The Chicago Bulls (1-2) face the Indiana Pacers (2-0) Monday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bulls vs. Pacers and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Pacers won last year’s series 3-1
Indiana came into this season with a lot of positive vibes with the public' betting on their Over win total, and so far that looks like a good bet. The Pacers just beat an injured Cleveland Cavaliers squad 125-113 despite trailing by double digits in the 1st quarter. Backup SF Aaron Nesmith led Indiana with 26 points off 10-of-16 shooting, including 5 of 9 from 3.
Chicago lost Sunday to the Detroit Pistons 118-102, getting out-rebounded 53-32. SG Zach ZaVine scored 51 points, but starting PF Patrick Williams and starting PG Coby White failed to get a point in their combined 49 minutes on the floor.