The Indiana Pacers (15-14) face the Chicago Bulls (14-18) Thursday. Tip-off from the United Center is set for 8 p.m ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Pacers vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Chicago leads 1-0
The Pacers are coming off a cover as 2.5-point favorites in a 123-117 win at the Houston Rockets Tuesday as the Under (240.5) hit. Despite committing 20 turnovers — compared to Houston’s 11 — Indiana was able to still win thanks to its 3-point defense. The Rockets made just 20.8% of their shots (5 of 24), while the Pacers made 44.2% (19 of 43).
The Bulls are also coming off a cover as 2.5-point favorites Tuesday. Chicago defeated the Atlanta Hawks 118-113 at the United Center as the Under (238) cashed. The Bulls beat a Hawks team that has disappointed all season and is a league-worst 7-23 against the spread (ATS). Chicago forced 16 turnovers — it committed just 10 — and came back from a 12-point 3rd-quarter deficit.