The Indiana Pacers need a win after losing 6 of their last 8 games. The Chicago Bulls look for a statement win after winning 4 of their last 5 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Indiana Pacers vs Chicago Bulls prediction.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers recently lost to the Grizzlies and Magic but are coming off a win over the Rockets. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 126.3 points on 50.6 percent shooting and allowing 125.5 points on 50.9 percent shooting. Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 24.8 points and 4 rebounds, while Myles Turner is averaging 17.1 points and 7.5 rebounds. Bennedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Buddy Hield is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 38.2 percent from beyond the arc and 79.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 39.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Team Facts
- The Pacers have lost seven of their last eight games as favorites after winning as underdogs.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites after winning as underdogs.
- Seven of the Pacers’ last eight night games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls beat the Lakers, Spurs, and Hawks over the last 8 days. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 110.2 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 112.4 points on 47.1 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 22.4 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Zach LaVine is averaging 21 points and 3.4 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Nikola Vucevic is grabbing 10.4 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Team Facts
- The underdogs have won four of the Bulls’ last five games.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Each of the Bulls’ last six games against the Pacers following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers vs Chicago Bulls prediction
The Indiana Pacers have been a wreck since the tournament and still don’t play defense, so excuse me if I’m not excited to lay points on the road. The Chicago Bulls have quietly been winning games these last couple of weeks, and they’ve covered 8 of their last 10 games. The Bulls beat the Pacers on the road as underdogs back in October. The Bulls could easily win this game outright given the way the Pacers are stinking up the joint lately. Give me the free bucket.
