NBA Betting Preview: Pacers vs Bulls
The Indiana Pacers tip off against the Chicago Bulls in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.
Pacers to Put Up a Fight Against Bulls
The Pacers look easy to back at -106 considering they’ve been given a spread of +4.5. This looks a good number when squaring off against the Bulls.
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Pacers Came Out on Top in Previous H2H
Indiana Pacers have suffered ten consecutive road defeats. They lost 135-120 in their previous game at home to Denver Nuggets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Pascal Siakam led the way with 23 points, while Andrew Nembhard added 16 and Bennedict Mathurin chipped in 15.
Chicago Bulls were defeated last time, making it five losses on the spin. United Center saw them beaten 113-103 at home to Brooklyn Nets. Josh Giddey delivered a dominant triple-double performance when scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Pacers beat the Bulls when the teams last met. It was a 103-101 scoreline at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. It’s been six Pacers wins in the past 10 games between these teams.
Bulls
9
13
0.409
118.5
122.5
-4
6-4
3-9
1-5
6-10
3-7
6L
Pacers
5
18
0.217
111
119.4
-8.4
4-8
1-10
2-5
4-9
4-6
1W
Indiana Pacers – Last 10 Games
The Pacers have 3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 113.2 points, 41.0 rebounds, 23.4 assists, 7.4 steals and 6.2 blocks while shooting 47.1% from the field and 76.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 117.0 points and 45.5 rebounds per contest.
Pascal Siakam is averaging 23.9 points and 6.6 rebounds, Andrew Nembhard 5.3 assists and Bennedict Mathurin 2.2 (39.3%) 3-pointers.
Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games
The Bulls have won 3 and lost 7 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 119.7 points, 45.1 rebounds, 29.1 assists, 7.2 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 46.0% from the field and 77.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 126.8 points and 51.1 rebounds.
Josh Giddey is averaging 20.6 points, 10.4 rebounds and 9.1 assists, while Ayo Dosunmu has an average of 2.1 (52.5%) 3-pointers made.
Confirmed Starting Lineups
Indiana Pacers lineup: Bennedict Mathurin, Andrew Nembhard, Garrison Mathews, Jay Huff, Pascal Siakam.
Chicago Bulls lineup: Matas Buzelis, Nikola Vucevic, Coby White, Josh Giddey, Julian Phillips.
Indiana Pacers vs Chicago Bulls Prediction & Picks
We dive into the top Indiana Pacers vs Chicago Bulls betting angles, including our main match prediction, correct score play, standout player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.
Game Prediction
Pacers look a value play at +4.5 on the spread in this NBA contest. They could could beat their opponents and the -106 about this pick makes plenty of appeal.
Our basketball picks are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each NBA franchise. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our predictions.
Key Pacers vs Bulls stats:
The +4.5 line has been covered by Pacers in 3 of their last 5 games.The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bulls in 16 consecutive games.The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bulls in 7 of their last 10 games against Pacers.Pacers +4.5 Probability
If you go by the top NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.5% chance of delivering a return. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Player Prop Picks
Andrew Nembhard (Pacers) has totaled an average of 20.4 points in the past 5 road games. We are therefore going to choose a Player Points prop bet at odds of -122 which will hopefully see this him cover the line.
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Josh Giddey (Bulls) has covered the 8.5 assists total in 4 straight games at home. We’re sweet on him covering the Player Assists line once again, with odds of -143 on offer that this happens.
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Correct Score Prediction
The Pacers are available at huge odds to register a 116-114 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close contest and there won’t be much between the teams.
Indiana Pacers vs Chicago Bulls Odds
The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Bulls Could Have the Edge Say the Books
Chicago Bulls are regarded as having a 65% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -189. At +160, Indiana Pacers are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
The spread is calculated to be 4.5, while total points comes in at 237.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. Those that want to back Under 237.5 can find odds of -110 available.
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Betting Lines & Odds
Moneyline
Point Spread
Total Points
Pascal Siakam Favorite to Get the Most Buckets
Pascal Siakam is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -125 that he gets Over 24.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -108.
Player Points
Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Coby White (Bulls)
Bennedict Mathurin (Pacers)
Player Assists
Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Andrew Nembhard (Pacers)
T.J. McConnell (Pacers)
Coby White (Bulls)
Player Rebounds
Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)
Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Bennedict Mathurin (Pacers)
Micro Betting
Among the various options for wagering on basketball, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.
United Center
Bulls Have Taken Six Wins From Last Ten Home Outings
The Bulls own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 home games, scoring 115.50 points per contest and conceding 118.90.
The Pacers have endured ten straight defeats on the road. They have zero win and ten losses in the last 10 road games, averaging 104.30 points on offense and surrendering 120.90 on defense.
In their last matchup at United Center, the Bulls came out on top 121-103 against the Pacers. Across 10 head-to-head clashes at United Center, the Pacers have posted six victories, while the Bulls have managed four.
Chicago Bulls Home Stats
6-4
234.40
115.50
118.90
6
4
Indiana Pacers Away Stats
0-10
225.20
104.30
120.90
2
8
W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O237.5 = Games Over 237.5 Points
U237.5 = Games Under 237.5 Points
Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Indiana Pacers Stats
Chicago Bulls Stats
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
+4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
+4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road
-4.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games
-4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 230.20 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 225.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 237.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 237.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 113.20 pts and allowed 117.00 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 104.30 pts and allowed 120.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 246.50 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 234.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 237.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
Over 237.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 119.70 pts and allowed 126.80 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 115.50 pts and allowed 118.90 pts in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
2-Pointers Made: 27.70 (55%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.40 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 20.60 (76.87%)
Rebounds: Total 41, Offensive 9.40, Defensive 31.60
Assists: 23.40
Blocks: 6.20
Steals: 7.40
Turnovers : 14.30
Personal Fouls: 22.10
Last 10 Games on the Road
2-Pointers Made: 25.40 (46%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.80 (30%)
Free Throws Made: 21.10 (76.73%)
Rebounds: Total 44.6, Offensive 13.90, Defensive 30.70
Assists: 22.30
Blocks: 5.60
Steals: 6.80
Turnovers : 14.50
Personal Fouls: 24.30
Last 10 Games
2-Pointers Made: 28.40 (55%)
3-Pointers Made: 14.80 (35%)
Free Throws Made: 18.50 (77.73%)
Rebounds: Total 45.1, Offensive 10.00, Defensive 35.10
Assists: 29.10
Blocks: 5.30
Steals: 7.20
Turnovers : 14.60
Personal Fouls: 20.60
Last 10 Home Games
2-Pointers Made: 28.60 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.80 (35%)
Free Throws Made: 19.90 (79.92%)
Rebounds: Total 45.4, Offensive 10.80, Defensive 34.60
Assists: 26.90
Blocks: 5.60
Steals: 7.90
Turnovers : 13.70
Personal Fouls: 19.80