Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Wednesday January 28 2026

By: Kyle Kargel Published 01/28/2026, 08:40 AM ET
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Bulls vs Pacers picks take center stage on Tuesday night as Chicago looks to flip the script against an Indiana team that has had its number this season. With both teams on equal rest and the market opening with a tight spread, this matchup offers clear betting angles for anyone tracking recent form and matchup history. I break it all down below as part of my latest NBA picks.

TLDR - Picks and Prediction

  • Spread Pick: Chicago Bulls -2
  • Total Pick: Under 236.5
  • Projected Final Score: Bulls 118, Pacers 112
  • Indiana is 5-1 straight-up and against the spread in the last six meetings with Chicago.
  • Each of the last five Bulls vs Pacers matchups has stayed under the total.
  • Indiana has already won twice outright against Chicago this season.
  • Chicagoโ€™s four-game winning streak ended with a home loss to the Lakers.
  • The Pacers failed to follow up a big upset win with momentum, losing by 16 in Atlanta.

Odds and Line Movement

Current Odds

Team Spread
Chicago -2 (-110)
Indiana +2 (-110)

Line Movement - Spread

Date Time Chicago Indiana
01/27 06:19 PM -1.5 (-110) +1.5 (-110)
01/27 09:43 PM -2 (-112) +2 (-108)
01/28 08:33 AM -2 (-110) +2 (-110)

Line Movement - Total

Date Time Over Under
01/27 06:19 PM 236.5 (-115) 236.5 (-105)
01/27 09:43 PM 237 (-110) 237 (-110)
01/27 11:22 PM 236.5 (-110) 236.5 (-110)

Bulls vs Pacers Game Preview and Analysis

Indiana has quietly owned this matchup over the last year, pulling off two outright upsets already this season, including a convincing 120-105 road win in early December. That said, Chicago enters this meeting in a much different position health-wise and roster-wise than it did in those earlier games.

The Pacers were unable to carry momentum forward after their shocking upset of Oklahoma City, falling flat in a 16-point loss in Atlanta. Bennedict Mathurin did return from a lengthy absence and provided a lift with 16 points off the bench, but Indiana has been inconsistent when asked to string together strong performances.

Chicagoโ€™s recent four-game win streak came to an end against the Lakers, but the Bullsโ€™ offense was far from the problem in that loss. Coby White scored 23 points and Chicago generated quality looks, yet simply could not slow down Los Angeles. The key difference heading into this game is availability. When these teams met earlier, the Bulls were missing multiple rotation players, including White and Jalen Smith. This version of Chicago is far closer to full strength.

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Key Injuries and Notes for CHI and IND

  • CHI: Tre Jones remains out.
  • IND: Jarace Walker is questionable with a bruised foot.

Final Score Prediction

Chicagoโ€™s improved health and home-court edge give the Bulls a strong chance to reverse recent trends in this matchup.

Projected Final Score: Bulls 118, Pacers 112

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ATS and Total Picks

  • Chicago Bulls -2
  • Under 236.5 total points
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