Henry Roldán
The last two playoff spots in the NBA Eastern Conference are contested by as many as five teams, and two of them will face off this coming Wednesday when the Bulls vs Pacers take the court.
Chicago lost its fourth consecutive game on Monday night after losing 100-91 to the Magicwhile Indiana, also on Monday, fell for the fifth straight time by being outscored 123-117 by the Jazz. Without further ado, JefeBet brings you the preview of the important game between Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers NBA Regular Season Game on February 15, 2023
- Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse – Indianapolis, Indiana.
- When: Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 7:00 PM ET
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Betting on the Chicago Bulls
- Regular Season Record: 26-31.
The Chicago Bulls are in the midst of a rough patch, having fallen out of the playoff spots in the Eastern Conference and failing to make any changes during the recent transfer window to address their issues. They currently sit at 11th place in the Eastern Conference, half a game behind the Wizards and Raptors in the Play-in spots, with four consecutive losses.
The main cause of their slump is their offensive performance. Despite scoring 129 and 128 points in their last two victories, the Bulls have failed to exceed 100 points in three of their last four losses – when they did surpass that number, they only scored 105.
While two of their players average over 20 points per game, only three out of the 16 players who have featured in games this season average double digits. Moreover, their season average of 113.3 points per game is the 12th lowest in the league.
To turn things around, the Bulls will need to improve their offensive output, as their defense has been pretty good this year. They allow 113.3 points per game on average, but they rank among the top ten teams in defending field and long-distance shots, and concede the fifth-fewest offensive rebounds.
Betting on the Indiana Pacers
- Regular season record: 25-34.
The Indiana Pacers had a forgettable January, losing five consecutive games and winning just three out of 19 matches, which has resulted in them slipping out of the playoff positions in the Eastern Conference.
They now find themselves in 12th place, two games behind the Bulls and two and a half games behind the Wizards and Raptors in the Play-in spots, and will need to work hard to turn their season around.
One of the Pacers’ main issues has been their poor defense, which has seen them allow an average of 117.2 points per game – the seventh-highest in the NBA. Opponents shoot 37.3% from long distance against them, which is the second-best percentage in the league.
Additionally, the Pacers allow more second-chance opportunities than any other team in the league, with opponents averaging 12.2 offensive rebounds per game. Their opponents also make an average of 25.5 visits to the free throw line, which is the fifth-highest figure in the league. Addressing these issues will be crucial if the Pacers hope to turn their fortunes around and secure a playoff spot.
JefeBet Prediction
[To be determined].
