3rd quarter report
There’s only a quarter left between the Pacers and the victory they were favored to get tonight. They have a bit of a lead as they currently lead the Bulls 100-76.
The Pacers came into the game having won three straight and are now just a quarter back. Will they make it four, or will the Bulls step in and ruin it? We will know soon.
Who’s playing
Chicago Bulls @ Indiana Pacers
Current records: Chicago 17-19, Indiana 19-18
How to watch
- When: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- Or: Gainbridge Fieldhouse – Indianapolis, Indiana
- TV: Chicago Sports Network
- Follow: CBS Sports app
- Online broadcast: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket cost: $7.92
What you need to know
The Bulls and Pacers have been tied 5-5 since February 2022, but not for long. The Chicago Bulls will face the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pacers are favored, but considering the odds didn’t stop the Bulls in their last game, the team may have another surprise up their sleeve.
Last Monday, the Bulls didn’t have much breathing room in their game against the Spurs, but they still came away with a 114-110 victory. The victory was all the more dramatic because Chicago trailed by 19 with 11:02 left in the third quarter.
Zach LaVine stood out from the competition offensively by recording a double-double with 35 points and ten rebounds. His night made it three straight games in which he scored at least 30 points.
Meanwhile, the Pacers entered their Monday game with two straight wins…but they came away with three. They earned a comfortable 113-99 victory over Brooklyn.
Among those leading the charge was Tyrese Haliburton, who had 23 points and eight assists. Additionally, he also posted a three-point shooting accuracy of 57.1%, which is the highest he has posted since November 2024.
Even though they won, the Pacers struggled to get the ball on offense and finished the game with only five offensive rebounds. They were smoked by their opponents in this department as the Nets struck out 20.
Chicago’s victory was their third straight at home, which improved their record to 17-19. As for Indiana, they have performed well recently as they have won four of their last five games, which significantly improved their 19-18 record this season.
Not only did both teams in Wednesday’s matchup win their last few games, but they also took care of their bettors and covered the spread. Looking ahead, the Pacers are the favorites as experts expect them to win by 5.5 points. They might be worth a quick bet since they’ve covered the spread the last three times they’ve played.
The Bulls fell short against the Pacers in the teams’ last game in December 2024, losing 132-123. Can the Bulls avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We’ll know soon enough.
Odds
Indiana is a solid 5.5-point favorite against Chicago, according to the latest NBA Odds.
Oddsmakers had a good idea of the line for this one, as the game opened with the Pacers as 5-point favorites.
The over/under is 240.5 points.
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History of the series
Indiana and Chicago both have 5 wins in their last 10 games.
- December 06, 2024 – Indiana 132 vs. Chicago 123
- March 27, 2024 – Chicago 125 vs. Indiana 99
- March 13, 2024 – Chicago 132 vs. Indiana 129
- December 28, 2023 – Indiana 120 vs. Chicago 104
- October 30, 2023 – Chicago 112 vs. Indiana 105
- March 5, 2023 – Indiana 125 vs. Chicago 122
- February 15, 2023 – Indiana 117 vs. Chicago 113
- January 24, 2023 – Indiana 116 vs. Chicago 110
- October 26, 2022 – Chicago 124 vs. Indiana 109
- February 4, 2022 – Chicago 122 vs. Indiana 115
