Pacers vs. Bulls: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 13, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 13, 2024

The Indiana Pacers (37-29) host the Chicago Bulls (31-34) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, tipping off at 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. The Pacers are 5-point favorites in the game, the third matchup between the squads this season. The over/under for the game is set at 228.5.

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Pacers vs. Bulls Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Pacers -5 228.5

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Injury Report as of March 13

Pacers: Bennedict Mathurin: Out (Shoulder), James Johnson: Out (Illness), Doug McDermott: Out (Calf), Doug McDermott: Out (Calf)

Bulls: Patrick Williams: Out (Foot), Torrey Craig: Probable (Ankle), Julian Phillips: Questionable (Foot), Zach LaVine: Out (Ankle), Lonzo Ball: Out (Knee)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Pacers (-5)
Total Pick Over (228.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Pacers vs. Bulls Stat Rankings

Pacers Avg. (Rank) Bulls Avg. (Rank)
123.1 (1st) Points Scored 111.5 (25th)
121.3 (28th) Points Allowed 113.5 (14th)
41.1 (28th) Rebounds 43.6 (15th)
9.9 (22nd) Off. Rebounds 11.1 (9th)
13.3 (10th) 3pt Made 11.7 (25th)
30.7 (1st) Assists 24.7 (24th)
12.7 (15th) Turnovers 11.7 (4th)

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Pacers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Pascal Siakam 39 22.2 6.3 4.8 0.8 0.3 1.2
Tyrese Haliburton 53 20.7 3.9 11.3 1.1 0.7 2.9
Pascal Siakam 25 20.5 7.2 4.2 0.8 0.4 1.1
Myles Turner 62 17.2 7 1.3 0.5 1.8 1.4
Aaron Nesmith 57 12.3 3.8 1.4 1 0.7 2.1

Bulls Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
DeMar DeRozan 63 23 4.2 5.3 1 0.6 1
Coby White 65 19.6 4.7 5.2 0.7 0.2 2.8
Nikola Vucevic 60 18.1 10.7 3.3 0.7 0.8 1.2
Ayo Dosunmu 63 10.8 2.8 2.9 0.9 0.5 1.5
Alex Caruso 56 9.5 3.7 2.9 1.6 1.1 1.7

Betting Trends

  • The Pacers have 35 wins in 66 games against the spread this year.
  • Indiana has an ATS record of 8-10-1 as 5-point favorites or more.
  • Out of 66 Pacers games so far this year, 33 have gone over the total.
  • In 49 games this season, Indiana and its opponent have combined to score more than 228.5 points.
  • The point total average for Pacers games this season is 244.3, 15.8 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • The Bulls’ record against the spread is 33-31-1.
  • Chicago is 12-11 as a 5-point underdog or greater.
  • Out of 65 Bulls games so far this year, 34 have gone over the total.
  • So far this season, 23 Chicago’s games have featured over 228.5 points scored.
  • Bulls games average 225.0 total points, 3.5 less than the total for this matchup.

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