Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Bulls will host the Pacers in a divisional matchup. The Pacers (-144) are favored by 2.5 points over the Bulls (+118), and the over/under line for the game is 234.5.
Chicago has lost three straight games and is currently 9th in the Eastern Conference. Indiana is 6th in the East and 3rd in the Central Division.
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Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Bulls and Pacers have gone in favor of the Bulls, putting together a record of 6-4. In addition to going 2-1 vs. the spread in the last three head-to-head games vs. the Pacers, the Bulls are 2-1 ATS the last three times they have hosted the Pacers.
- In their last five road games, Indiana has averaged 128 points per game while allowing 118 . The team’s record in this stretch was 4-1 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games at home, the Bulls have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 119 points per game in these contests.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Chicago has an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 1-4 straight up.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Pacers have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
Indiana has a record of 37-36-0 on the over/under this season, and the over has hit in their last two games. Today’s O/U line is 234.5, which is lower than 61 of their games this season.
The Pacers are 39-32 against the spread this season, including a road ATS record of 21-15. As the favorite, their ATS record is 16-19 on the road and 20-15 overall.
In their most recent game, the Pacers beat the Clippers by a score of 133-116. They were 6-point underdogs going into the game, giving them an ATS win. Indiana’s games have averaged a combined 244.2 points this season.
Indiana is currently 6th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 41-32. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 28-17 and 11-4 against Central Division opponents.
The Pacers have the league’s best offense this season, averaging 123.3 points per game. They have also been the top-scoring team on the road, averaging 121.4 points per game.
Indiana’s offense has been efficient, as they are shooting 50% from the field, which is the best mark in the NBA. They are also the league leaders in two-point field goal percentage at 58%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pacers are 10th in the league at 37%. They are averaging 13.3 made threes per game, which is 11th in the NBA.
On defense, the Pacers are ranked 29th in the NBA this season. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA scoring average in 64.4% of their games. In their previous matchup vs. the Clippers, the Pacers’ defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 58% leading to 116 points.
Chicago is looking to end a three-game losing streak as they host the Pacers today. The Bulls are currently 9th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 34-38.
In games against other Eastern Conference teams, the Bulls are 18-24 compared to 16-14 in non-conference games. Within the Central Division, they are 5-9.
Chicago’s ATS record for the season is 35-36, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last three home games. As the underdog, they are 21-21 vs. the spread and 15-27 straight-up.
This season, the Bulls’ games have averaged a combined 225.8 points per game, which is lower than today’s O/U line of 234.5. Chicago has a season-long over/under record of 39-32-1.
In their most recent game, the Bulls lost to the Wizards by a score of 107-105. The O/U line for that game was 226 points, and Chicago was favored by 13 points going into the game.
This season, the Bulls have been a below-average offensive team, ranking 21st in the league in scoring at 112 points per game. At home, they have averaged 111.4 points per game.
Chicago’s offense has been efficient inside the arc, as they are 10th in the NBA in two-point field goals made. However, they have struggled from three-point range, making just 35% of their attempts.
So far, the Bulls have outscored the NBA scoring average in 40.3% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 22nd in the league at 97 possessions per game.
On average, the Chicago defense is giving up 113.8 points per game (15th). Right now, they are on a 6 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. On two point field goal attempts, the Bulls’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 56.2% and allowing 36.5% from beyond the arc.
With the Pacers being favored by 2.5, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 114-112 in favor of the Pacers.
Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers Betting Tips
- Take the Pacers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Bulls (+2.5)
- Our NBA model projects 226 points, and we suggest taking the under
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Zach LaVine – Foot – Out
- Alex Caruso – Ankle – Questionable
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Patrick Williams – Foot – Out
- Julian Phillips – Foot – Out
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- T.J. McConnell – Ankle – Questionable
- Aaron Nesmith – Knee – Questionable
- Bennedict Mathurin – Shoulder – Out
