The Chicago Bulls and the Indiana Pacers are two teams hoping to add more wins so they could improve their record in the league. Although it is too early for teams to lose their hopes for the playoffs, it is better to start strong so they have better position in the playoffs. That is the case for these two teams as they meet on October 27, 2022 at 8:00 AM (GMT+8). The Pacers will head to Chicago, which might be their disadvantage since they do not have the crowd with them. Nonetheless, these two teams are in dire need of more wins across their names.
The Bulls are currently 2-2 in the standings while the Pacers are 1-3 before their meeting. Last season, these two squads met four times, but the Bulls took home three victories in that match. Losing three of their first four matches is not a good sight to see for the Pacers as they hope for a better performance this time. As for the Bulls, they are actually not better than the Pacers as they lost two out of their four early games. However, the Bulls might be the more confident team in this match as they came from a win. The Bulls won over the Celtics in a 120-102 victory. As for the Pacers, they came from a loss against the 76ers with a score of 120-106.
Chicago Bulls
In their win-loss record, they split their first four games, 2-2, and they are now looking to build momentum by winning in this match. Last season, the Bulls ended in a 46-36 record, before losing against the Bucks in the playoffs. Currently, with their record, they are at the eight in the Eastern Conference. On their last game, they won against the Celtics with DeMar DeRozan leading his squad. When it comes to offense, they are scoring 108 points per game, making them the 23rd in the league. As for the defense, they are currently the 12th, allowing 110 points per game. Aside from DeRozan, LaVine, and Vucevic also produce numbers for the Bulls, helping them win each game.
Indiana Pacers
The Pacers recently came from a double-digit loss which is a little devastating for this team. Currently, this squad is rebuilding, especially with their disappointing exit last season. Last season, this team had a record of 25-57, and they do not want it to happen once more. They lost their first away game last match against the 76ers, and are now hoping to turn the tables around. Tyrese Haliburton is the one leading this squad, scoring 24 points per game. He then receives support from Bennedict Mauthrin who avergaes 22.3 games on his first four games in the NBA. The Pacers is seventh offensively as they score 117.8 points per game while being 27th defensively, giving up 127 points per game.
Prediction:
Indiana Pacers
Total Under: 112.5
Odds: 0.93
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