Indiana Pacers vs Chicago Bulls preview: Start time, where to watch, injury report, betting odds December 28

The Pacers face a Central Division foe tonight

The Indiana Pacers travel to Chicago to take on the Bulls tonight. It's the second meeting between the two squads this season — Chicago beat Indiana by seven back in October.

Since then, the Pacers have climbed above .500 while the Bulls raced to the bottom of the standings. But recent weeks have featured good play from the Bulls and less of it from the blue and gold, so tonight will be a tough test for both teams.

Viewing and Betting Information

Tip off time: 8 p.m. Eastern Time

Location: United Center, Chicago, Illinois

Where to watch: NBA League Pass, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports+, NBC Sports Chicago

Spread and Over/Under: The Pacers are slight favorites as they are currently -2.5 in the SI Sportsbook. The over/under for the game is 240.5.

Pacers vs Bulls Injury Report

For the Pacers, Bruce Brown (right knee bone bruise) is out. Kendall Brown, Oscar Tshiebwe, and Isaiah Wong are questionable as a part of their two-way contracts.

For the Bulls, Lonzo Ball, Onuralp Bitim, Torrey Craig, Henri Drell, Zach LaVine, and Nikola Vucevic are out.

Key Matchup

Tyrese Haliburton vs Coby White: White is averaging 23.4 points and 6.3 assists per game over his last 12 outings while making over 40% of his threes. He has been in a much-needed groove for Chicago.

Tonight, he will have one of the most difficult matches in the Eastern Conference as he squares off with Haliburton. The Pacers star has been on a roll in his last two games, and if he crushes White in this matchup, the Bulls will have little chance.

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