The Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers meet Saturday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Pacers vs Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Pacers vs Bulls Pick.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Pelicans and Hornets, and they play the Magic next. The Bulls have lost 8 of their last 11 games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 121.3 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 124.3 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Coby White is averaging 24 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Josh Giddey is averaging 20.5 points and 9.5 assists. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.4 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers lost to the Raptors, beat the Wizards, and they play the Cavs next. The Pacers have lost 16 of their last 19 games.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 109.6 points on 41.6 percent shooting and allowing 121.4 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 23.9 points and 6.9 rebounds, while Bennedict Mathurin is averaging 23 points and 6.1 rebounds. Andrew Nembhard is the third double-digit scorer, and Aaron Nesmith is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 31.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 32.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last eight road games against Central Division opponents.
- The Pacers have won each of their last three games as underdogs against the Bulls.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Bulls’ last 10 games.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as favorites.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won nine of their last 10 games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pacers have lost seven of their last eight games following a win.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Bulls’ last eight games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pacers’ last seven games as underdogs following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Nine of the Bulls’ last 10 games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- Pascal Siakam is one of only six qualified players in the league to be leading their team in points (23.9), rebounds (7.1) and assists (4.4) per game this season.
- Bennedict Mathurin ranks T13th amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made per game (2.5) this season.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Josh Giddey has recorded two games with 7+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- Nikola Vucevic ranks 12th amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (9.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (23.5).
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for field goal percentage this season (42.2%).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.5).
- The Bulls have recorded the largest comeback win from a HT deficit this season – trailed by 19 points vs 76ers on November 4.
Pacers vs Bulls Injury Report
The Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton, Obi Toppin, Kam Jones, Aaron Nesmith, Johnny Furphy, and Quenton Jackson.
The Bulls will be without Zach Collins, Trentyn Flowers, Isaac Okoro, and Dalen Terry. Patrick Williams and Kevin Huerter are questionable.
Pacers vs Bulls Prediction
I’ve been fading the Pacers a lot this season and don’t really want to back them until they get guys back from injury. However, the Bulls are 3-7 SU and ATS in their last 10 games, and we just saw them lose to the Pelicans and Hornets. I just can’t see that, and then lay points with them again on the road. With both teams on the end of a back-to-back, the Pacers have the edge, not having to travel. There are better options out there, but I’ll grab the points with Indiana if forced to pick.