Published Mar 31, 7:02pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 31, 7:02pm ET
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Updated Mar 31, 7:02pm ET
One of the games on Wednesday's NBA slate features the Chicago Bulls hosting the Indiana Pacers. Who has the edge in our Bulls vs Pacers pick?
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| Chicago Bulls | -3.5 (-114) |
| Indiana Pacers | +3.5 (-109) |
After an impressive eight-point win against the Houston Rockets, Chicago has dropped its last four games. Their recent outing was a 129-114 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
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The Bulls stayed with San Antonio early, trailing by just one point after the first 12 minutes. However, the Spurs extended their advantage to 29 points in the third quarter on their way to a double-digit win.
Tre Jones led five double-digit scorers with 23 points and three assists on 9-for-13 shooting from the field. Leonard Miller paced the second unit with 21 points, six rebounds, and four assists.
After a tough 16-game losing streak, the Pacers have split their last four games. This includes a 135-118 victory against the Miami Heat on Sunday.
Indiana trailed 111-110 in the fourth quarter before answering with an 11-2 run to take a 121-113 lead. Then, the home team closed the game out with a 14-3 burst to clinch its 17th victory of the season.
The Pacers placed seven players in double figures. Pascal Siakam led the balanced scoring attack with 30 points, 11 boards, and six dimes. Micah Potter added 21 points and five rebounds off the bench. He also shot 5-for-6 from beyond the arc.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Bulls have dropped six of the previous seven meetings in this series and are 1-12 in their last 13 outings against Eastern Conference opponents. Based on the trends, Indiana has the edge. However, considering that neither team has anything to play for, the outcome could go either way.
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Indiana Pacers
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