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The Indiana Pacers (41-32) visit the Chicago Bulls (34-38) Wednesday. Tip from United Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pacers vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Bulls lead 2-1
Indiana got back in the win column with a 133-116 win over the LA Clippers Monday while covering as a 6-point road underdog. F Pascal Siakam scored a game-high 31 points, and 3 of the 4 Indiana players who scored in double digits had at least 21. The Pacers shot 58.1% from the field in the win.
Chicago has lost 3 games in a row after falling 107-105 to the Washington Wizards Monday and failing to cover as a 13-point home favorite. F DeMar DeRozan scored a game-high 27 points while 5 Chicago players scored in double figures. The Bulls shot 41.4% from the field in the loss.
Pacers at Bulls odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:50 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pacers -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Bulls +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pacers -2.5 (-110) | Bulls +2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 235.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Pacers at Bulls key injuries
Pacers
- G Bennedict Mathurin (shoulder) out
- G T.J. McConnell (ankle) questionable
- F Aaron Nesmith (knee) questionable
Bulls
- F Alex Caruso (ankle) questionable
- G Zach LaVine (foot) out
- F Julian Phillips (foot) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Pacers at Bulls picks and predictions
Prediction
Pacers 114, Bulls 108
Moneyline
PASS.
The spread presents better odds for the Pacers (-135), who are 3-1 in their last 4 road games.
Against the spread
BET PACERS -2.5 (-110).
The Bulls have dropped 4 of their last 6 games, including each of their last 3. In that span, they are just 3-7 ATS, including 1-5 ATS when playing as underdogs.
The Pacers are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games and have covered in 3 of their last 5 as favorites. They play a Bulls team coming off an upset home loss against the Wizards, while the Pacers are trying to end their roadtrip on a high note.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 235.5 (-110).
The Under has hit, and the Pacers have held opponents to 113 or fewer, in 7 of the last 10 Indiana games. They face a Chicago squad that has scored more than 113 points just 3 time in its last 9 games.
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