The Indiana Pacers (33-25) will host the Chicago Bulls (24-36) in the NBA this evening. Tipoff is set for 5 p.m. ET from the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The game will broadcast live on NBA League Pass.
The Pacers are 10.5-point favorites over the Bulls on the spread (Pacers -10.5), with the over/under set at 241.5. Indiana is a -485 favorite to win outright, while Chicago is +370 to pull off the upset.
Let's get to my Bulls vs. Pacers predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, March 2.
Bulls vs Pacers Prediction
Over/Under
My Pacers vs. Bulls best bet is on Tyrese Haliburton Under 4.5 Rebounds, with the best line currently available at DraftKings. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
Spread
I will not be betting either side of the spread in tonight's contest
My Pick: Tyrese Haliburton Under 4.5 Rebounds
Bulls vs Pacers Odds, Lines, Picks
| Bulls Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+10.5 -110 | 241.5 -110o / -110u | +370 |
| Pacers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-10.5 -110 | 241.5 -110o / -110u | -485 |
- Bulls vs. Pacers spread: Pacers -10.5
- Bulls vs. Pacers over/under: 241.5 total points
- Bulls vs. Pacers moneyline: Bulls +370, Pacers -485
- Bulls vs. Pacers best bet:Tyrese Haliburton Under 4.5 Rebounds (-135)
Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers NBA Sunday Preview
By Allan Lem
This stood out to me given Haliburton has only averaged 3.5 rebounds per game this season, so this is a full rebound above his season average. It makes sense that the opening projection would be at 4.5, however, the Bulls have allowed the 2nd-most rebounds per game to opponents (47.1). They will also be without Ayo Dosunmu and Nikola Vucevic.
Still, Haliburton has only averaged those 3.5 rebounds on just 5.5 rebound chances per game. RotoGrinders' CourtIQ does show Haliburton gets a slight bump in his rebound rates with Bennedict Mathurin out, so I do think 4.5 rebounds as an opening projection makes sense given the plus matchup.
If you're into recent trends, Haliburton averaged just 2.8 rebounds per game over 5 rebound chances per game in the month of February, which are both lower than his season averages. Again, it's not a great matchup, but I'm playing lower than 4.5 rebounds, hoping he sees close to his season average of 5.5 rebound chances and doesn't convert on 5 of them.
Best Bet: Tyrese Haliburton Under 4.5 Rebounds (-135)
Bulls vs Pacers Parlay Picks
By Kyle Murray
I backed Myles Turner on a rebound prop three games ago, and he absolutely flopped, only grabbing 2 boards. He followed that up with a massive 10-rebound performance (and then followed that up with only 3 rebounds last game).
So I am seeking revenge and fading Myles Turner in this spot.
The Pacers are 10-point favorites, so Turner could lose out on some minutes down the stretch with a blowout potentially in play, but even if he gets his full allotment of minutes, he projects for just 6.5 rebounds.
Pick: Myles Turner Under 7.5 Rebounds (-125)
Bulls vs Pacers Same Game Parlay
- Tyrese Haliburton Under 4.5 Rebounds
- Myles Turner Under 7.5 Rebounds
Parlay Payout: +184
Pacers vs. Bulls Betting Trends
