Indiana Pacers vs Chicago Bulls Betting Picks & Predictions
The Indiana Pacers and Chicago Bulls will face off in a division rivalry matchup on Friday night at 8:00 p.m. EST at United Center. This is the first meeting between the
Game outlook
The Indiana Pacers and Chicago Bulls will face off in a division rivalry matchup on Friday night at 8:00 p.m. EST at United Center. This is the first meeting between the teams this season, with Chicago winning three out of four games last year. The Pacers are favored to win by 3 points, with the line remaining steady. It will be interesting to see if Indiana can seek revenge against Chicago this weekend.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Pacers -148 | Bulls +128
Spread: Pacers -3 (-110) | Bulls +3 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 247 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Indiana will win straight-up is 60%.
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers have been struggling lately, especially on the defensive end, where they are ranked 25th in defensive rating and 26th in points allowed. They are also near the bottom in other defensive categories such as field goal percentage allowed and free throw attempts allowed. On offense, they are ranked 21st in offensive rating and have seen a decrease in scoring on the road. Despite some strengths in shooting efficiency and free throw percentage, the Pacers need to improve in areas like offensive rebounding and three-point attempts. Their current record is 9-14 with several key players dealing with injuries. With a power ranking of 25, the Pacers will need to step up in order to turn their season around.