Indiana Pacers vs Chicago Bulls Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Pacers (-176) will host the Bulls (+146) in an Eastern Central divisional matchup. Indiana is favored by 4.5 and the over/under is 231.5.
The Pacers (37-29) are on a two-game winning streak and are currently the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference. The Bulls (31-34) have dropped two straight and are 9th in the East.
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Indiana Pacers vs Chicago Bulls Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Bulls and Pacers did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Pacers have the leg up at 2-1. The Pacers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 228 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- The Bulls are 3-2 ATS in their last road games and 4-1 straight-up.
- Although Indiana has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 115 points per game in these games.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Bulls have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-5.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting favorite, the Pacers have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
Indiana Pacers vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
Today, the Bulls are looking to snap a two-game losing streak as they face the Pacers. In their last game, the Bulls were defeated by the Mavericks by a score of 127-92. The Bulls were 3.5-point underdogs in that game and are 14-24 as underdogs this season.
Chicago is currently 9th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 31-34. In the Central Division, they are in 4th place. As underdogs, the Bulls are 20-18 vs. the spread and 33-31 overall.
This season, the Bulls have an O/U record of 33-31-1, and their games have averaged 225 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 231.5 is higher than 59 of their previous games.
In games vs. the Eastern Conference, the Bulls are 16-22 compared to 15-12 against non-conference opponents. On the road, they are 15-18 straight-up and 17-15 vs. the spread.
So far this season, the Bulls have been one of the worst three-point shooting teams in the league, ranking 25th in three-point shooting percentage at 35%. On average, they make 11.7 threes per game, which is 25th in the NBA.
Chicago’s offense has been below average overall, ranking 25th in scoring at 111.5 points per game. They have scored less than the NBA average in 60% of their games this season.
When it comes to scoring on the road, the Bulls are averaging 111.9 points per game, compared to 111.1 at home. In terms of pace, they are 26th in the league.
On defense, the Bulls come into the game ranked 14th in the league in points allowed at 113.5 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 120.3 points per contest (8th). When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Bulls squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 56.0% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.5% from downtown.
In their last game, the Pacers picked up a 121-111 win over the Thunder. Indiana covered the spread as 5.5-point underdogs and the game finished with a scoring line of 232 points.
Indiana has won two straight games and is currently 6th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 37-29. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 26-15 compared to 11-14 against the West.
As the favorite, the Pacers have a record of 18-13 this season, and they are favored by 4.5 points today. Their ATS record as the favorite is 14-17, and they have gone 14-17 against the spread at home.
This season, Indiana has an O/U record of 34-32, and the under has hit in three straight games. On average, their games have finished with 244.3 points per game, and today’s O/U line is set at 231.5.
So far this season, the Pacers have been the top-scoring team in the NBA, averaging 123.1 points per game. They have been even better at home, where they are averaging 125.8 points per game.
Indiana’s offense has been efficient, as they lead the league in field goal percentage at 50%. They are also one of the top teams in two-point shooting, making 58% of their attempts.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pacers are 8th in the league at 37%. On average, they have attempted 35.3 threes per game and have made 13.3.
On defense, the Pacers are ranked 28th in the NBA this season. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA scoring average in 66.7% of their games. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Pacers defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 56.7% while allowing 37.3% from downtown.
With the Pacers being favored by 4.5, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 115-111 in favor of the Pacers.
Indiana Pacers vs Chicago Bulls Betting Tips
- Take the Pacers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Bulls (+4.5)
- Our NBA model projects 226 points, and we suggest taking the under
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- James Johnson – Illness – Questionable
- Doug McDermott – Calf – Out
- Bennedict Mathurin – Shoulder – Out
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Zach LaVine – Ankle – Out
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Torrey Craig – Ankle – Probable
- Patrick Williams – Foot – Out
- Julian Phillips – Foot – Questionable
