The Chicago Bulls (13-25) welcome the Indiana Pacers (23-15) to United Center. The Bulls will try to snap their five-game losing streak. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, January 10, 2020, and will air on NBC Sports Chicago.
Indiana Pacers vs. Chicago Bulls ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Pacers (1-point favorites) were defeated by the Miami Heat, 122-108, while the Bulls (3-point underdogs) fell to the New Orleans Pelicans, 123-108. Both games went over their projected point totals. The Indiana game finished 20.5 points over the projected point total of 209.5, while the Chicago game finished 7.5 points over the projected point total of 223.5.
Indiana held Miami to an offensive rebounding percentage of 8.8 (below their season average of 22.2) while Chicago had a better turnover percentage (10.6 vs. 12.2). Chicago’s Zach LaVine had a good outing, putting up 32 points, six assists and five rebounds. Indiana, meanwhile, received a boost from Domantas Sabonis, who contributed 27 points, 14 rebounds and six assists.
In their first matchup this year, T.J. Warren led the Pacers to a 108-95 victory. He scored a game-high 26 points. Indiana covered as a 2-point favorite and the two teams combined to score 203 points, which was under the projected point total of 217. The Pacers’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Bulls. Indiana had a rate of 21.7, while Chicago posted a mark of 13.3.
Pacers games have no tendency in regards to the projected point total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under. Indiana holds records of 23-15 straight up (SU) and 19-17-2 against the spread (ATS).
Coinciding with to Indiana, games featuring the Bulls have no tendency in regards to the total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under. Additionally, Chicago is 13-25 SU and 18-20 ATS.
Ball protection could play a key role in this meeting. Indiana commits the second-fewest miscues in the NBA (turnover percentage of 12.3 percent), while the pesky defense of Chicago forces the most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.1 percent).
Indiana Pacers vs. Chicago Bulls Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Bulls, ATS Winner – Bulls, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Bulls average 13.2 second chance points per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. The Pacers rank 21st in second chance points allowed per game (13.7).
- Indiana ranks first in steals allowed per game (6.6) while Chicago ranks 27th (8.3).
- The Bulls rank first in points off turnovers per game (21.3) while the Pacers rank 16th (16.9).
- Indiana ranks 12th in rebounds allowed per game (45.0) while Chicago ranks 27th (47.2).
- Indiana ranks fourth in fast break points allowed per game (12.1) while Chicago ranks 14th (12.7).
- The Bulls rank ninth in three pointers attempted per game (35.2) while the Pacers rank 29th (27.7).
- The Pacers average 25.8 assists per game, which ranks seventh in the league. The Bulls rank 18th in assists allowed per game (24.2).
- Chicago ranks 16th in points in the paint per game (47.3) while Indiana ranks 17th in points allowed in the paint per game (48.6).
- Indiana averages 5.1 blocks per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA. Chicago ranks 27th in blocks allowed per game (6.5).
- Chicago is 4-2 when they allow under 100 points, while Indiana is 6-1.
- When reaching 100 points, the Bulls are 13-14 and the Pacers are 23-9.
- Indiana is 9-9 ATS on the road, while Chicago is 9-11 ATS at home.
- The Pacers have 9 overs and 9 unders in 18 road games.
- The Bulls have 11 unders and 9 overs in 20 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Indiana and Chicago have both had 4 overs and 1 under.
- The Pacers are 2-3 ATS over their last five games, while the Bulls are 0-5.
- During their last five games, the Pacers have scored an average of 113.0 points per game (3.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 112.6 points per game (6.0 above their season average).
- The Bulls’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.0, up from 1.8 for the season.
