The Chicago Bulls enter Monday night's Central Division showdown riding high on back-to-back wins, including a gutsy comeback against Miami, while the visiting Indiana Pacers aim to shake off a heartbreaking loss to Atlanta that extended their skid to two games.
Both teams face uncertainty with key players questionable - the Pacers might miss floor general Tyrese Haliburton and sixth man TJ McConnell, while the Bulls are sweating on Nikola Vucevic's availability.
The Bulls will need every advantage they can get at the United Center, having dropped all three previous meetings this season to a Pacers squad that's dominated Central Division opponents on the road.
Chicago Bulls vs. Indiana Pacers prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers matchup, our predictive model gives the Pacers a 61% chance of defeating the Bulls.
Pre-game probabilities
Indiana Pacers
Moneyline
Win %
61%
39%
Chicago Bulls
Indiana Pacers: 61% win probability
- Superior offensive efficiency (7,230 points scored in 62 games)
- Better win percentage (35-27 record vs Bulls' 26-38)
- More consistent scoring output (116.6 points per game average)
Chicago Bulls: 39% win probability
- Poor defensive record (7,717 points against, worst in Central Division)
- Inconsistent form (WWLLW in recent games)
- Lower standing in Central Division (5th place with only 26 wins)
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Chicago Bulls vs. Indiana Pacers preview
The Bulls are looking to keep their hot streak alive as they welcome the Pacers to the United Center, riding high after an impressive comeback win against the Heat where they erased a 17-point deficit.
Coby White's been on an absolute tear for Chicago, coming off a monster 44-point performance against Orlando, while Josh Giddey's recent triple-double shows the Bulls' supporting cast is stepping up big time.
The Pacers, despite their solid 35-27 record, have hit a rough patch with two straight losses, including a heartbreaker against Atlanta where they fought back from 20 down only to fall short in the final seconds.
Pascal Siakam's integration into the Pacers' offense is starting to click - he dropped 35 points on efficient shooting in their last outing, but they'll need more from their supporting cast to snap this mini-slump.
The injury bug might play spoiler in this one, with both teams dealing with question marks - Tyrese Haliburton and TJ McConnell are game-time decisions for Indiana, while Chicago's watching Nikola Vucevic's status closely.
History's not on Chicago's side though - they've dropped all three meetings with Indiana this season, and they've struggled mightily against Central Division opponents lately.
The United Center's been a tough place for visiting teams lately, with the home team winning eight of the last nine Pacers' games there, setting up what should be an interesting chess match between these division rivals.
Keep an eye on Bennedict Mathurin, who's been a spark plug off the Pacers' bench, coming off a 30-point explosion that nearly saved them against Atlanta.
Chicago Bulls vs. Indiana Pacers form
Chicago Bulls vs. Indiana Pacers head to head
Chicago Bulls
17%
Indiana Pacers
83%
Mar 2, 2025
Indiana Pacers
127 : 112
Chicago Bulls
Jan 9, 2025
Indiana Pacers
129 : 113
Chicago Bulls
Dec 7, 2024
Chicago Bulls
123 : 132
Indiana Pacers
Mar 28, 2024
Chicago Bulls
125 : 99
Indiana Pacers
Mar 13, 2024
Indiana Pacers
129 : 132
Chicago Bulls
Dec 29, 2023
Chicago Bulls
104 : 120
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