Chicago Bulls (21-24) vs. Indiana Pacers (23-25)
January 24, 2023 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Indiana Pacers +1; Over/Under: +239
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The Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 114.8 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 115 points on 47.5 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 26.1 points and 4.9 assists, while Zach LaVine is averaging 24.1 points and 4.6 rebounds. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Patrick Williams is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 81.9 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.2 rebounds per game.
The Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 115 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 116.8 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 20.2 points and 4 rebounds, while Buddy Hield is averaging 17.5 points and 4.9 rebounds. Bennedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 7.8 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 80.1 percent from the free throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.4 rebounds per game.
Trends
The Bulls are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games and 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall. The Pacers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games and 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The under is 9-4 in Bulls last 13 games playing on 0 days rest. The over is 39-18-1 in Pacers last 58 home games. The Bulls are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Randy’s Free Pick
The Chicago Bulls are on the end of a back to back, but I’m not sure if it matters much. The Pacers are coming off a horrible week, and that includes losing their last 5 games by an average of 15.8 points while allowing 52.1 percent shooting. If the Bulls can’t add to those issues, it may be time to start selling at the deadline. Give me the Bulls in this toss up.
