Indiana Pacers vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 12/6/24

At 8:00 ET, the Pacers (-159) will take on the Bulls (+135) in a Central Division matchup. Indiana is currently on a four-game losing streak and is 10th in the Eastern Conference. Chicago has won two straight and is 8th in the East.

The over/under line for this game is 247.5 points. The Pacers are favored by 3.5 points and the game will be played at the United Center in Chicago. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 ET and the game can be seen on CHSN.

INDIANA PACERS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Indiana Pacers -3.5

This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, December 6th.

WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-100 in favor of the Pacers.
• Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.
• From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 12 threes.

Is a Road Win Possible for the Pacers?

Indiana dropped to 9-14 after a 99-90 road loss to the Nets on Wednesday. The Pacers, who were -3 point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 189 points was well below the O/U line of 225.

After falling behind early, Indiana made a push in the 3rd quarter, outscoring Brooklyn 35-24. However, the Nets went on a 10-0 run in the 4th, stretching the score from 82-80 to 92-80, and the Pacers couldn’t recover.

In their 99-90 loss to the Nets, the Pacers struggled offensively, shooting just 42.7% from the field and hitting only 8 threes at a 24.2% clip. Tyrese Haliburton led the way with 17 points, adding 9 of those in the 3rd quarter and another 6 in the 4th.

T.J. McConnell also contributed 10 of his 14 points in the 3rd, while Pascal Siakam and Haliburton each added 6 points in the final period. Siakam finished with 14 points, matching McConnell’s output.

Defensively, the Pacers put together a solid effort, holding the Nets to 99 points on 43% shooting. They were consistent throughout, allowing 24 points in three quarters and 27 in the 2nd.

Indiana limited Brooklyn’s three-point shooting, giving up just 12 threes on 33% shooting. The Pacers also sent the Nets to the line 23 times, where they made 17 free throws. Indiana finished with 34 defensive rebounds, allowing 7 offensive boards, while adding 6 steals and 10 blocks.

Does Chicago Stand a Chance at Home?

The Bulls improved to 10-13 on the season with a 139-124 win over the Spurs on Thursday. Chicago, who entered the game as +2 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points of 263.5 exceeded the O/U line of 235.5 by 27.5 points.

Chicago jumped out to a 36-22 lead after the 1st quarter and held off a Spurs rally that saw them go on a 10-0 run. The Bulls responded by outscoring San Antonio 31-27 in the 4th quarter to seal the win.

The Bulls’ offense was firing on all cylinders in their 139-124 win over the Spurs, shooting 57.8% from the field and hitting 17 threes at a 45.9% clip. Nikola Vucevic led the way with 39 points, 13 of which came in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.

Ayo Dosunmu added a triple-double with 27 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds, scoring 11 points in the 1st and 4th quarters. Talen Horton-Tucker contributed 13 points, while Dalen Terry and Zach LaVine chipped in with 12 and 11 points, respectively.

Defensively, the Bulls had a strong 1st quarter, allowing just 22 points, but they struggled in the 2nd and 3rd, giving up 35 and 40 points, respectively. They tightened up in the 4th, allowing 27 points to secure the win. Overall, they gave up 124 points on 46% shooting from the field.

Chicago did a good job defending the three, holding the Spurs to 28% shooting and just 8 made threes. The Bulls also recorded 6 steals and 5 blocks in the game.