Chicago Bulls vs. Indiana Pacers Preview, Odds, Prediction (Jan 8)
- Bulls vs. Pacers is an old division rivalry.
- Chicago Bulls have the fifth-best offense and the second-worst defense in the NBA league.
- Indiana Pacers won four of the past five games.
The Bulls and the Pacers are direct rivals for the postseason spot in the NBA Eastern conference. The two units are very close in the standings, and whoever wins here could potentially win an important tiebreaker.
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How To Watch
- When: Wednesday, January 8, 7 pm ET
- Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
- How To Watch: NBA League Pass
NBA Regular Season Odds
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Indiana Pacers | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Game Preview
The Chicago Bulls score 117.8 points per game, the fifth-most in the NBA. They allow 121 points, which is the second-worst defense in the league. Currently, they hold the last play-in tournament spot with 17 wins and 19 defeats and are still close to the playoff zone.
There are plenty of uncertainties surrounding this team and players. Zach LaVine is still one of the biggest names involved in potential trades,. His departure would most definitely change the landscape of this crew.
The Pacers, with a 19-18 record, are sixth in the NBA Eastern Conference, holding the position that leads directly to the playoffs. Before the season began their goal was going deep into the postseason. After a slow start, they are now slowly catching the desired rhythm.
Indiana has the fourth-best shooting percentage in the NBA, with a 48.8% FG scored. Tyrese Haliburton is fifth in the NBA assist rankings, with 8.8 dimes per game. Though, over the previous 10, he averaged 9.4 with 19.2 points, which is a significant improvement compared to the precious part of the campaign.
Bulls vs. Pacers Head-to-Head
Bulls hosted the Pacers on December 6 this year, losing 132-123. It was the first of four games scheduled for this season.
Bulls vs. Pacers Prediction
We saw more than 250 points in the previous meeting, so we expect to see here at least 233 buckets in this one. That’s our pick here, over 232.5 points.
- Free NBA pick: Over 232.5 points
