Bulls vs. Pacers Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 28

The Chicago Bulls (23-23) travel in Central Division action against the Indiana Pacers (11-36) on January 28, 2026. It's the third matchup between these teams this season. Wednesday's matchup between the Bulls and the Pacers features the Bulls as slim 2-point favorites. The over/under is 235.5 points for the game.

Here's everything you need to know to know about the Bulls-Pacers game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Bulls vs. Pacers Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana
• TV: FDSIN and CHSN
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Bulls vs. Pacers Prediction

ATS Pick: Bulls (- 2)
O/U Pick: Under (235.5)
Score Prediction: Bulls 118 - Pacers 115

Bulls vs. Pacers Betting Insights

• This season, the Bulls games have finished over 235.5 points scored, their current matchup's total, 26 (out of 46) times.
• This season, 18 of the Pacers' 47 games have had a combined total of more than 235.5 points scored.
• The two teams average a combined 7.4 fewer points per game, 228.1, than this game's total of 235.5 points.
• The Bulls and the Pacers have seen their opponents average a combined 2.9 more points per game than the point total of 235.5 set for this outing.
• Chicago has been victorious in 10, or 47.6%, of the 21 contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season.
• Indiana has been an underdog in 40 games this season and has come away with the win eight times (20%) in those contests.
• Indiana holds a 2-0 record in the last two head-to-head meetings with Chicago.
• The Pacers also have a 2-0 advantage against the spread when taking on the Bulls.

Bulls Recent Trends

• The Bulls are 6-4 against the spread and 6-4 overall in their past 10 games.
• Chicago and its opponents have combined to score an average of 230.6 points over its last 10 games, 4.9 less than the 235.5 over/under in this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Bulls are 23-22-1 this year.
• Chicago has an ATS record of 6-12 in its 18 games as a favorite of 2 points or more so far this season.
• The Bulls have eclipsed the over/under in 46.8% of their opportunities this year (22 times in 47 games with a set point total).
• The Bulls put up just 0.6 fewer points per game (117.9) than the Pacers allow (118.5).
• Chicago is 17-5 against the spread and 18-4 overall when scoring more than 118.5 points.
• This season, the Bulls have a 47.7% shooting percentage from the field, which is 0.6% lower than the 48.3% of shots the Pacers' opponents have made.
• The Bulls have done a better job covering the spread in home games (13-11-1) than they have in road tilts (10-11-0).
• When it comes to point totals, Chicago hits the over less consistently in home games, as it has exceeded the total 11 times in 25 opportunities this season (44%). On the road, it has hit the over 11 times in 21 opportunities (52.4%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Bulls have won a higher percentage of their home games (.571) compared to away games (.286).

Bulls Recent Stats

Bulls Leaders

• Nikola Vucevic averages 16.8 points, 9.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.6 blocks.
• Josh Giddey averages 18.8 points, 8.8 assists and 8.7 rebounds per contest.
• Matas Buzelis posts 14.8 points, 5.2 boards and 2.0 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.7 steals and 1.4 blocks.
• Ayo Dosunmu averages 14.5 points, 3.4 assists and 2.7 rebounds.
• Kevin Huerter averages 11.0 points, 2.5 assists and 3.6 boards.

Bulls Player Props

Pacers Recent Trends

• The Pacers have a 5-5 record against the spread while finishing 5-5 overall over their past 10 games.
• Indiana's average total over the last 10 games is 5.8 points fewer than the 235.5 total given for this matchup.
• The Pacers have played 47 games, with 23 wins against the spread.
• Indiana has an against the spread record of 19-19 in its 38 games as an underdog of 2 points or more this year.
• The Pacers have hit the over 38.3% of the time this year (18 of 47 games with a set point total).
• The Pacers' 110.2 points per game are 9.7 fewer points than the 119.9 the Bulls allow.
• When it scores more than 119.9 points, Indiana is 5-4 against the spread and 4-5 overall.
• The Pacers are shooting 44.3% from the field, 3.1% lower than the 47.4% the Bulls' opponents have shot this season.
• In 2025-26 against the spread, the Pacers have a better winning percentage at home (.583, 14-10-0 record) than on the road (.391, 9-14-0).
• Indiana's games have finished above the over/under more often at home (10 times out of 24) than on the road (eight of 23) this year.
• When moneyline favorites, the Pacers have won a higher percentage of games at home (3-3) than away (0-1).

Pacers Recent Stats

Pacers Leaders

• Pascal Siakam is putting up 23.8 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists per contest. He's also sinking 48.0% of his shots from the floor and 37.8% from beyond the arc, with 1.9 triples per contest.
• Andrew Nembhard is putting up 17.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 7.4 assists per contest. He's making 44.8% of his shots from the field and 36.0% from beyond the arc, with 1.8 treys per game.
• The Pacers are receiving 8.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game from Jay Huff this year.
• The Pacers are receiving 9.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game from Jarace Walker this year.
• The Pacers are getting 9.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game from T.J. McConnell this year.

Pacers Player Props

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