
13 Brooklyn Nets29161355%111.9111.7+0.1
14 Oklahoma City Thunder28141450%108.9107.8+1.1
15 Portland Trail Blazers30141647%112.8113.4-0.6
16 Orlando Magic29121741%103.5105.3-1.8
17 Sacramento Kings29121741%105.1107.9-2.8
18 Charlotte Hornets33132039%104.2110.8-6.6
19 San Antonio Spurs28111739%111.9115.7-3.8
20 Chicago Bulls31121939%106.1107.4-1.4
21 Phoenix Suns29111838%114.8115.6-0.8
22 Detroit Pistons30111937%108.3110.2-1.8
23 Memphis Grizzlies30111937%110.8116.2-5.4
24 Minnesota Timberwolves28101836%113.3117.2-3.9
25 Washington Wizards2882029%117.4121.9-4.5
26 Cleveland Cavaliers2982128%103.9113.4-9.4
27 New Orleans Pelicans3072323%111.9118.5-6.6
28 New York Knicks3072323%103.1112.4-9.4
29 Golden State Warriors3062420%104.6113.6-9.0
30 Atlanta Hawks3062420%108.5118.5-10.0
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
Milwaukee Bucks21382434117
Indiana Pacers2233181689
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