Published Dec 7, 5:58pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Dec 7, 5:58pm ET
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Updated Dec 7, 5:58pm ET
One of the games on Monday's NBA slate features the Indiana Pacers hosting the Sacramento Kings. Who has the edge in our Pacers vs Kings pick?
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| Indiana Pacers | -3.5 (-110) |
| Sacramento Kings | +3.5 (-110) |
After back-to-back losses to the Cavaliers and Nuggets, Indiana snapped its skid with a 120-105 victory against the Chicago Bulls.
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The Pacers held a 62-57 lead at the break and began the third quarter with a 20-6 burst. And although Chicago did make a big push, Indiana managed to hold on for its first win in 11 road games this season.
Pascal Siakam put up a team-high 36 points on 13-for-24 shooting and collected 10 rebounds. Bennedict Mathurin added 28 points, five rebounds, and three assists for an Indiana squad that shot 54 percent overall and 46 percent from beyond the arc.
The Kings rebounded from a four-game losing streak with a 127-111 victory against the Miami Heat on Saturday night.
Miami trailed by just three points after the first 12 minutes of action. However, Sacramento seized control of the game for good, outscoring the Heat 67-47 over the middle two quarters.
Zach LaVine finished with a game-high of 42 points and five rebounds. His points total, and eight made 3-pointers were both season highs.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
These teams have produced a combined total of just 11 wins and neither ball club is elite at either end of the court. However, given that Indiana has won for of the previous five head-to-head meetings, the edge goes to the home team.
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