Arena and City where Pacers vs. Bulls will be playing
On January 24th, 2023, the Pacers will take on the Bulls in an NBA game in Indianapolis, IN at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and be sure to check out the picks and predictions to win with your bets.
Introduction to the Pacers vs. Bulls betting tip and prediction
This Eastern Conference clash will be played on January 24th, 2023, at 18:00. The Pacers enters as 2 point underdogs in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Pacers were 5.5 point underdogs but lost the game to Bulls, 122-115. The over/under for the upcoming game is 234 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 235.5 points, and the over was victorious.
We all know how important the 3-point shot is to the game of basketball in the 2022-2023 season, so let us take a look at home these teams fare from long distances. The Pacers are making 36.3 percent of their 3-pointers this season. The Bulls are converting on 37.1 percent of their 3-pointers. Pacers are attempting 43 percent of its shots from behind the 3-point line. Bulls are taking 33 percent of their field goal attempts from a 3-point distance.
Indiana Pacers
How are the Pacers playing this season?
The Pacers comes into this game with a 23-25 record, and they are currently 9th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pacers are 2-8 in their last 10 games.
Did the Pacers win their most recent game?
No, Pacers fell to the Suns, 112-107. Josh Okogie scored 24 points in the loss.
Best scorer for the Pacers
The leading scorer for the Pacers this season is Tyrese Haliburton, who is averaging 20.2 points per game.
Other Team Leaders for the Pacers
Coming into the January 24th, 2023 contest, Myles Turner leads the Pacers with 7.8 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 46 points in DraftKings and 45.9 fantasy points in FanDuel. Tyrese Haliburton has a team-high 10.2 assists per game The steals leader for the Pacers is Tyrese Haliburton (1.8 steals per game) In terms of swatting shots, Myles Turner is leading the way for the Pacers with 2.4 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 46 DraftKings fantasy points and 45.9 FanDuel fantasy points per game.
Pacers Team Analysis
The Pacers’ point differential this season is -1.8 points per game, which ranks 25th in the NBA. They are averaging 115 points per game while allowing 116.8 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Pacers are making 14 shots per game, which ranks 6th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Pacers are making 19.1 per game, which ranks 12th in the NBA.
Projected Pacers Starting Lineup and Injuries
The Pacers plan on having these starting five for the game: Myles Turner, Aaron Nesmith, Buddy Hield, Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell. In their last meeting against the Bulls, the Pacers’ starting lineup consisted of Goga Bitadze, Torrey Craig, Justin Holiday, Chris Duarte and Caris LeVert. For the upcoming matchup, the Pacers has the following injuries: Kendall Brown is out (leg), Tyrese Haliburton is out (knee) Andrew Nembhard is questionable (illness) and Daniel Theis is out (knee).
Chicago Bulls
How are the Bulls playing this season?
The Bulls head this game with a 22-24 record, and they are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Bulls are 6-4 in their last 10 games.
Did the Bulls win their most recent game?
Yes, Bulls defeated the Hawks, 111-100. Trae Young scored 21 points in the victory.
Best scorer for the Bulls
The leading scorer for the Bulls this season is DeMar DeRozan, who is averaging 26.1 points per game. DeMar DeRozan also leads the team in minutes played per game with 36.16. He scored 31 points on 11-for-26 shooting in his previous regular season meeting against the Pacers.
Other Team Leaders for the Bulls
Nikola Vucevic is leading the way with 11.2 rebounds per game. DeMar DeRozan is dishing out a team-high 4.9 assists per game. In terms of steals, the Bulls’ leader is Alex Caruso with 1.7 steals per game. The blocks’ leader for the Bulls is Patrick Williams, who is sending back 0.9 shots per game.
Bulls Team Analysis
The Bulls’ point differential this season is 0 points per game, which ranks 18th in the NBA. They are averaging 114.7 points per game while allowing 114.7 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Bulls are making 10.8 shots per game, which ranks 28th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Bulls are making 18.3 per game, which ranks 17th in the NBA.
Projected Bulls’ Starting Lineup and Injuries
The Bulls are starting these five players for the game: Nikola Vucevic, Patrick Williams, DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine and Ayo Dosunmu. In their last meeting against the Pacers, the Bulls’ starting five were Nikola Vucevic, Javonte Green, DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine and Ayo Dosunmu. For the upcoming matchup, Bulls has the following injuries: Lonzo Ball is out (knee), Goran Dragić is out (illness), and Javonte Green is out (knee).
Bet suggestions for this game
Spread betting suggestion
With the Pacers coming into this game as 2 point underdogs the suggestion is to bet at the Bulls.
Money Line betting suggestion
Pacers are a 2 money line underdog for the game against the Bulls, and the suggestion is to pick the Bulls.
Over/Under betting suggestion
The over/under for the Pacers and Bulls is 234 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.
Will there be Overtime?
The Pacers and Bulls have combined for an impressive 6 overtime games this season, and therefore, there is value in betting if there will be overtime for this contest.
Pacers vs Bulls betting tip: FAQs
The game will be played on January 24th, 2023.
The contest will take place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.
The Pacers have a 23-25 record thus far this season, they are the 9th seed in the Eastern Conference standings. Meanwhile, the Bulls are 22-24, they own the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference.
The last time that the Pacers and Bulls played, the Bulls won, 122-115.
Pacers are underdogs by 2 points for the January 24th, 2023 game. In the previous meeting, the Pacers were a 5.5 point underdog. They lost the game against Bulls, 122-115.
The over/under is 234 points for the January 24th, 2023 game. The last time the Pacers and Bulls faced each other, the over/under was 235.5. Bettors who took the over won. The teams combined for 237 points.
The matchup on January 24th, 2023, is the second game between the Pacers and Bulls this season. The next contest between these two teams will be on February 16, 2023 at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
