Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/28

The Chicago Bulls travel to Gainbridge Fieldhouse to take on the Indiana Pacers. The Bulls hold a record of 23-23 in the middle of the NBA regular season. Under head coach Billy Donovan, they sit 9th in the Eastern Conference.

The Pacers, with head coach Rick Carlisle, have faced challenges this season. They have a record of 11-36 and rank 15th in the Eastern Conference. Fans can catch the game on FDSI at 7:00 PM on January 28, 2026.

Bulls vs Pacers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Chicago Bulls vs. Indiana Pacers
  • Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
  • Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Bulls Spread -2.0 (-111), Pacers Spread +2.0 (-111), Bulls MoneyLine -128, Pacers MoneyLine +108, Over/Under 236.5

Chicago Bulls Team Preview

The Chicago Bulls have been putting up strong offensive numbers this season. They score an average of 117.9 points per game, which ranks them 7th in the league. They also show good accuracy with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and an effective field goal percentage of 55.8%, placing them among the top 10 teams.

The team’s top players have contributed to their success. Coby White leads with 19.0 points per game, while Josh Giddey adds 18.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 8.8 assists. Nikola Vučević is a key player too, averaging 16.8 points and 9.1 rebounds per game.

In recent games, the Bulls have had mixed results. They won against the Celtics and Timberwolves but lost to the Lakers. In the game against the Lakers, Coby White scored 23 points, and Vučević added 18 points and 11 rebounds.

Indiana Pacers Team Preview

The Indiana Pacers have had a challenging run in recent games. They lost to the Atlanta Hawks 132-116, despite Pascal Siakam scoring 26 points. Earlier, they beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-114, with Andrew Nembhard leading with 27 points.

On the season, the Pacers are struggling offensively. They score 110.2 points per game, ranking 29th in the league. Their field goal percentage is 44.3%, also placing them near the bottom at 29th.

Pascal Siakam is a key player for the Pacers. He averages 23.8 points and 7 rebounds per game. Andrew Nembhard contributes with 17.4 points and 7.4 assists each game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Bulls are favored by 2 points against the Pacers. The Bulls score 117.9 points per game, while the Pacers score 110.2 points per game. With their higher scoring average and better shooting percentages, the Bulls are likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Bulls 119, Pacers 115.

The total for the game is set at 236.5 points. The Bulls allow 119.9 points per game, and the Pacers allow 118.5 points per game. Both teams have defenses that give up a lot of points. This suggests the game will go over the total. The projected total is 234 points.