Published Nov 16, 1:46am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Nov 16, 1:46am ET
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One of the games on Sunday's NBA slate features the Utah Jazz hosting the Chicago Bulls. Who has the edge in our Jazz vs Bulls pick?
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| Utah Jazz | +4.5 (-115) |
| Chicago Bulls | -4.5 (-105) |
Utah was 3-4 through its first seven games. Since then, the team has dropped four of its last five games, including a 132-122 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
The Jazz erased a double-digit halftime deficit. However, Atlanta responded with a 29-19 scoring edge in the final frame on its way to a 10-point victory.
Lauri Markkanen was a matchup nightmare for the Hawks' defense. He put up 40 points, along with seven rebounds and two assists. He shot 15-for-25 overall and 6-of-12 from beyond the arc.
Ace Bailey notched a career-best 21 points, connecting on eight of his 13 shot attempts, and Keyonte George contributed 19 points and seven rebounds.
The Bulls won six of their first seven contests. Unfortunately, the team is trending in the wrong direction, having dropped each of its last four games. This includes a 124-113 setback against the Detroit Pistons.
Chicago was down 16 points through three quarters before scoring the first 11 points of the final frame. The Bulls trimmed the deficit to one point (97-96) before Paul Reed's three-point play and a dunk from Ron Holland II enabled the home team to hold on down the stretch.
Matas Buzelis scored a team-high 21 points and collected 14 rebounds. Kevin Huerter finished with 20 points on 10-for-17 shooting from the field.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
Despite their recent four-game skid, the Bulls have won four of the previous five games in this series. With that in mind, look for Chicago to get back on track when these teams clash on Sunday night.
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Chicago Bulls
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