Mar 29, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA;  Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) celebrates with forward Pascal Siakam (43) a made shot in the second half against the Miami Heat at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Indiana Pacers vs Chicago Bulls Prediction 4/1/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

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MATCHUP Indiana Pacers Chicago Bulls
Team Records 17-58 29-46
Spread +4.5 -108 -4.5 -112
Moneyline +160 -192
Total Over 247.5 (-105) Under 247.5 (-115)
Where United Center, Chicago, IL
When Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Time 08:00 PM EDT
TV CHSN

The Indiana Pacers and the Chicago Bulls duke it out at the United Center on Wednesday night. Here’s an Indiana Pacers vs. Chicago Bulls Prediction. This article will include an Indiana Pacers vs. Chicago Bulls Pick.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview 

The Indiana Pacers have been in terrible shape as they’ve lost 18 of their last 20 games overall but they are coming into this one fresh off an impressive victory after smashing the Heat by 135-118 on Sunday. Pascal Siakam led the team with 30 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. Micah Potter added 21 points on seven of nine shooting off the bench while TJ McConnell and Andrew Nembhard each scored 15 points.

As a team, the Pacers shot 58 percent from the field and 18 of 39 from the 3-point line as they got off to a quick start with 79 points in the first half to take the early lead, but they couldn’t get any separation until they dominated the fourth quarter by 27-11 to make it look easy in the end. It was a real balanced scoring effort as the Pacers had five players score at least 15 points in this one. 

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls have been in a slump as they’ve lost eight of their last 10 games overall and they will be hoping to snap a four-game slide after getting trampled by the Spurs in a 129-114 road defeat on Monday. Tre Jones led the team with 23 points on nine of 13 shooting; Leonard Miller added 21 points with six rebounds and four assists, while Collin Sexton chipped in with 20 points.

As a team, the Bulls shot 46 percent from the field and 13 of 44 from the 3-point line as they struggled to contain the Spurs from the start and fell behind by 17 points at halftime and things only got worse in the second half, where they trailed by as many as 29 points before they finished with a flurry in garbage time.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

  • The Pacers have lost each of their last nine night games against teams that held a losing record.
  • The home team has won five of the last six games between the Pacers and Bulls.
  • The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games against teams that held a losing record.
  • The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last four home games following a loss.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

  • The Bulls have lost each of their last seven games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
  • The underdogs have won each of the last four games between the Pacers and Bulls.
  • The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
  • The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the Pacers’ last seven games as road underdogs following a home win has gone UNDER the total points line.
  • Each of the last six night games between the Pacers and Bulls has gone UNDER the total points line.

Chicago Bulls Player Facts

  • Tre Jones ranks 2nd amongst qualified Guards for FG% (54.8%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Bulls rank 29th in the league for Q3 opponent points per game this season (31.9).
  • The Bulls rank 29th in the league for H2 opponent points per game this season (60.8).
  • The Pacers rank 30th in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (33.3%).
  • The Pacers rank 2nd in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (33.6).

Indiana Pacers vs Chicago Bulls Prediction

The Pacers have ruled out Andrew Nembhard, TJ McConnell, Aaron Nesmith, Jarace Walker and Ivica Zubac, while the Bulls have ruled out Anfernee Simons, Jalen Smith and Zach Collins, with Nick Richards listed as questionable.

You couldn’t back either side with any confidence at the moment, but the Pacers looked great in their big win over the Heat on Sunday and they’ve already beaten the Bulls three times this season. Be sure to check the lineups before tipoff, as both teams are dealing with plenty of injuries, but at this stage, I think the Pacers are a value bet as the underdogs in this matchup.

Peter Tran's Pick: Indiana +4.5