Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 27/03/2024, 07:20  by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions

The Indiana Pacers will travel to the United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls in the NBA on Wednesday night. The hosts are 34-38 and ninth in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 41-32 and sixth in the Conference standings. 

The Indiana Pacers are currently amidst a demanding road trip, with Wednesday's game marking their fifth consecutive away match. Despite the challenging schedule, the Pacers have been performing admirably, securing victories in six of their last nine games overall, and they will aim to maintain their momentum following a commanding 133-116 road win over the Clippers on Monday. Pascal Siakam led the team with 31 points on 12 of 20 shooting, while Myles Turner contributed 24 points to the victory. Offensively, the Pacers are at the pinnacle of the NBA's scoring charts, averaging 123.3 points per game, which is 9.5 points more than the 113.8 points allowed by the Bulls. However, their defensive performance has room for improvement, as they currently rank second-last in the league for points allowed, conceding an average of 120.9 points per game. Over their last three games, they have allowed an average of 125.7 points. The Pacers are also contending with injuries, with Aaron Nesmith listed as questionable for the upcoming matchup, while Bennedict Mathurin has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.

The Chicago Bulls enter this matchup having suffered three consecutive losses and facing the looming possibility of a play-in spot. Eager to reverse their fortunes, they’ll aim to bounce back from a heartbreaking 107-105 loss to the Wizards on Monday. DeMar DeRozan led the team in scoring with 27 points, six assists, and five steals, while Coby White contributed 22 points along with five assists. Offensively, the Bulls rank 21st in the NBA with an average of 112 points per game, while their opponents, the Indiana Pacers, possess the 29th-ranked defense, allowing 120.9 points per game. Chicago tends to fare slightly better on the road, averaging 1.3 more points than at home. Defensively, they rank 15th in the league, conceding 113.8 points per game, although they allow 4.1 more points in away games. The Bulls have six players listed on the injury report, including key contributors Zach LaVine, Patrick Williams, and Lonzo Ball, who are out for the season. Depth concerns may persist for the Bulls in this matchup.