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2025 NBA Playoffs Round 1 – Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Playoffs Head-to-Head Record, Pacers vs. Bucks Game 2 Odds

Let's have a look at the head-to-head record of Bucks and the Pacers ahead of their second game of first round series.

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The 2025 NBA Playoffs are in full swing! In the first game, we had the Indiana Pacers taking down the Milwaukee Bucks 117-98 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse to record an early lead in the series. It was be the first time since 2014 that the Pacers will open a playoff series at home. The ongoing series is the rematch of their previous-year’s first round matchup, where the Pacers took down the Bucks 4-2 to advance ahead.

The Pacers have recorded 50 wins, and 32 losses making up for a .622 winning percentage this season. They have displayed sheer dominance at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and maintained a tally of 29-11. Seeded fourth in the East, the Pacers have their star guard Tyrese Haliburton, who enters the postseason with an average of 18.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 9.2 assists. Since the All-Star break, the 25-year-old has maintained an average of 20.6 points, 11 assists, and 1.2 turnovers per game.

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On the other hand, the Bucks are seeded fifth in with a 48-34 record. Stepping into the playoffs, the Bucks are with the two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo this postseason, who missed last year with a calf injury. Ranked second on the NBA’s scoring list with an average of 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists this season, Antetokounmpo is projected to be the biggest challenge that the Pacers will face. In fact, the Greek Freak has a higher efficiency than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 35.8.

Damian Lillard, who has been out of action since March 18, is likely to suit up in Game 2 of the series. He missed the opening game, and was listed as questionable in the injury report ahead of Game 2 on April 22.

As action advances to the playoffs, there is a lot which is on stake for both the teams. Both Pacers and the Bucks are aiming to put in their maximum effort and clinch the series with a clean sweep by the fourth game.

As the Bucks aim to split the series 1-1 heading home, let’s go through their head-to-head records and see which team holds an upper hand over the rivals.

Pacers vs Bucks NBA Playoffs Head to Head Record – Who Holds Advantage in NBA Playoffs?

The Pacers and the Bucks clashed against each other in three playoff series before this season. They have played a total of 15 playoff games so far. The Pacers emerged victorious in all those series and recorded 11 out of 15 wins in the playoff games. The Bucks, on the other hand, haven’t been able to win any playoff series, and clinched four wins in the playoff games.

The first time both teams were up against each other in a playoff series was in 1999 Eastern Conference First Round, where the Pacers recorded a whitewash over the counterparts, taking them down 3-0.

Also Read: 2025 NBA Playoffs Schedule – What Is the First Round Schedule for the Eastern Conference?

Pacers vs. Bucks Overall Head to Head Record – Who holds the Overall H2H Advantage?

If we talk about the All-Time head-to-head record between the Bucks and the Pacers, both sides have been up against each other in 230 games (season and playoffs). In those 230 games, the Bucks recorded 122 wins (118 regular season, and four playoffs), whereas the Pacers have won 108 games in total (97 regular season, 11 playoffs).

Their first regular-season clash came in the 1976-77 season, when the Pacers recorded a 109-88 win over the Bucks on November 26, 1976. In the ongoing season, they have had four encounters, where the Bucks maintain a 3-1 dominance over their division rivals.

Pacers vs. Bucks Game 2 Odds – Who Is More Likely to Win the Second Game of Round 1?

Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks	Odds
Indiana Pacers	-4.5 (-110)
Moneyline	-190
Milwaukee Bucks	+4.5(-110)
Moneyline	+155
Over	228.5 (-115)
Under	228.5 (-105)

According to the odds, the Indiana Pacers are likely to win the upcoming game with a spread of 4.5. In fact, according to BetMGM, the Pacers are likely to clinch the series with favorable odds of -275, while the Bucks have odds of +220. The bookmaker suggests that the Pacers have +310 odds to clinch the series 4-1, and advance to the Eastern Conference Semis.

Also Read: 2025 NBA Playoffs Schedule – What Is the First Round Schedule for the Western Conference?

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Garima Ranawat

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.