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The Chicago Bulls (10-13) welcome the Indiana Pacers (9-14) to the United Center Friday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pacers vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Bulls won 3-1 last season
The Bulls beat the San Antonio Spurs on the road 139-124 Thursday, covering as a 1.5-point underdog. They were led by C Nikola Vucevic, who dropped 39 points on 16-for-22 shooting. Chicago has won 2 straight and 3 of its last 5, going 4-1 against the spread (ATS). It is 12-11 ATS on the season.
The Pacers, who are reeling with 4 straight losses, have played 3 straight road games, most recently losing 99-90 to the Brooklyn Nets Wednesday, closing as a 3.5-point favorite. G Tyrese Haliburton scored a team-high 17 points. The Pacers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 and 7-15-1 ATS on the season.
Pacers at Bulls odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 9:31 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pacers -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Bulls +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pacers -3.5 (-105) | Bulls +3.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 247.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Pacers at Bulls key injuries
Pacers
- G Andrew Nembhard (knee) questionable
- G Aaron Nesmith (ankle) out
Bulls
(Not yet submitted — below was for Thursday’s game)
- G Lonzo Ball (knee) out
- G Josh Giddey (ankle) questionable
- G Coby White (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Pacers at Bulls picks and predictions
Prediction
Pacers 126, Bulls 124
Moneyline
PASS.
The Bulls are a rightful underdog here as they have struggled for much of the season. While they could be played to win outright at plus-money value, look to the spread for a better value.
Against the spread
BET BULLS +3.5 (-110).
Chicago has rewarded bettors over the last few weeks. It is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 and 5-3 ATS over its last 8 games. It is 3-1 ATS in its last 4 home games as well. With a scorching hot offense that has scored at least 127 points in 6 of its last 7 outings, expect Chicago to be able to keep this close.
The Pacers have lost 4 straight and 7 in a row on the road. They are 0-7 ATS in those games. Indiana has been awful away from home, and one shouldn’t expect that to change Friday.
Play BULLS +3.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET OVER 247.5 (-115).
The Pacers are 15-8 O/U and have gone Over in 8 of their last 12. They have allowed at least 122 points in 3 of their last 4 games.
The Pacers rank eighth in pace while the Bulls sit atop the league in the category. Chicago is 14-9 O/U and 3-1 O/U over its last 4 games. Considering the style of play and season-long trends, back OVER 247.5 (-115).
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