Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks preview: Start time, where to watch, injury report, betting odds November 9
The Indiana Pacers host the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night for a division battle. Both teams are on a back to back and won on Wednesday night.
Each team has five wins this season — Milwaukee sits at 5-2 while Indiana is 5-3. The Bucks have won 12 of their last 14 games against the Pacers dating back to when the calendar flipped to 2020.
Viewing and Betting Information
Tip off time: 7 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
Where to watch: NBA League Pass, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports+, Bally Sports Wisconsin
Spread and Over/Under: The Pacers are underdogs as they are currently +3.5 in the SI Sportsbook. The over/under for the game is 241.5.
Pacers vs Bucks Injury Report
The Pacers are on a back to back after beating Utah last night, so they have not released an official injury report. Two-way contract players Kendall Brown, Isaiah Wong, and Oscar Tshiebwe were inactive on Wednesday.
The Bucks are also on a back to back, they took down Detroit yesterday. They were without Marques Bolden, Khris Middleton, and TyTy Washington Jr. for the action.
Key Matchup
Obi Toppin vs Giannis Antetokounmpo: Antetokounmpo is one of the toughest matchups in the league. He's strong, athletic, and powerful, which makes him difficult to stay in front of. He has historically done well against the Pacers.
Given that Myles Turner could end up on Milwaukee center Brook Lopez, it seems like Toppin will draw the Antetokounmpo assignment early. Toppin defended Victor Wembanyama well earlier this week, but tonight's task is much tougher. Indiana's new starting four man will have to play an excellent game.
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