The Indiana Pacers (4-18) visit the Chicago Bulls (9-12) Friday with tip-off from United Center in Chicago. Illinois, at 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Pacers vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Pacers lead 1-0
The Pacers are 3-13 in their last 16 games and, after beating the Bulls 103-101 on Nov. 29 as 2.5-point home underdogs with the Under (240) cashing, they have lost 2 games in a row. They are coming off a 135-120 home loss to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday as 8-point underdogs with the Over (237.5) cashed.
The Bulls have lost their last 5 games and are banged-up. They are coming off a 113-103 home loss on Wednesday to the Brooklyn Nets as 8-point favorites with the Under (231) cashing. Seven players were out that game with injuries.
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Pacers at Bulls odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:41 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pacers +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Bulls -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +4.5 (-110) | Bulls -4.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 237.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Pacers at Bulls key injuries
Pacers
- C Quenton Jackson (hamstring) out
- G Kam Jones (back) out
- F Aaron Nesmith (knee) out
- G Ben Sheppard (calf) out
- F Obi Toppen (foot) out
Bulls
- F Zach Collins (wrist) questionable
- G Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) questionable
- G Kevin Huerter (adductor) out
- G Tre Jones (ankle) doubtful
- G Isaac Okoro (lumbar) doubtful
- C Jalen Smith (hamstring) doubtful
- G Dalen Terry (calf) probable
- G Coby White (calf) questionable
- F Patrick Williams (wrist) probable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Pacers at Bulls picks and predictions
Prediction
Bulls 124, Pacers 120
Moneyline
The Pacers are winless (0-10) on the road this season. The Bulls are 6-3 at home, but have lost 2 of their last 3 there.
After 3 straight games allowing 101 points or fewer, the Pacers have allowed 135 in each of their last 2 contests.
Expect the Bulls to snap their losing streak, but you get better value with the spread.
PASS.
Against the spread
The Pacers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games and 3-2 ATS in their last 5 losses. Twelve of their last 13 losses have been by at least 5 points, and their last 2 have been by at least 15.
The Bulls, though, are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games. They have not had a win by at least 5 points since Oct. 31.
BET PACERS +4.5 (-110).
Over/Under
Their first meeting last month had a total of 204 points. But 8 of the Bulls' last 10 games have had totals of 239 or higher, and 8 of the Pacers' last 12 have also hit 239 or higher.
BET OVER 237.5 (-115).
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