It will be a battle between Central Division opponents when the Chicago Bulls (2-6) welcome the Indiana Pacers (5-3) to the United Center. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, November 2, 2018, and will air on NBC Sports Chicago.
Indiana opened as a 7-point favorite, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 215 points.
Indiana Pacers at Chicago Bulls Free Prediction
The Pacers come into this matchup after defeating the New York Knicks, 107-101, resulting in a push. The total points for the game (208) came in just under the O/U total of 208.5. The Pacers had a solid offensive rebounding percentage of 27.8 (above their season average of 21.1) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.578 (above their season average of 0.557). With 30 points on 12-for-12 shooting, Domantas Sabonis was Indiana’s high scorer.
In the Bulls’ last game, they lost a tough one against the Denver Nuggets, 108-107, but did cover as 8-point underdogs. The game’s total points (215) came in under the O/U total of 221. Denver’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Nuggets had 17 offensive rebounds and 56 total rebounds, while the Bulls had 10 and 43, respectively. Chicago’s Wendell Carter Jr. contributed 25 points, eight rebounds and five assists in the game.
The Pacers won three out of four matchups against the Bulls last season. In the most recent game, Indiana won 125-86. The Pacers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.6 vs. 18.8) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.645 vs. 0.438).
Indiana holds records of 5-3 straight up (SU) and 4-3-1 against the spread (ATS). Games including the Pacers have no tendency in regards to the total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under.
Meanwhile, Chicago is 2-6 SU and 4-4 ATS. Bulls games also have no tendency in regards to the O/U total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under.
Conflicting tempos will be on display in this showdown. Since the 2017-18 season, Chicago has preferred a fast-breaking style of play (sixth in possessions per game), while Indiana has been more methodical (28th in possessions per game).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Chicago is 9-6 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Indiana is 31-5.
The Bulls are 25-32 when they reach the century mark, while the Pacers are 45-19.
Indiana ranks second in points off turnovers per game (18.6) while Chicago ranks 28th (14.8).
The Pacers rank seventh in rebounds allowed per game (42.6) while the Bulls rank 28th (45.9).
Chicago ranks seventh in three pointers attempted per game (31.0) while Indiana ranks 26th (24.5).
The Pacers rank 11th in assists allowed per game (22.6) while the Bulls rank 29th (25.9).
Indiana ranks second in steals per game (8.7) while Chicago ranks 19th (7.5).
The Pacers rank 11th in points in the paint per game (45.4) while the Bulls rank 26th (42.1).
Indiana ranks 18th in second chance points per game (12.1) while Chicago ranks 27th (11.1).
The Pacers rank fifth in fast break points per game (15.0) while the Bulls rank 14th (11.8).
Indiana ranks 20th in blocks allowed per game (5.1) while Chicago ranks 25th (5.3).
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