Chicago Bulls
Indiana Pacers
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Bulls vs Pacers

The Chicago Bulls take the floor against the Indiana Pacers in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Under 237.5 Has to Be the Best Bet

There’s every chance that the total won’t be as high as 237.5, so we’re prepared to take the -110 that the Bulls and the Pacers go under the line.

120-105 Victory for Pacers in Pair’s Last Matchup

Chicago Bulls were beaten 129-118 at United Center in their previous game, being turned over at home to LA Lakers. Coby White tallied 23 points, while Ayo Dosunmu put up 20 and Josh Giddey 19.

Indiana Pacers were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 132-116 reverse against Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Pascal Siakam scored 26 points, with Aaron Nesmith adding 18 and Bennedict Mathurin 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Pacers have beaten the Bulls in the last two matchups. A 103-101 victory at Gainbridge Fieldhouse was followed by a 120-105 win at United Center. The Pacers have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls logo Bulls 28 42 0.4 115.8 120.2 -4.4 17-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 2L
Pacers logo Pacers 15 56 0.211 111.4 120.4 -9 10-25 5-31 3-10 11-33 0-10 16L
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Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

The Bulls have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 118.2 points, 43.4 rebounds, 31.8 assists, 7.2 steals and 5.6 blocks while shooting 49.3% from the field and 79.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 113.9 points and 41.1 rebounds per matchup.

Nikola Vucevic is averaging 18.3 points and 9.3 rebounds, Tre Jones 6.4 assists and Coby White 3.1 (45.6%) 3-pointers.

Indiana Pacers – Last 10 Games

The Pacers have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 108.2 points, 44.7 rebounds, 29.2 assists, 8.0 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 44.8% from the field and 73.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 114.0 points and 45.5 rebounds.

Pascal Siakam is averaging 21.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.3 (40.4%) 3-pointers made, while Andrew Nembhard has an average of 7.2 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Chicago Bulls lineup: Coby White, Josh Giddey, Nikola Vucevic, Matas Buzelis, Isaac Okoro.

Indiana Pacers lineup: Andrew Nembhard, Jarace Walker, Johnny Furphy, Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam.

Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers Prediction & Picks

We bring you the complete Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

Under 237.5 points looks like an attractive total bet. The teams might not be able to reach this combined amount and we can profit with this NBA pick at -110.

We track all injuries that could impact each franchise before making our basketball predictions. The form guide and latest stats also help the Sportsgambler.com team crunch the numbers ahead of the NBA action.

Key Bulls vs Pacers stats:

  • The 237.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Bulls games on the road.
  • The 237.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Bulls games.
  • The 237.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Bulls games.
  • The 237.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Pacers games.
  • The 237.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Pacers games.
  • The 237.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Under 237.5 Probability

Looking at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matas Buzelis Over 2.5 Assists +120 BetMGM logo

Matas Buzelis (Bulls) finished with Over 2.5 assists in 6 straight games. We expect this trend to continue which means him covering the Player Assists line at available betting odds of +120.

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Pascal Siakam Under 25.5 Points -127 BetMGM logo

Pascal Siakam (Pacers) has recorded an average of 21.4 points in the past 5 games at home. There could once again be a failure on his part to cover the line and the Player Points bet can be backed at -127.

Latest Pascal Siakam Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 235.5
Spread Pacers +2
Player Assists Matas Buzelis Over 2.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Under 235.5, Pacers +2 and Matas Buzelis (Bulls) to have Over 2.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bulls Bulls logo 116 - 117 Pacers logo Pacers

There’s every chance that this is going to be a close contest and we’ll have a play on the Pacers enjoying a 117-116 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.

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Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Tight Clash on the Cards According to the Books

If you want to bet on Indiana Pacers, then Moneyline odds of +112 are on offer, although Chicago Bulls are a -132 chance. The sportsbooks award a 57% probability that the road team will be settled as a winning NBA bet.

2 is the spread and 235.5 is the total points line. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 235.5 at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Pascal Siakam Favorite to Get Most Points

The favorite to score most points is Pascal Siakam. You can get -108 that he scores Over 25.5 points or -127 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Player Assists
Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 7.5
-120
Under 7.5
-112
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Andrew Nembhard (Pacers)
Over 7.5
-139
Under 7.5
+102
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Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Over 4.5
+123
Under 4.5
-167
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Player Rebounds
Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)
Over 8.5
-127
Under 8.5
-108
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Jalen Smith (Bulls)
Over 8.5
-133
Under 8.5
-103
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Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 7.5
+102
Under 7.5
-139
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Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Over 6.5
-154
Under 6.5
+114
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Pacers Hold Edge in Recent Head-to-Head Matchups at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

The Pacers have three wins and seven losses in the last 10 home games, scoring 111.70 points per contest and conceding 114.90.

The Bulls own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 119.90 points per contest and giving up 121.80.

The Pacers defeated the Bulls 103-101 when the teams last met at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. In the previous 10 head-to-head meetings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, both teams have come away with five wins.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O237.5 U237.5
Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Home Stats 3-7 226.60 111.70 114.90 2 8
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Away Stats 5-5 241.70 119.90 121.80 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O237.5 = Games Over 237.5 Points
  • U237.5 = Games Under 237.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Stats
Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Chicago Bulls Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Josh Giddey 33 32.16 621 292 18.8 8.8 1.8 8.8 0.3 0.9
Nikola Vucevic 45 30.92 758 173 16.8 3.8 1.7 9.1 0.6 0.7
Coby White 25 28.82 475 118 19.0 4.7 2.7 3.5 0.1 0.7

Indiana Pacers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Pascal Siakam 45 33.94 1072 180 23.8 4.0 1.9 7.0 0.5 1.1
Andrew Nembhard 37 31.99 642 274 17.4 7.4 1.8 2.8 0.2 0.9
Bennedict Mathurin 25 31.85 443 53 17.7 2.1 2.2 5.4 0.2 0.7

Injuries & Suspensions

Chicago Bulls Injury Table

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Indiana Pacers Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Confirmed Lineup
2 Andrew Nembhard
5 Jarace Walker
12 Johnny Furphy
23 Aaron Nesmith
43 Pascal Siakam
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Confirmed Lineup
0 Coby White
3 Josh Giddey
9 Nikola Vucevic
14 Matas Buzelis
35 Isaac Okoro

Previous Chicago Bulls Lineups

26 Jan NBA
Lakers 129-118 Bulls
24 Jan NBA
Celtics 111-114 Bulls
22 Jan NBA
Bulls 120-115 Timberwolves
20 Jan NBA
Clippers 110-138 Bulls
18 Jan NBA
Nets 102-124 Bulls
16 Jan NBA
Bulls 109-112 Nets
14 Jan NBA
Jazz 126-128 Bulls
13 Jan NBA
Bulls 113-119 Rockets
10 Jan NBA
Mavericks 107-125 Bulls
07 Jan NBA
Bulls 93-108 Pistons

Previous Indiana Pacers Lineups

26 Jan NBA
Pacers 116-132 Hawks
23 Jan NBA
Pacers 117-114 Thunder
21 Jan NBA
Pacers 104-119 Celtics
19 Jan NBA
Pacers 104-113 76ers
17 Jan NBA
Pacers 78-121 Pistons
16 Jan NBA
Pelicans 119-127 Pacers
14 Jan NBA
Raptors 115-101 Pacers
12 Jan NBA
Celtics 96-98 Pacers
10 Jan NBA
Heat 99-123 Pacers
08 Jan NBA
Pacers 114-112 Hornets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 47 25 0.653 117.2 110.4 6.8 26-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 7-3 6W
Raptors 39 31 0.557 113.8 112.1 1.7 19-16 20-15 4-10 29-16 4-6 2L
76ers 39 32 0.549 115.8 116.1 -0.3 20-16 19-16 9-7 22-23 6-4 2W
Nets 17 54 0.239 106.4 115.5 -9.1 9-26 8-28 3-12 12-32 2-8 7L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 51 19 0.729 117.4 109.5 7.9 27-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 6-4 3W
Cavaliers 44 27 0.62 119 114.7 4.3 22-13 22-14 10-5 28-17 7-3 3W
Bucks 29 41 0.414 111 116.2 -5.2 16-19 13-22 9-6 20-27 3-7 1W
Bulls 28 42 0.4 115.8 120.2 -4.4 17-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 2L
Pacers 15 56 0.211 111.4 120.4 -9 10-25 5-31 3-10 11-33 0-10 16L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 39 32 0.549 117.9 116.5 1.4 20-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 1W
Magic 38 32 0.543 115.3 114.3 1 22-14 16-18 9-7 24-21 6-4 4L
Heat 38 33 0.535 120.3 117.2 3.1 23-13 15-20 7-7 22-20 6-4 4L
Hornets 37 34 0.521 116.1 112.1 4 17-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 3W
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 56 15 0.789 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 27-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 11W
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 35 37 0.486 115.1 117.2 -2.1 18-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1L
Jazz 21 50 0.296 117.3 124.8 -7.5 13-23 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 46 25 0.648 116.5 114.9 1.6 23-12 23-13 8-7 30-16 9-1 9W
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
Clippers 35 36 0.493 113.5 113 0.5 19-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 5-5 1W
Warriors 33 38 0.465 114.7 114.6 0.1 19-15 14-23 6-6 22-22 2-8 3L
Kings 19 53 0.264 111 121 -10 13-25 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 53 18 0.746 119 111.7 7.3 28-7 25-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 5W
Rockets 43 27 0.614 114 109.9 4.1 25-10 18-17 7-6 23-21 5-5 2W
Pelicans 25 47 0.347 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 24 46 0.343 115.5 118.7 -3.2 13-21 11-25 6-7 19-27 1-9 2L
Mavericks 23 48 0.324 113.5 118.7 -5.2 14-22 9-26 4-11 12-31 2-8 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 51 19 0.729 117.4 109.5 7.9 27-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 6-4 3W
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 47 25 0.653 117.2 110.4 6.8 26-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 7-3 6W
Cavaliers 44 27 0.62 119 114.7 4.3 22-13 22-14 10-5 28-17 7-3 3W
Raptors 39 31 0.557 113.8 112.1 1.7 19-16 20-15 4-10 29-16 4-6 2L
Hawks 39 32 0.549 117.9 116.5 1.4 20-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 1W
76ers 39 32 0.549 115.8 116.1 -0.3 20-16 19-16 9-7 22-23 6-4 2W
Magic 38 32 0.543 115.3 114.3 1 22-14 16-18 9-7 24-21 6-4 4L
Heat 38 33 0.535 120.3 117.2 3.1 23-13 15-20 7-7 22-20 6-4 4L
Hornets 37 34 0.521 116.1 112.1 4 17-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 3W
Bucks 29 41 0.414 111 116.2 -5.2 16-19 13-22 9-6 20-27 3-7 1W
Bulls 28 42 0.4 115.8 120.2 -4.4 17-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 2L
Nets 17 54 0.239 106.4 115.5 -9.1 9-26 8-28 3-12 12-32 2-8 7L
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
Pacers 15 56 0.211 111.4 120.4 -9 10-25 5-31 3-10 11-33 0-10 16L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 56 15 0.789 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 27-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 11W
Spurs 53 18 0.746 119 111.7 7.3 28-7 25-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 5W
Lakers 46 25 0.648 116.5 114.9 1.6 23-12 23-13 8-7 30-16 9-1 9W
Rockets 43 27 0.614 114 109.9 4.1 25-10 18-17 7-6 23-21 5-5 2W
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
Clippers 35 36 0.493 113.5 113 0.5 19-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 35 37 0.486 115.1 117.2 -2.1 18-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1L
Warriors 33 38 0.465 114.7 114.6 0.1 19-15 14-23 6-6 22-22 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 47 0.347 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 24 46 0.343 115.5 118.7 -3.2 13-21 11-25 6-7 19-27 1-9 2L
Mavericks 23 48 0.324 113.5 118.7 -5.2 14-22 9-26 4-11 12-31 2-8 3L
Jazz 21 50 0.296 117.3 124.8 -7.5 13-23 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 1L
Kings 19 53 0.264 111 121 -10 13-25 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 56 15 0.789 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 27-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 11W
Spurs 53 18 0.746 119 111.7 7.3 28-7 25-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 5W
Pistons 51 19 0.729 117.4 109.5 7.9 27-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 6-4 3W
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 47 25 0.653 117.2 110.4 6.8 26-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 7-3 6W
Lakers 46 25 0.648 116.5 114.9 1.6 23-12 23-13 8-7 30-16 9-1 9W
Cavaliers 44 27 0.62 119 114.7 4.3 22-13 22-14 10-5 28-17 7-3 3W
Rockets 43 27 0.614 114 109.9 4.1 25-10 18-17 7-6 23-21 5-5 2W
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Raptors 39 31 0.557 113.8 112.1 1.7 19-16 20-15 4-10 29-16 4-6 2L
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
Hawks 39 32 0.549 117.9 116.5 1.4 20-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 1W
76ers 39 32 0.549 115.8 116.1 -0.3 20-16 19-16 9-7 22-23 6-4 2W
Magic 38 32 0.543 115.3 114.3 1 22-14 16-18 9-7 24-21 6-4 4L
Heat 38 33 0.535 120.3 117.2 3.1 23-13 15-20 7-7 22-20 6-4 4L
Hornets 37 34 0.521 116.1 112.1 4 17-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 3W
Clippers 35 36 0.493 113.5 113 0.5 19-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 35 37 0.486 115.1 117.2 -2.1 18-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1L
Warriors 33 38 0.465 114.7 114.6 0.1 19-15 14-23 6-6 22-22 2-8 3L
Bucks 29 41 0.414 111 116.2 -5.2 16-19 13-22 9-6 20-27 3-7 1W
Bulls 28 42 0.4 115.8 120.2 -4.4 17-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 2L
Pelicans 25 47 0.347 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 24 46 0.343 115.5 118.7 -3.2 13-21 11-25 6-7 19-27 1-9 2L
Mavericks 23 48 0.324 113.5 118.7 -5.2 14-22 9-26 4-11 12-31 2-8 3L
Jazz 21 50 0.296 117.3 124.8 -7.5 13-23 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 1L
Kings 19 53 0.264 111 121 -10 13-25 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1W
Nets 17 54 0.239 106.4 115.5 -9.1 9-26 8-28 3-12 12-32 2-8 7L
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
Pacers 15 56 0.211 111.4 120.4 -9 10-25 5-31 3-10 11-33 0-10 16L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak