NBA: Toronto vs Sacramento Prediction
The Sacramento Kings host the Toronto Raptors at Sleep Train Arena in California on Tuesday night. Both teams have enjoyed fine seasons thus far, but both are coming off disappointing losses, and will look to bounce back in this inter-conference showdown.
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Toronto Raptors (13-4) at Sacramento Kings (9-8)
Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Sleep Train Arena
City: Sacramento, California
NBA Gambling O/U Odds: OFF
NBA Gambling Spread: Kings pk
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Kings center DeMarcus Cousins has played like an All-Star this season. A year ago, he finished 13th in wins above replacement. This year, his numbers haven’t improved significantly, but he’s been far more efficient as a scorer, and his improved his rebound rate.
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On the defensive end is where he’s made his greatest improvements, helping the team improve from 23rd in defensive rating to 18th. That number doesn’t do him justice. Sacramento is allowing 98.3 points per 100 possessions with him on the floor, compared with 113.0 when he’s on the bench.
Unfortunately for the Kings, Cousins has been banged up of late, but they put up a great fight against an elite Memphis Grizzlies squad on Sunday night, 97-85. Rudy Gay led the Kings in scoring with 20 points, chipping in four rebounds, three assists, and a steal.
Not surprisingly, the Kings’ defense took a hit without the presence of Cousins on the court. The Grizzlies shot 48.1 percent from the floor, and things could have been worse if they had connected on better than 64.3 percent of their 28 free throw attempts.
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Power forward Zach Randolph was a particular thorn in the Kings’ collective side in that one, scoring a game-high 22 points and adding 12 boards.
As for the Raptors, one of their top performers is ailing as well.
Shooting guard DeMar DeRozan suffered a torn tendon, and is expected to miss an extended period of time. The team dropped its last game to the Los Angeles Lakers without him, falling in overtime by a final score of 129-122.
Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant was able to record a triple-double in the game, finishing with 31 points, 12 assists, and 11 rebounds.
FREE Raptors vs Kings Pick:
The Raptors have struggled in California in recent years, and facing an improving Kings squad, they could be in for some trouble on Tuesday night.
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NBA Betting Trends:
- The Kings are 5-1 ATS in their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents, while the Raptors are 0-4 ATS in their last four games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Raptors are 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings between these teams, and they are 3-10 ATS in the last 13 meetings in Sacramento.
- The over is 5-1 in the Raptors’ last six road games, and it is 9-4 in their last 13 games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The over is 5-2 in the last seven meetings between these teams, and it is 4-1 in the last five meetings in Sacramento.
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With that said, both sides figure to get their points in this one.
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