The Indiana Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks are set to play on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the Fiserv Forum. The Pacers are 13-38 this season, while the Bucks hold a 20-29 record. This game is part of the NBA regular season and will be broadcast on FDSI.
Indiana, led by head coach Rick Carlisle, has struggled on the road with a 3-20 away record. They enter this game ranked 15th in the Eastern Conference. Milwaukee, coached by Doc Rivers, has a 11-12 record at home. The Bucks are currently 12th in the Eastern Conference, hoping to continue their two-game winning streak.
Indiana Pacers Team Preview
The Indiana Pacers have had a challenging stretch recently. They lost their last two games, falling to the Utah Jazz 131-122 and the Houston Rockets 118-114. Their previous win was against the Atlanta Hawks, where they scored 129 points to the Hawks’ 124.
Pascal Siakam has been a key player for the Pacers. He is averaging 23.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4 assists per game. Andrew Nembhard is also contributing with 17.3 points and 7.5 assists per game.
The Pacers have some players dealing with injuries. Ivica Zubac and Micah Potter are both questionable for their next game. Obi Toppin and Tyrese Haliburton are out for an extended period due to injuries.
Milwaukee Bucks Team Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks have shown strong performances in their recent home games. They defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 141-137 and the Chicago Bulls 131-115. Ryan Rollins has been a key player, scoring 27 points against the Pelicans and contributing 21 points against the Bulls.
Offensively, the Bucks rank fifth in field goal percentage and are first in three-point percentage. However, their free throw shooting is low, ranking 30th in percentage. Defensively, they allow 116.1 points per game, sitting at 17th in the league.
Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the team with 28.0 points per game but is out due to a calf injury. Kevin Porter Jr. contributes 16.8 points and 7.5 assists per game. Bobby Portis, questionable with a hip contusion, adds 13.2 points and 6.7 rebounds per game.
Betting Prediction
The Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks both have low-scoring offenses this season. The Pacers average 110.9 points per game, while the Bucks score 112.1 points. Given these numbers, the total for the game might fall short of the 224-point mark set by oddsmakers.
Both teams struggle with field goal attempts and free throws, which contributes to their lower scoring. The Pacers rank 29th in field goal percentage, while the Bucks are at the bottom in free throw percentage. These factors suggest that scoring might not come easily for either team in this game.
Defensively, the Pacers allow 118.7 points per game, while the Bucks give up 116.1 points. However, the Pacers excel at limiting three-pointers, ranking first in three-pointers made per game allowed. This could limit one of the Bucks’ strengths, further keeping the score low.
- Pick: Under 224
