If you’re on the hunt for predictions regarding Pacers vs. Bulls, look no further. The Bulls are hitting the road to challenge the Pacers on Wednesday, Mar 13 at 7:30 ET. Currently, the total is 229.5, with the Pacers being favored by 4. Keep reading to get our Pacers vs. Bulls player props and predictions.
Pacers vs. Bulls Odds
- Spread: Pacers -4
- Total 229.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Mar 13
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis IN
- TV: NBCS
Bulls Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Bulls have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- The Bulls are 3-2 ATS in their last road games and 4-1 straight-up.
- The last ten games that Chicago was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 5-5 straight up.
Pacers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pacers have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last three home games, Indiana has averaged 123 points per game while allowing 109. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
- As the betting favorite, the Pacers have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Indiana posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.
Can The Bulls Secure a Road Victory?
Chicago is looking to snap a two-game losing streak today after falling to the Mavericks by a score of 127-92. The Bulls were 3.5-point underdogs in that game and are 14-24 as underdogs this season.
This season, the Bulls have an average scoring differential of -3.2 points per game on the road. Their ATS record on the road is 17-15 compared to 16-16 straight up.
As underdogs, the Bulls have an ATS record of 20-18 this season. On average, they have gone 5.2 points worse than the spread as underdogs.
In the Eastern Conference, the Bulls are currently in 9th place with a record of 31-34. Against other teams in the East, they are 16-22 compared to 15-12 in non-conference games.
This season, the Bulls have had an average over/under line of 222.5 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 229.5, and the team’s games have averaged 225 points.
In terms of the over/under, the Bulls are 33-31-1 for the season. Their last two games have gone under the O/U line of 229.5.
On offense, the Bulls are averaging 111.5 points per game this season, which is 25th in the NBA. However, they have been slightly better on the road, averaging 111.9 points per game compared to 111.1 at home.
So far, the Bulls have outscored the NBA scoring average in 40% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 26th in the league at 97 possessions per game.
Chicago has been one of the better teams at getting to the free-throw line, averaging 21.1 attempts per game (21st). They are also 9th in offensive rebounds (11.2 per game).
At this time, the Bulls’ defense is positioned 14th in the NBA, permitting 113.5 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Bulls’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 56.0% and allowing 36.5% from beyond the arc.
Will the Pacers Win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse?
The Pacers have won their last two games and are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 37-29. In the Central Division, they are 3rd.
Indiana’s ATS record for the season is 35-29, including going 17-15 ATS at home. As the favorite, they are 14-17 ATS and have an average scoring margin of +6.1 points per game. Today, they are favored by 4 points.
Indiana’s O/U record for the season is 34-32, and the under has hit in their last three games. On average, their games have finished with 244.3 points per game.
In their last game, the Pacers defeated the Thunder by a score of 121-111. The O/U line for that game was 240.5, and Indiana covered the spread as 5.5-point underdogs.
Indiana has been the top scoring team in the NBA this season, averaging 123.1 points per game. They have been even better at home, where they are averaging 125.8 points per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Pacers are the top team in the league at 50%. They are also the top team in two-point field goal percentage at 58%.
In terms of three-point shooting, Indiana is 8th in the NBA at 37%. On average, they are making 13.3 three-pointers per game.
Coming into the game, the Pacers will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 121.3 points per game (28th). Inside the arc, the Pacers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 56.7% and 37.3% from three-point territory.
Pacers vs. Bulls Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Pascal Siakam and his points prop of 21.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -105 while the under is at -125. Our model predicts that Pascal Siakam will finish the game going 8/16 from the field and scoring 22 points. Our suggested wager is to bet on the over for his prop bet, which comes with a payout of -105.
- The Prop: Pascal Siakam Over 21.5 Points (-105)
Pacers vs. Bulls Predictions
When looking to get a point-spread pick down in this Bulls vs. Pacers game, our recommendation is to take the Bulls at +4. Despite our model showing the Pacers winning 114-111, we like the Bulls as our point-spread pick.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 229.5 and our model has the Bulls and Pacers finishing with a combined 225 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Bulls +4 | at Fanduel Sportsbook