Published Jan 9, 5:09pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jan 9, 5:09pm ET
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Updated Jan 9, 5:09pm ET
One of the games on Saturday's NBA slate features the Chicago Bulls hosting the Dallas Mavericks. Who has the edge in our Bulls vs Mavericks pick?
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| Chicago Bulls | -122 |
| Dallas Mavericks | +108 |
After posting consecutive wins against the Pelicans and Magic, Chicago has dropped three straight, including a 108-93 loss to the Detroit Pistons.
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The Bulls held a slim one-point lead through three quarters. But that quickly changed as the road team missed 12 of its first 16 shots in the final frame. As a result, the Pistons surged ahead 101-87 with two minutes left to play and held on the rest of the way.
Ayo Dosunmu led the team with 24 points off the bench. Nikola Vučević finished with 20 points, 16 rebounds, and four assists.
The Mavericks' two-game win streak was snapped with a 116-114 loss to the Utah Jazz on Thursday night.
Dallas led 107-100 with 4:39 left in regulation. But a 12-0 surge helped Utah take a 112-107 lead. And thanks to scoring on seven of their last nine possessions, the Jazz managed to escape with a two-point win.
Cooper Flagg was one of four players who reached double figures for Dallas. He poured in 26 points, hauled in 10 rebounds, and handed out eight assists.
Klay Thompson contributed 23 points and five assists off the bench. He converted six of his 11 attempts from 3-point range.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Mavs have won four straight in this series and are 7-2 in their previous nine matchups against Eastern Conference opponents. These factors favor the road team in this matchup.
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Dallas Mavericks
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