Indiana Pacers vs Chicago Bulls Final Score & Over/Under Result — Dec 5, 2025

A first half that jumped to 119 combined points set the tone for Indiana's road victory, but the Pacers' second-half discipline ultimately carried them past Chicago. The opening quarter exploded for 63 combined points, establishing a frenetic pace early; the second quarter cooled slightly to 56 combined, leaving the teams at parity through two quarters. From there, the game tightened considerably. The third quarter produced another 56 combined points, while the fourth quarter's 50 combined points sealed a defensive-minded finish that sent the final tally to 225—well short of the 234.5 market total.

Pascal Siakam led Indiana's balanced attack with 36 points and 10 rebounds, while Bennedict Mathurin added 28 points with 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Andrew Nembhard orchestrated the offense with 7 assists alongside 15 points. Chicago's Coby White paced the Bulls with 22 points and 6 assists, and Matas Buzelis contributed 19 points with 12 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome Indiana's efficiency. The Pacers won 120–105.

DAGGER leaned under on the 234.5 pregame total, and it cashed as the combined score landed nine and a half points below the line. Indiana's recent defensive profile (117.0 allowed per 10 games) aligned with the tightening trend visible in the final two quarters, while Chicago's vulnerable defense couldn't sustain the opening-quarter pace in the crucible of the second half.