Chicago Bulls (24-36) vs. Indiana Pacers (33-25)
March 2, 2025 5:00 pm EDT
The Line: Indiana Pacers -9.5; Over/Under: 243.5
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The Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers meet Sunday 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 Clippers, beat the Raptors, and they play the Cavs, Magic, and Heat next. The Bulls look for two straight wins for the first time since January 4-6. The Bulls are 2-1 this season in overtime games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 116.5 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 120.3 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Nikola Vucevic is averaging 19.1 points and 10.3 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 18.2 points and 4.6 assists. Josh Giddey is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers beat the Raptors, lost to the Heat, and they play the Rockets, Hawks, and Bucks next. The Pacers have just nine home losses compared to 15 road losses.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 116.4 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 115.4 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.6 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.4 points and 3.5 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last 15 games against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Pacers have won each of their last eight games against Central Division opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last 10 games as home favorites after losing as favorites.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games following a win.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won each of their last three games as road underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The Pacers have lost four of their last six games as favorites following a road loss.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last five games.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games against teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bulls’ last eight games against the Pacers following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Pacers’ last eight home games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Pacers vs Bulls Injury Report
The Pacers will be without Isaiah Jackson and Bennedict Mathurin.
The Bulls will be without Patrick Williams, Nikola Vucevic, and Ayo Dosunmu. Kevin Huerter is questionable with a knee injury.
Pacers vs Bulls Prediction
The Bulls aren’t a team I’m excited to back, but this line does feel a bit thick. The Pacers are coming off a bad loss to the Heat, and they’re showing signs of that questionable defense raising its ugly head. The Pacers have failed to cover six of their last 10 games. The Bulls aren’t winning, but they still play with enough effort to cover numbers and have covered each of their last five games. The Pacers should win, but this line has me leaning toward the Bulls and the points.
