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NBA Prop Bets: Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers (April 1, 2026)

The Indiana Pacers (17-58) face the Chicago Bulls (29-46) at United Center. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Wednesday's matchup. The Bulls opened as 4.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 3.5, leaving the Bulls at -175 and Pacers at +145. The total points line is set at 247.5, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -112, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 126-122 Chicago.

  • The Bulls (-118) have a 35-39-1 ATS record this season, while the Pacers (-102) hold a record of 35-40-0.
  • The Bulls have a 35-39-1 O/U record this season (meaning 35 games have gone over the total points line, 39 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Pacers have a 38-37-0 O/U record.

Scoring Insights

  • The Bulls are averaging 116.3 points per game this season (12th in the league). Comparatively, the Pacers are averaging only 112.2 (27th).
  • Defensively, the Bulls are giving up a whopping 121.1 points per game this season (27th in the league), while the Pacers are giving up an average of 120.6 points (26th).

Game Style

What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing this season?

Pace

  • The Bulls currently rank 2nd for pace this season, recording 102.2 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Pacers sit 8th on that scale with 100.9 possessions per contest.

Field Goal Split

  • Looking at field goal splits, 44.7% of the Bulls' field goal attempts come from three point range (6th in the league), leaving 55.3% from two. Meanwhile, the Pacers' opponents are taking 37.2% of their attempts from three (2nd) and 62.8% from two.
  • Comparatively, Indiana takes 41.9% of shots from three (16th), leaving 58.1% from two, while Chicago's opponents are attempting 40.6% from three (21st) and 59.4% from two.

Beyond the Arc

  • In terms of made three-pointers, the Bulls are shooting 36.1% from deep in 2025/26 (11th in the NBA), compared to the Pacers who are making 35.5% of their attempts (19th).
  • On the opposite end, Chicago is holding opponents to 36.8% of their three-point attempts (24th), while Indiana's opponents are hitting 35.5% of their shots (14th).

Ball Protection

  • The Bulls are committing 15.2 turnovers per game this season, ranking 23rd in the league, while the Pacers are forcing 13.5 turnovers (22nd).
  • Flipping that script, Chicago is forcing 12.7 turnovers (27th), while Indiana is committing 14.4 (17th).

Crashing the Boards

  • Chicago is pulling down 45.1 rebounds per game this season (9th in the league), including 10.2 offensive boards (24th). Conversely, Indiana's opponents are averaging a whopping 46.6 rebounds (28th), 11.2 of which have come on the offensive end (13th).
  • Meanwhile, the Pacers are averaging 41.7 rebounds (26th) and 9.8 offensive rebounds (25th), while the Bulls are allowing 45.5 and 11.1, ranking 22nd and 10th.

First Quarter Winner

Chicago is -135 to win the first quarter, while Indiana is +114. Here are their first quarter records in 2025/26.

    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Last 10
    Chicago 27-43-5 17-20-1 10-23-4 13-13-1 14-30-4 4-5-1
    Indiana 27-44-4 15-21-2 12-23-2 4-5-0 23-39-4 3-6-1

First Half Winner

Chicago is -166 to win the first half and Indiana is +140. Here are their first half records in 2025/26.

    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Last 10
    Chicago 26-47-2 14-23-1 12-24-1 11-16-0 15-31-2 4-6-0
    Indiana 25-49-1 12-25-1 13-24-0 4-5-0 21-44-1 3-7-0

HT/FT

Chicago is -105 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, Indiana is +200.

  • The Bulls have completed the HT/FT double in 21.3% of games this season, while the Pacers have completed the HT/FT double in 14.7% of games.

To Go To Overtime

Wednesday's matchup is +1500 to go to overtime.

  • The Bulls have played in two games that went to overtime this season, while the Pacers have also appeared in two.

Both Teams 110+

  • Both teams have scored 110+ points in 47 of Chicago's 75 games this season. Meanwhile, 41 of Indiana's 75 games have seen both squads reach that number.

Last Time They Met

Indiana recorded a 113-110 victory over Chicago at Gainbridge Fieldhouse when these teams last met on January 28. Despite being on the losing side, Nikola Vucevic was prominent on that day, recording 25 points, nine rebounds, four assists and two blocks. The Pacers have now won three straight against the Bulls.

NBA Injury News – Indiana Pacers @ Chicago Bulls (April 1, 2026)

Indiana Pacers - Injury Report
Pascal Siakam (Knee) – Day To Day

The Pacers listed Siakam as Probable for Wednesday's (Apr. 1) game against the Bulls.

Andrew Nembhard (Back) – Out

The Pacers listed Nembhard as Out for Wednesday's (Apr. 1) game against the Bulls.

Jarace Walker (Back) – Out

The Pacers listed Walker as Out for Wednesday's (Apr. 1) game against the Bulls.

Aaron Nesmith (Neck) – Out

The Pacers listed Nesmith as Out for Wednesday's (Apr. 1) game against the Bulls.

Obi Toppin (Foot) – Day To Day

The Pacers listed Toppin as Probable for Wednesday's (Apr. 1) game against the Bulls.

T.J. McConnell (Hamstring) – Out

The Pacers listed McConnell as Out for Wednesday's (Apr. 1) game against the Bulls.

Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) – Out For Season

The Pacers said on Tuesday (Jan. 27) that Haliburton will likely be in line for a relatively normal offseason and should be free of restrictions for the start of training camp next fall.

Ivica Zubac (Rib) – Out For Season

The Pacers said on Friday (Mar. 20) that Zubac will miss the rest of the season with a fractured rib.

Johnny Furphy (Knee) – Out For Season

Furphy was diagnosed with a torn right ACL on Monday and will miss the remainder of the season, Michael Scotto of USA Today

Chicago Bulls - Injury Report
Josh Giddey (Hamstring) – Day To Day

The Bulls listed Giddey as Questionable for Wednesday's (Apr. 1) game against the Pacers.

Anfernee Simons (Wrist) – Out

The Bulls listed Simons as Out for Wednesday's (Apr. 1) game against the Pacers.

Guerschon Yabusele (Ankle) – Day To Day

The Bulls listed Yabusele as Questionable for Wednesday's (Apr. 1) game against the Pacers.

Nick Richards (Elbow) – Day To Day

The Bulls listed Richards as Questionable for Wednesday's (Apr. 1) game against the Pacers.

Jalen Smith (Calf) – Out For Season

Smith will miss the remainder of the season, according to Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic.

Zach Collins (Toe) – Out For Season

The Bulls said on Saturday (Feb. 21) that Collins will undergo surgery for a sprain right toe and will be sidelined for the rest of the 2025-26 season.

Noa Essengue (Shoulder) – Out For Season

The Bulls reported on Wednesday (Dec. 3) that Essengue will have shoulder surgery and miss the remainder of the season, per HC Billy Donovan.