Pacers vs. Bucks Recap: Milwaukee Rallies as Eight Plays Cash

Milwaukee came from behind to beat Indiana 110-102. The Pacers led 61-50 at the half, but the Bucks won the third quarter 34-24 and closed the game on a 26-17 fourth. Milwaukee won the boards 61-48, with Kel'el Ware grabbing 14 rebounds in 19 minutes. Tyler Herro led the Bucks with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists, and Tyrese Haliburton scored 22 for Indiana. Eight DARIMARKET plays cashed on this game.

What cashed

ALT: Under 245.5 total points (-197 at DraftKings): CASHED

• Our read: The main total was 238.5, so the alt gave 7 points of room. Both teams had stayed under 248.5 in 17 of their last 20.
• What happened: 212 total points, 33.5 under. Neither team shot better than 43 percent from the field.
• Worth watching: The cushion was never needed. Alt unders on teams that have been staying under work best when the extra points are cheap.

ALT: Tyler Herro 4+ assists (-180 at FanDuel): CASHED

• Our read: Herro had 4+ assists in 8 of his last 10, and FanDuel had the better price.
• What happened: 7 assists in 32 minutes.
• Worth watching: Shopping the price mattered here. The same line was -204 at DraftKings.

Tyler Herro 9+ rebounds + assists (-118 at FanDuel): CASHED

• Our read: 9+ in 7 of his last 10 and 14 of his last 20.
• What happened: 10 rebounds and 7 assists for 17, a big night on the glass for a guard.
• Worth watching: The 10 boards did most of the work. The assists are the steadier half of this combo.

ALT: Ryan Rollins 12+ points (-241 at DraftKings): CASHED

• Our read: 12+ in 8 of his last 10 and each of his last 5 (26, 13, 36, 12, 24).
• What happened: 19 points on 3-of-7 from three in 32 minutes, 7.5 over.
• Worth watching: His scoring floor has been steady over this stretch.

ALT: Ryan Rollins 4+ assists (-230 at DraftKings): CASHED

• Our read: 4+ assists in 8 of his last 10 and each of his last 5.
• What happened: Exactly 4.
• Worth watching: He landed right on it. With Herro also handling the ball, his assist count can be tight.

ALT: Kyle Kuzma 3+ assists (-158 at FanDuel): CASHED

• Our read: Kuzma had 3+ assists in each of his last 5 and every game this season.
• What happened: Exactly 3, plus 17 points on 4-of-6 from deep.
• Worth watching: Another one that landed on the number. Low assist lines for forwards are thin, so price matters.

ALT: Pascal Siakam 20+ points (-263 at DraftKings): CASHED

• Our read: Siakam had 20+ in each of his last 5 and 8 of his last 10, and Indiana was thin up front with Zubac unlikely.
• What happened: Exactly 20 points, with 13 rebounds and 6 assists in 37 minutes.
• Worth watching: He cleared it on the number while doing a lot on the glass. His combo lines may hold more room than the points alone.

ALT: Aaron Nesmith 10+ points (-153 at DraftKings): CASHED

• Our read: 10+ in 8 of his last 10.
• What happened: 13 points on 3-of-7 from three in 21 minutes.
• Worth watching: He got there in limited minutes, mostly from deep.

Trends to watch

• Ware's 14 boards in 19 minutes stands out. His rebound line is worth a look any night his minutes go up.
• Indiana was outscored 60-41 after halftime. Pacers second-half numbers are worth tracking over the next few games.
• Herro's 23-10-7 shows his range of outcomes in Milwaukee. His combo lines may have more room than his points line.

Stats are from the ESPN box score. For more on these markets, see alt line and player prop, or get more at /nba.