Published Apr 11, 9:00am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Apr 11, 9:00am ET
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Updated Apr 11, 9:08am ET
One of the games on Sunday's NBA slate features the Indiana Pacers hosting the Detroit Pistons. Who has the edge in our Pacers vs Pistons pick?
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| Indiana Pacers | +12.5 (-111) |
| Detroit Pistons | -12.5 (-111) |
After dropping a 114-110 decision to the OKC Thunder, Detroit has produced five wins in its last six games. The team's recent outing was a 118-100 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.
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During a back-and-forth third quarter that featured 11 lead changes, the game was tied at 87 with 2:46 left in the period. But the Pistons pulled away for good, courtesy of a 24-8 burst that gave them a 111-92 advantage with 6:23 left in regulation.
Jalen Duren led the way with 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting. He also tallied nine rebounds and four assists. Duncan Robinson scored 19 points, knocking down three of his seven attempts from beyond the arc.
On the other side, the Pacers have dropped four of their previous five games. This stretch includes a 105-94 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Indiana rallied from a seven-point halftime deficit to tie it up at 64 in the third. However, the Sixers closed the period with a 25-13 surge, giving them an 89-77 lead entering the fourth quarter.
Jarace Walker paced the offense with 17 points and four rebounds. Ethan Thompson contributed 15 points, four rebounds, and three assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Pacers are 1-13 in their previous 14 home games. Detroit has won seven of its last eight outings against Central Division opponents. The trends indicate that the Pistons come out on top in this one.
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Detroit Pistons
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