Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers Prediction 1/8/25 NBA Picks

Indiana Pacers (19-18) vs Chicago Bulls (17-19)

Game Info: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Gainbridge Fieldhouse)

Betting Odds: Indiana Pacers -5.5 -- Over/Under: 241 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Chicago Bulls invade the Gainbridge Fieldhouse to battle the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Here’s a Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers Pick.

Chicago Bulls 

The Chicago Bulls have been in pretty good shape as they've won four of their past five games and they will be gunning for a third straight win after taking down the Spurs in a thrilling 114-110 home win on Monday. Zach LaVine led the team with 35 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists, Nikola Vucevic added 24 points with 11 rebounds on 10 of 22 shooting while Coby White chipped in with 23 points, four assists, and four steals. As a team, the Bulls shot 43 percent from the field and 13 of 39 from the 3-point line as they got off to a slow start and fell behind by 19 points. The Bulls flipped a switch and dominated the fourth quarter by 32-15 to come away with an impressive comeback victory in front of their home fans. 

Indiana Pacers 

Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers have been in great form as they've reeled off nine wins from their last 13 outings and they will be aiming for a fourth straight victory after blowing past the Nets in a 113-99 road win on Monday. Tyrese Haliburton led the team with 23 points and eight assists, Bennedict Mathurin added 20 points while Pascal Siakam chipped in with 19 points in just 24 minutes of action. As a team, the Pacers shot 50 percent from the field and 12 of 31 from the 3-point line as they dominated the second quarter by 31-17 to take a 16-point lead into halftime. The Pacers poured in 35 points in the fourth quarter to earn the solid win and improve to 10-12 on the road this season. 

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

  • The Bulls have lost each of their last 13 games against Central Division opponents following a win.
  • The Pacers have won each of their last five games against teams that held a losing record.
  • The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse following a win.
  • The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last five games against teams that held a losing record.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

  • The underdogs have won five of the last six games between the Bulls and Pacers.
  • The Pacers have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
  • The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games against Central Division opponents following a win.
  • The road team has covered the spread in five of the last six games between the Bulls and Pacers.

Indiana Pacers Player Facts

  • Myles Turner ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.1) this season.
  • Bennedict Mathurin ranks 4th in the league for fast break points (151) this season.

Chicago Bulls Player Facts

  • Zach LaVine ranks 3rd in the league for fast break points (152) this season.
  • Nikola Vucevic is one of only five qualified players in the league averaging a double-double while shooting over 40% from three this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points (370) this season.
  • The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points per game (10.0) this season.
  • The Bulls rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (18.8).
  • The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (45.3).

Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers Prediction

The Bulls are still shorthanded with Torrey Craig and Ayo Dosunmu still out, while the Pacers are keeping an eye on Tyrese Haliburton who is questionable for this one. Both teams are coming into this in winning form, so we should be in for a good contest here. Be sure to check the lineups before tipoff as the availability of Haliburton will surely affect the line for this game. But as it stands, I am still eager to go with the Pacers who have been the more consistent team this season. The line is short enough, so let's stick with the Pacers to get the win and cover at home.

Peter’s Pick Indiana -5.5

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