| MATCHUP | Indiana Pacers | Chicago Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-18 | 9-12 |
| Spread | +4.5 -105 | -4.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +170 | -205 |
| Total | Over 237.5 (-115) | Under 237.5 (-105) |
| Where | United Center, Chicago, IL | |
| When | Friday, December 5, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | CHSN | |
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers lost to the Cavs and Nuggets, and they play the Kings next. The Pacers have lost 18 of their last 22 games.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 110.2 points on 42.6 percent shooting and allowing 119.4 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 24.1 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Bennedict Mathurin is averaging 21.1 points and 5.5 rebounds. Andrew Nembhard is the third double-digit scorer, and Aaron Nesmith is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 31.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 32.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.8 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Nets and Magic, and they play the Warriors next. The Bulls have lost 11 of their last 14 games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 120 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 123.1 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Coby White is averaging 24.2 points and 3 rebounds, while Josh Giddey is averaging 20.5 points and 9.3 assists. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Pacers have lost each of their last 10 road games following a loss.
- The Bulls have won each of their last four home games against Central Division opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last four home games against Central Division opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 11 road games against teams that held a losing record.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last four games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The underdogs have won four of the Bulls’ last five games.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs against the Bulls.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last four night games between the Pacers and Bulls have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Pacers’ last seven night games at United Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Matas Buzelis ranks T13th amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.4) this season.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- T.J. McConnell leads all Pacers players for assists per 36 minutes (9.4) this season.
- Isaiah Jackson leads all Pacers players for rebounds per 36 minutes (10.7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 29th for second chance points (278) this season.
- The Bulls rank 2nd in the league for pace this season (103.3).
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for three-point percentage this season (32.3%).
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (22.7).
Indiana Pacers vs Chicago Bulls Injury Report
The Bulls will be without Zach Collins, Noa Essengue, Jalen Smith, Isaac Okoro, and Dalen Terry. Julian Phillips is questionable.
The Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton, Obi Toppin, Kam Jones, Aaron Nesmith, and Quenton Jackson. Johnny Furphy is questionable.
Indiana Pacers vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Bulls should be favored at home for obvious reasons, but they’re 3-7 SU and 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games. The Bulls just lost to the Nets as massive favorites, and they’ve outright lost their last 4 games as a favorite. The Pacers beat the Bulls last week, and they’ve won 4 of the last 5 games against them overall. I’m just not getting involved with the Bulls right now, as they’re as cold as they were hot earlier in the season. It’s Pacers and the buckets or pass.