The Bulls will play the Pacers on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Chicago Bulls and the Indiana Pacers will tip-off on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2024-25 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Chicago Bulls come to this game with a 88.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Indiana Pacers, is currently 91.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Chicago Bulls - The Chicago Bulls currently have a 10-8 away team record. They now rank 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Indiana Pacers - The Indiana Pacers come to the floor sporting a 9-6 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 8th in the league for home team wins in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Chicago Bulls currently rank 5th (117.8) for average points scored per game. The Indiana Pacers stand 10th, averaging 115.2 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 121.0 points against the Chicago Bulls, ranking them 2nd in the league. Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers currently rank 9th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 116.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Chicago Bulls currently have a 3-5 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the Indiana Pacers, come to the game with a 2-3 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Chicago Bulls have a 17-19 overall record, while the Indiana Pacers have a 19-18 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The Chicago Bulls be facing off against...the Indiana Pacers in a fierce battle on Wednesday night. The Pacers' venue be brimming with excitement for this showdown...
The Bulls stand at 17-19 overall, while the Pacers be 19-18...Chicago holds a 3-5 division record, while Indiana be 2-3...The Bulls average 117.8 points per game, with the Pacers at 115.2...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats before placing yer bets...Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals...We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below...Ye better be ready for a clash of titans on the court...Raise the Jolly Roger and prepare for a showdown of epic proportions!
Best Bulls at Pacers Odds
| Underdog Chicago Bulls | Favorite Indiana Pacers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Chicago Bulls | Favorite Indiana Pacers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Indiana Pacers are -5.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Bulls are +5.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 242.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 242.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Indiana Pacers are the -225 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Bulls are the +180 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Bulls
Pacers
1/08/25 7:10pm EST | +5.5 -110-5.5 -110 |
Underdog Chicago Bulls - Chicago Bulls bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +5.5 Chicago Bulls underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite Indiana Pacers - Indiana Pacers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -5.5 Indiana Pacers favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers Prop Bets
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Bulls
Pacers
Game to Overtime
1/08/25 7:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Bulls
Team Total Points
CHI at IND 1/08/25 7:10pm EST | 118.5 o -115118.5 u -110Bet |
Pacers
Team Total Points
CHI at IND 1/08/25 7:10pm EST | 123.5 o -120123.5 u -105Bet |
Andrew Nembhard
Points Scored
CHI at IND 1/08/25 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12512.5 u -110Bet |
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Bennedict Mathurin
Points Scored
CHI at IND 1/08/25 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -120Bet |
Coby White
Points Scored
CHI at IND 1/08/25 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -12019.5 u -110Bet |
Jalen Smith
Points Scored
CHI at IND 1/08/25 7:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1557.5 u +115Bet |
Josh Giddey
Points Scored
CHI at IND 1/08/25 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
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Lonzo Ball
Points Scored
CHI at IND 1/08/25 7:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1256.5 u -105Bet |
Myles Turner
Points Scored
CHI at IND 1/08/25 7:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11515.5 u -115Bet |
Nikola Vucevic
Points Scored
CHI at IND 1/08/25 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -130Bet |
Obi Toppin
Points Scored
CHI at IND 1/08/25 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -125Bet |
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Pascal Siakam
Points Scored
CHI at IND 1/08/25 7:10pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -125Bet |
Patrick Williams
Points Scored
CHI at IND 1/08/25 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -135Bet |
Tyrese Haliburton
Points Scored
CHI at IND 1/08/25 7:10pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -130Bet |
Zach LaVine
Points Scored
CHI at IND 1/08/25 7:10pm EST | 25.5 o +10525.5 u -140Bet |
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Andrew Nembhard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at IND 1/08/25 7:10pm EST | 22.5 o -11522.5 u -115Bet |
Bennedict Mathurin
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at IND 1/08/25 7:10pm EST | 25.5 o -12025.5 u -110Bet |
Coby White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at IND 1/08/25 7:10pm EST | 27.5 o -11027.5 u -120Bet |
Myles Turner
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at IND 1/08/25 7:10pm EST | 25.5 o -11025.5 u -120Bet |
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Nikola Vucevic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at IND 1/08/25 7:10pm EST | 34.5 o -10534.5 u -125Bet |
Obi Toppin
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at IND 1/08/25 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -120Bet |
Pascal Siakam
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at IND 1/08/25 7:10pm EST | 32.5 o -12032.5 u -115Bet |
Tyrese Haliburton
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at IND 1/08/25 7:10pm EST | 34.5 o -12034.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Indiana Pacers | 24 | 19 | 0.558 | +12.5 | 12-7 | 12-12 | 5-4 | 15-15 | 115.2 | 114.6 | +0.6 | W2 | 8-2 |
| Chicago Bulls | 19 | 25 | 0.432 | +18.0 | 8-15 | 11-10 | 3-6 | 15-15 | 117.1 | 120.0 | -2.9 | W1 | 4-6 |
Chicago Bulls & Indiana Pacers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Chicago Bulls Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Bulls | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pacers | +10000 Bet |
Chicago Bulls & Indiana Pacers Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 at 7:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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