Pacers' Odds to Win Eastern Conference Soaring After Taking 3-1 Series Lead
By Reed Wallach
The Indiana Pacers became a trendy "upset" leading up to the first round due to a strong regular season performance against the Bucks as well as injuries to Milwaukee, and the team has made good on that, winning three straight against the wounded Central Division champions.
Now, oddsmakers are shifting its tune on the Pacers, who are a win away from the second round, as the team went from +2500 ahead of the postseason to +1200 ahead of a potential close-out game in Milwaukee in Game 5.
The Pacers have taken advantage of an Giannis Antetokounmpo-less outside of Game 1, and now the Bucks are likely to be without Damian Lillard as well for the second straight game as both players continue to recover from lower leg injuries.
There is doubt that Bucks All-Stars Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf strain) and Damian Lillard (Achilles tendon strain) will be able to play in potential elimination Game 5 vs. Pacers on Tuesday down 3-1, sources say. Both have tricky strains that complicate returns and create risk. pic.twitter.com/O235igT1D7
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 29, 2024
Indiana will almost certainly be underdogs yet again in the second round against the New York Knicks or the Philadelphia 76ers, but the team is given a puncher's chance to make it out of the East, seeing its odds to win the conference in about half.
Can the Pacers take care of business on Tuesday night in Game 5 as road favorites against a depleted Bucks roster?
Here's the odds for the potential close out game as well as the Pacers odds to win the Eastern Conference following an impressive showing.
Pacers vs. Bucks Odds, Spread and Total
Pacers Odds to Win Eastern Conference
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