The Chicago Bulls (21-24) battle the Indiana Pacers (23-25) Tuesday with tip from Gainbridge Fieldhouse set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bulls vs. Pacers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Pacers lost to the Phoenix Suns Saturday 112-107 as a 2.5-point road underdog. Indiana has not covered since Jan. 13 and is just 1-7 against the spread (ATS) in its last 8 games. It is still 26-22 ATS on the season. The Pacers’ strength is offense, ranking 12th in points per game (115).
The Bulls beat the Atlanta Hawks Monday evening 111-100, covering as a 1.5-point home favorite. Chicago has covered 7 of its last 9 games and is 23-20-3 ATS on the season. Chicago ranks 5th in the league in field goal percentage (48.9%).
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Bulls at Pacers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 11:49 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Bulls -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Pacers -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bulls -1.5 (-105) | Pacers +1.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 237.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Bulls at Pacers key injuries
Bulls
- Not yet submitted
Pacers
- G Tyrese Haliburton (knee) out
- G Andrew Nembhard (non-Covid illness) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Bulls at Pacers picks and predictions
Prediction
Bulls 119, Pacers 114
Moneyline
PASS.
With Haliburton out, the Bulls have a significant advantage in terms of playmakers. With that in mind, take the 1.5-point spread odds instead.
Against the spread
BET BULLS -1.5 (-105).
The Bulls will be on the 2nd night of a back-to-back, but Chicago has had success in this spot going 5-2-1 ATS with no rest. The Pacers have also lost their touch as of late, failing to cover 5 in a row and losing 4 of their last 5 games by double figures, including a 130-112 home loss to Memphis.
The Bulls can also exploit the Pacers’ weakness in 3-point defense. Chicago ranks 8th in the NBA in 3-point shooting percentage (37.1%) while the Pacers rank 29th in opponents’ 3-point shooting (37.4%).
Coupling Chicago’s strength in this position, the Pacers recent struggles and Chicago’s strength-on-weakness advantage, back the BULLS -1.5 (-105).
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 237.5 (-112).
The Bulls have gone Under in 4 of their last 6 games. The Pacers have gone Under in 2 of their last 3 and are 23-24-1 O/U on the season.
The Pacers have scored 112 or fewer in 5 of their last 6 which suggests their struggling defense is why they are 3-3 O/U in that span. With the Bulls ranking 13th in pace, they won’t necessary push the tempo in this battle.
Put it all together and back the UNDER 237.5 (-112).
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