Milwaukee @ Indiana picks

The Bucks rank as the 6th-highest scoring offense in the NBA while on the road since the start of last season. The 6th-quickest pace home offense in the NBA this year has been the Bucks. The {OPP_TEAM} are expected to see a rise in possessions in this contest from competing against the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play home team in the league this year (the Pacers). Since the start of last season when they are on their home court, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 4.5 free throws per game (26th-most in the NBA) against the Pacers, making it fairly effortless to get to the foul line.

Out of all players in the NBA, Bobby Portis lands in the 79th percentile for shots converted when playing away from home, putting up a colossal 5.5 per game since the start of last season. The Bucks rank as the 6th-highest scoring offense in the NBA while on the road since the start of last season. This matchup is a hard one for shots from behind the three-point arc; when the Pacers are playing at home, the other team has averaged the fewest 3-point attempts per game in the NBA against them this year (26.0). The 6th-quickest pace home offense in the NBA this year has been the Bucks. The {OPP_TEAM} are expected to see a rise in possessions in this contest from competing against the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play home team in the league this year (the Pacers).

The Bucks rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). The Indiana Pacers have given up the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.9) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). The matchup against Indiana is a tough one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting PFs have attempted a measly 2.2 free throws per game this year when the Pacers are playing at home (9th-least in the league). Giannis Antetokounmpo will not enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing without the home court advantage generally lowers player production in all stat categories.

Khris Middleton has tallied 0.1 technical fouls per game since the start of last season, making him one of the most highest-fouling players in the league when it comes to technicals (86th percentile). The matchup vs. the Indiana Pacers is a difficult one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the other team's starting SFs have averaged the 15th-least 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (2.1). The Bucks rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). The Indiana Pacers have given up the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.9) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). Khris Middleton is expected to suffer a drop-off in output in all facets of the game due to being on the road in this matchup.

Brook Lopez has sunk 6.0 field goals per game since the start of last season, ranking in the 82nd percentile out of all players in the NBA. Brook Lopez has attempted 4.6 shots from downtown per game since the start of last season, putting him in the 77th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Brook Lopez has played 29.9 minutes per game since the start of last season, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 78th percentile. The Bucks rank as the 6th-highest scoring offense in the NBA while on the road since the start of last season. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting Cs have put up 18.9 points per game (29th-highest in the league) against the Indiana Pacers, identifying this as a favorable matchup for offensive effectiveness.