The Bulls and Indiana Pacers will matchup on Wednesday, Mar 27. Tip-off for the game is 8:00 ET and will be shown on NBCS. Indiana is favored by 2.5 points in this game, and the total is 234.5. Who do we think will come out on top? Keep reading for our top Bulls vs. Pacers player props and predictions.
Bulls vs. Pacers Odds
- Spread: Pacers -2.5
- Total 234.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Mar 27
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: United Center, Chicago IL
- TV: NBCS
Pacers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pacers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Indiana has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 133 points per game while allowing 125. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Pacers have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-6.
Bulls Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Bulls have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games at home, the Bulls have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 119 points per game in these contests.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Bulls have a straight up record of 4-6. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.
Can Indiana Lock in a Road Win?
Indiana has a record of 41-32 this season and is currently 6th in the Eastern Conference. Against other teams in the East, the Pacers are 28-17 compared to 13-15 in non-conference games.
On the road, the Pacers are 20-17 for the season, and their ATS record on the road is 21-15. As the favorite, Indiana is 20-15 straight up and 16-19 vs. the spread.
The Pacers’ last game finished with a combined score of 249 points, easily surpassing the O/U line of 234.5. Indiana also covered the spread as 6-point underdogs, winning the game 133-116.
This season, Indiana has had 61 of their 73 games with higher over/under lines than 234.5. Their games have averaged 244.2 points per game, compared to today’s line of 234.5.
The Pacers come into this game as the top-scoring team in the league at 123.3 points per game. They are also the top-scoring team on the road, averaging 121.4 points per game away from home.
Indiana has outscored the NBA scoring average in 72.6% of their games this season. They are also the top-ranked team in field goal percentage at 50% and are third in true shooting percentage.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pacers are 10th in three-point percentage at 37%. They are averaging 13.3 made threes per game, which is 11th in the league.
At this time, the Pacers’ defense is positioned 29th in the NBA, permitting 120.9 points per game. In their previous matchup vs. the Clippers, the Pacers’ defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 58% leading to 116 points.
Will the Bulls Win at Home?
Chicago is coming off a 107-105 loss to the Wizards, where they were favored by 13 points. This loss extended their losing streak to three games. The game finished with a combined scoring total of 212 points, which was well below the O/U line of 226.
Today, the Bulls are 2.5-point underdogs against the Pacers. This season, Chicago has been the underdog in 42 of their 72 games and has gone 15-27 in those games. Against the spread as the underdog, they are 21-21, with an average scoring differential of -5.5 points per game.
The Bulls are currently 9th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 34-38. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 18-24 compared to 16-14 against the West. In the Central Division, they are in 4th place.
Chicago has an average scoring differential of -0.4 points per game at home this season. Their ATS record at home is 17-20, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last three home games.
This season, the Bulls have gone 39-32-1 on the O/U, and 69 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today’s (234.5). On average, their games have finished with 225.8 points.
At home this season, the Bulls are averaging 111.4 points per game, which ranks 24th in the NBA. Overall, they are 21st in scoring at 112 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Chicago is 19th in the league at 46%.
So far, the Bulls have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 40.3% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 22nd in the league at 97 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Bulls are 27th in made threes per game at 11.6. Overall, they are shooting 35% from beyond the arc, which is 19th in the league.
On average, the Chicago defense is giving up 113.8 points per game (15th). Right now, they are on a 6 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. Chicago struggled on the boards in their last game vs. the Wizards, giving up 9. For the game, Washington scored 107 points in the game.
Bulls vs. Pacers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Tyrese Haliburton and his points prop of 18.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -119 while the under is at -115. Our projections have Tyrese Haliburton going 8/16 from the field on his way to 22 points. Our recommended bet is take the over on his prop bet with a payout of -119.
- The Prop: Tyrese Haliburton Over 18.5 Points (-119)
Bulls vs. Pacers Predictions
Not only do we have the Pacers winning this one by a score of 115-111, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Pacers at -2.5.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 234.5 and our model has the Pacers and Bulls finishing with a combined 226 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Pacers -2.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook