Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers Matchup

Check out our Bulls vs. Pacers prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in Indianapolis.

  • The Bulls visit Indianapolis with a record of 17-19.
  • Chicago has an effective field goal percentage of 55% (9th).
  • The Bulls are coming off a 114-110 win vs. the Pacers.
  • The Pacers are sitting at 19-18.
  • The Pacers are averaging 115.2 points per game so far.
  • The Pacers are coming off a 113-99 win vs. the Bulls.

Bulls vs Pacers Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the Pacers (-213) will host the Bulls (+177) in a Central Division matchup. Indiana is favored by 5.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 240.5.

Chicago (17-19) is currently 10th in the Eastern Conference, while Indiana (19-18) is 8th. The Bulls have won two straight, while the Pacers are riding a three-game win streak.

Bulls vs. Pacers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers
  • Where: Indianapolis at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
  • Date: Wednesday, January 8th
  • Betting Odds IND -5.5, CHI +177 | IND -213 O/U 240.5

Bulls Preview: Will the Bulls Defense Show Up on the Road?

The Bulls improved to 17-19 on the season with a 114-110 win over the Spurs on Monday. Chicago, who were +3 point underdogs, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total of 224 points fell short of the 236.5-point line.

Chicago’s comeback was fueled by an 11-0 run, cutting the score from 79-63 to 79-74. They finished strong, holding the Spurs to just 15 points in the 4th quarter while scoring 32 points of their own to seal the win.

Zach LaVine's 35-point, 10-rebound performance led the Bulls to a win over the Spurs, as he shot 52% from the field and hit 3 threes at a 50% clip. Coby White added 23 points, shooting 50% from the field and making 3 threes at the same 50% rate. Nikola Vucevic contributed 24 points and 11 rebounds, though he struggled from deep, hitting just 2 of his 9 attempts.

As a team, the Bulls shot 43.1% from the field and 33.3% from three, making 13 threes in total. LaVine was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 14 points, while White added 9 of his own in the final period.

The Bulls gave up 110 points to the Spurs on Monday, with their defense struggling in the 2nd quarter, allowing 36 points. However, they tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 15 points to help secure the win.

Chicago held San Antonio to 32% shooting from three, with the Spurs making 15 threes. The Bulls also sent the Spurs to the line 12 times, where they made 7 free throws. Defensively, the Bulls recorded 12 steals and 4 blocks.

Pacers Preview: Can the Pacers Please their Home Crowd?

With a 114-110 win over the Spurs on Monday, the Bulls improved to 17-19 for the season. Chicago, who were +3 point underdogs, covered the spread with the win. The total score of 224 points fell short of the 236.5-point over/under line.

Chicago rallied from a 95-82 deficit heading into the 4th quarter, holding the Spurs to just 15 points while scoring 32 of their own. An 11-0 run helped the Bulls get back into the game, taking the score from 79-63 to 79-74.

Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 23 points and 8 assists in their win over the Nets, hitting 4 threes at 57.1% efficiency. Bennedict Mathurin added 20 points, connecting on 3 threes at 50% from deep, while Pascal Siakam contributed 19 points and 6 rebounds.

As a team, the Pacers shot 50.6% from the field and 38.7% from three, making 12 threes overall. Siakam was key in the 3rd quarter, scoring 11 points, while Haliburton added 8 in the period.

The Pacers' defense was strong on Monday, holding the Nets to 99 points on 41% shooting. Indiana was especially effective in the 2nd quarter, allowing just 17 points. Brooklyn managed 31 points in the 3rd, but the Pacers still came away with the win.

From beyond the arc, the Pacers limited the Nets to 10 made threes on 30% shooting. Indiana also sent Brooklyn to the line just 11 times, where they made 7 free throws. The Pacers finished with 8 steals and 5 blocks.

Bulls vs Pacers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last five games away from home, the Bulls have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 2-2-1 vs the spread. The team averaged 118 points per game in this stretch.
  • Across their last three home contests, Indiana has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 121 points per game.
  • In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Bulls have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
  • The Pacers have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.

Bulls vs Pacers Prediction

To Top