Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers Prediction 1/28/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Chicago Bulls travel to 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 Betting Preview 

The Chicago Bulls have been in fine form as they’ve won five of their last seven games overall. They will be looking to bounce back in this one after having their four-game win streak halted by the Lakers in a 129-118 loss on Monday. Coby White led the team with 23 points and six assists on eight of 13 shooting, Ayo Dosunmu added 20 points off the bench, Josh Giddey tallied 19 points with seven assists while Nikola Vucevic chipped in with 18 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.

As a team, the Bulls shot 52 percent from the field and 18 of 49 from the 3-point line, but they had no answers to slow down the Lakers. They scored 104 points through the first three quarters to put the Bulls behind by as many as 20 points.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers have been struggling as they’ve lost five of their last seven games overall and they will be hoping for a better effort after getting thrashed by the Hawks in an ugly 132-116 road defeat on Monday. Pascal Siakam led the team with 26 points, nine rebounds and four assists, Aaron Nesmith added 18 points while TJ McConnell and Bennedict Mathurin each scored 16 points.

As a team, the Pacers shot 46 percent from the field and 10 of 35 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 38 points in the first quarter to take the early lead. They looked to be in full control when they led by 15 points midway through the third quarter. However, the Pacers went ice-cold and allowed the Pacers to close the third quarter on a 25-7 run and steal all the momentum. 

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

• The Bulls have lost eight of their last nine games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
• The Pacers have won each of their last five games as underdogs against the Bulls.
• The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Pacers teams that held a losing record.
• The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs against the Bulls.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

• The Pacers have lost each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Bulls have won four of their last five games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Bulls have covered the spread in four of their last five games.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of the Pacers’ last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of the Bulls’ last four road games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Indiana Pacers Player Facts

• T.J. McConnell ranks 4th amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (10.1) this season.
• Bennedict Mathurin ranks 9th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (87.1%) this season.

Chicago Bulls Player Facts

• Nikola Vucevic ranks 12th amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (9.1) this season.
• Coby White is one of only 13 players in the league to have made 6+ threes in consecutive games this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Pacers rank 30th in the league for Q2 points per game this season (27.1).
• The Pacers rank 30th in the league for true shooting percentage this season (55.0%).
• The Bulls rank 29th in the league for H2 opponent points per game this season (60.0).
• The Bulls rank 3rd in the league for assists per game this season (29.9).

Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers Prediction

The Bulls are still missing Zach Collins, Tre Jones and Emanuel Miller, while the Pacers are missing Tyrese Haliburton with Jarace Walker listed as questionable. The Bulls were on a roll before they got stopped in their tracks by the Lakers in a tough loss on Monday, but they are relatively healthy and open as favorites against the Pacers.

They laid an egg against the Hawks after the highs of taking down the Thunder in the previous game. You can make an argument for either side in what should be a close one, but I’ve been more impressed with the Bulls, who are making a bit of a resurgence.

Peter Tran's Pick: Chicago -1.5