Bulls vs Pacers Picks and Prediction – 1/9/2025

The Wednesday NBA schedule will tip off with a matchup between the Chicago Bulls and the Indiana Pacers from Gainbridge Fieldhouse. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Bulls (17-19) are two games above .500 on the road and are currently a game back of seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Monday, Chicago stormed back from a 19-point deficit to earn a 114-110 home victory versus San Antonio. 

Chicago G Zach LaVine poured in a game-high 35 points (13-25 FG) to go along with ten rebounds and eight assists. Veteran C Nikola Vucevic contributed 24 points (10-22 FG) and 11 rebounds. Coby White added 23 points and four assists for the Bulls, who won despite shooting 43 percent from the field. 

The Indiana Pacers have won three straight games and trail Milwaukee by a half-game for fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pacers (19-18) rank eighth in the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging 115.2 points per contest. On Monday, Indiana outscored Brooklyn by 14 points during the second quarter and cruised to a 113-99 road victory.

All-Star G Tyrese Haliburton led all scorers with 23 points on 5-for-12 shooting and dished out eight assists. Bennedict Mathurin scored 20 points and finished with a team-high plus 16 rating. Pascal Siakam added 19 points and six boards for the Pacers, who converted 21 of 23 free-throw attempts. 

Indiana G Tyrese Haliburton is dealing with an ankle injury and is listed as questionable for this contest. These two squads rank in the bottom third of the league in defensive efficiency and the Bulls play at the third fastest tempo. Take the over. Final Score Prediction, Indiana Pacers win 127-122.