Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Chicago Bulls Line | +5.5 |
| Indiana Pacers Line | -5.5 |
| Total | 241.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
Two of the hottest teams currently in the Eastern Conference are clashing today, when the Indiana Pacers are hosting the Chicago Bulls. The Pacers are coming off three consecutive wins, and with a 7-3 record in their last 10 games, have climbed up to the 6th place of the East. The Bulls are 4-1 in their last 5 games and are coming off back-to-back wins. Chicago is back on the road, where they have been significantly better than at home, and are currently sitting on the play-in places of the East.
Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
Indiana Pacers Injury Report: Aaron Nesmith, Isiah Jackson and James Wiseman are out.
Chicago Bulls Injury Report: Lonzo Ball is questionable.
Indiana Pacers Form and Trends
The Pacers have a 19-18 record this season and are sitting on the 6th place of the East. Indiana is 17-19-1 against the spread and 21-13-2 in over/under, while having a 9-6 home record. Pacers are 4-1 in their last 5 games and are 9-3 against the spread in their last 12. Over is 5-1-1 in their last 7 games.
The Pacers are coming off a 113-99 win in Brooklyn, as they shot much better than the Nets from the field (50% to 42%). Four of five Indiana starters scored double figures, led by Tyrese Halliburton with 23 points with 4 triples and a team-high 8 assists, as he is finally starting to look like the last season version of himself.
Pascal Siakam leads the Pacers in scoring with 19.6 points, adding 7.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists. Tyrese Halliburton adds 18.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and a team-high 8.8 assists.
Chicago Bulls Form and Trends
The Bulls have a 17-19 record this season and are sitting on the 10th place of the East. The Bulls are 18-17-1 against the spread and 18-18 in over/under, while having a 10-8 road record. The Bulls are 4-1 in their last 5 games, and 4-1 against the spread. Under is 9-3 in their last 12 games.
The Bulls are coming off a 114-110 win over San Antonio, even though they shot with just 43% from the field. Three Chicago starters scored 23+ points, led by Zach Lavine with 35 points, adding 10 rebounds and 8 assists.
LaVine leads the Bulls in scoring with an average of 23.1 points, adding 4.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists. Nikola Vucevic adds 20.4 points and a team-high 10.1 rebounds.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Pacers are averaging 115.3 points per game, which is 11th in the league. They shoot 48.8% from the field, which is the fourth-best in the NBA, and 37.4% from beyond the arc (8th). Defensively, the Pacers allow 116.6 points per game, which is just 22nd in the league.
Offensively, the Bulls are averaging 117.8 points per game, which is the 5th-best in the NBA. Chicago shoots with 46.7% from the field (12th) and with 37.3% from beyond the arc (9th). Defensively, they are the second-worst team in the NBA, allowing 121.3 points per game.
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Pacers won 132-123 on the road. the Bulls are 3-2 in their last 5 meetings in Indiana, while both teams are an even 5-5 against the spread and 5-5 in over/under in their last 10 meetings.
Prediction
In this Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers Prediction, the Pacers are coming as -5.5 home favorites. The Pacers are rightfully favored at this spot, as they have been playing better than the Bulls this season and have also been the more stable team, but they are just 6-8-1 against the spread at home. The Bulls are also 9-8-1 against the spread on the road, so I don’t see an edge in either side here. Both teams are top-10 in the league offensively, while struggling defensively, ranking on the bottom-9 of the NBA in points allowed, with 237.9 per game combined. Their only previous meeting this season was a high scoring one with 255 total points, so I expect more of the same in this game. Take the over the point total. Nick’s Free Pick: Over 241.5
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