Bulls vs. Pacers: Betting Preview, Odds & Tips | Oct 30

Chicago Bulls (1-2 SU, 0-3 ATS) vs. Indiana Pacers (2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS)

When: Monday, October 30th, 7:00 PM (ET)

Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, IN, Indianapolis

TV: NBCS

Point Spread: Chi +3.5/Ind -3.5

Total: 227

Money Line: Chicago Bulls +132/-159

Notable Injuries

Bulls

• Zach LaVine (Probable) Lower Back
• Lonzo Ball (Out) Knee

Pacers

Recent Form

Chicago’s most recent game came against the Pistons, resulting in a 118-102 loss and bringing the Bulls’ overall record to 1-2.

The Pacers’ previous game came against the Cavaliers, in which they emerged victorious with a score of 125-113, bringing their overall record to 2-0.

The Historicals

The level of competition has been tight in the 5 most recent games between Bulls and Pacers with just 2 points per game separating the teams. Indiana has the ATS edge in this span at 3-2. Over the course of these games, they averaged 234 points per game, leading a 3-2 over-under record.

Analysis

Against Detroit, the Bulls were led by Zach LaVine, who scored 51 points while shooting 19-of-33 overall and 7-of-13 from three-point range. DeMar DeRozan also contributed with 20 points, shooting 7-of-13, and recorded four rebounds and four assists.

Defensively, the Bulls showcased their strong effort in their most recent game against the Pistons, recording 10 steals, 20 defensive rebounds, and allowing 118 points. Additionally, they were able to force 8 turnovers.

Leading the Pacers against the Cavaliers, Aaron Nesmith scored 26 points and had 9 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton scored 21 points and 8 rebounds.

On defense vs. the Cavaliers, the Indiana Pacers’ notable performance included forcing seven turnovers and blocking four shots, although they allowed 113 points.

Betting Trends

• Through their last ten road contests, the Bulls offense has averaged 109 points per game while allowing an average of 106. Chicago posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 6-4 ATS.
• In their last five home games, Indiana has averaged 119 points per game while allowing 125. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
• Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Bulls have a straight-up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
• Going back to their previous five games as the favorite, Indiana has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.

Joes Pick To Cover The Spread

Favored at 3.5 at home vs. the Bulls, I consider the Pacers to cover as one of the best bets of the day in the NBA. Even with Zach Lavine likely to play (probable), I still see Indiana cruising to an easy win over Chicago.