The Indiana Pacers travel to Milwaukee for a Central Division clash against the Bucks. Indiana, mired in a rebuilding phase and sitting last in the East, looks to snap a two-game skid, while Milwaukee aims for its third straight win after surviving overtime drama. This matchup features former teammates facing off, with Myles Turner now anchoring the Bucks against his old squad, but injuries to stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo could keep it competitive.
- Venue: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Tip-Off Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- TV/Streaming: FDSIN (Pacers broadcast), FDSWI (Bucks broadcast), NBA League Pass
Fiserv Forum has been kind to Milwaukee this season, with the Bucks posting a 11-12 home record amid their inconsistencies.
Injury Report
| Team | Player | Status | Injury/Reason | Expected Return |
| Pacers | Tyrese Haliburton | Out | Achilles | Season (OFS) |
| Pacers | Obi Toppin | Out | Foot (Surgery) | At least 3 months |
| Pacers | T.J. McConnell | Out | Knee | TBD |
| Pacers | Ivica Zubac | Out | Personal | Feb 8 |
| Pacers | Micah Potter | Questionable | Hip | TBD |
| Pacers | Andrew Nembhard | Day-to-Day | Not Specified | TBD |
| Pacers | Aaron Nesmith | Day-to-Day | Hand | TBD |
| Bucks | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Out | Calf | Post All-Star Break |
| Bucks | Taurean Prince | Out | Neck | TBD |
| Bucks | Gary Harris | Questionable | Hamstring | TBD |
| Bucks | Bobby Portis | Questionable | Hip | TBD |
Indiana will rely on Pascal Siakam (23.8 PPG, 6.8 RPG) and Jarace Walker (recent 24 PPG outburst) without Haliburton’s playmaking (pre-injury: 20.1 PPG, 10.9 APG). Milwaukee misses Giannis’s 28.0 PPG, forcing Ryan Rollins (16.8 PPG) and Kevin Porter Jr. (16.8 PPG, 7.5 APG) to shoulder the load.
Player Matchups to Watch
- Pascal Siakam (IND) vs. Myles Turner (MIL): Siakam (23.8 PPG, 48.5% FG) faces his former teammate Turner (13.2 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 45.2% 3PT) in a grudge match. Turner’s spacing could pull Siakam out, but Siakam’s mid-range (38.1% 3PT) tests Milwaukee’s interior.
- Andrew Nembhard (IND) vs. Ryan Rollins (MIL): If Nembhard plays (17.3 PPG, 7.5 APG), his creation vs. Rollins (16.8 PPG, 40.6% 3PT) could dictate pace. Rollins averages 28.1 points + assists lately.
- Aaron Nesmith (IND) vs. Kyle Kuzma (MIL): Nesmith’s defense (if available) vs. Kuzma (13.0 PPG, 5.0 RPG) highlights perimeter battles; Kuzma’s inconsistency (33.1% 3PT) is exploitable.
- Jarace Walker (IND) vs. Bobby Portis (MIL): Walker’s athleticism (recent 24 PPG) vs. Portis (13.2 PPG) could control the bench; Portis’s shooting stretches Indiana’s thin frontcourt.
Milwaukee’s depth, including Kevin Porter Jr. (7.5 APG, 2.3 SPG), might overwhelm Indiana’s shorthanded backcourt.
Team Recent Forms
- Indiana Pacers: 3-20 on the road. They’ve lost two straight and are 2-8 in their last 10, struggling defensively (allowing 120.7 PPG recently). Indiana ranks bottom-10 in efficiency (-7.7 net rating).
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Feb 4 | vs. UTA | L | 122-131 |
| Feb 3 | vs. HOU | L | 114-118 |
| Feb 1 | vs. ATL | W | 129-124 |
| Jan 28 | vs. CHI | W | 113-110 |
| Jan 22 | @ BOS | L | 104-119 |
- Milwaukee Bucks: 11-12 at home. They’ve won two straight after a five-game skid, going 3-7 in their last 10. Milwaukee’s offense clicks at home (116.1 PPG) but defense lags (-3.9 net rating).
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Feb 4 | vs. NOP | W | 141-137 OT |
| Feb 3 | vs. CHI | W | 131-115 |
| Feb 1 | @ BOS | L | 79-107 |
| Jan 29 | @ WAS | L | 99-109 |
| Jan 27 | @ PHI | L | 122-139 |
Indiana’s road woes contrast Milwaukee’s recent home surge.
Series History
Milwaukee leads the all-time series 120-97, including a 2-0 edge this season (111-94 on Dec. 23 and 117-115 on Nov. 3). The Bucks have won three straight overall, with games averaging 211.5 points recently. Milwaukee holds a 5-14 playoff edge, but Indiana’s 2024 postseason upset adds spice.
Betting Trends
- Key Trends:
- Pacers: 26-25 ATS overall; 3-4 ATS as 1.5+ favorites; Over in 21 of 49 games (42.9%).
- Bucks: 10-18 ATS as underdogs; 35.7% win rate as dogs; Under in 23 of last 35 games (+9.80 units ROI).
- Series: Bucks 5-5 in last 10 vs. IND; Under in recent meetings (avg. 211.5 points).
Game Odds
Indiana Pacers – 1.5
Milwaukee Bucks 221.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, February 5, 2026
