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The Sacramento Kings (0-2) welcome the Portland Trail Blazers (1-2) to Golden 1 Center Monday. Tip is set for 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Trail Blazers vs. Kings odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Portland won 2 of 3 meetings last season
The Kings, who went 0-5 straight up (SU) and 0-5 against the spread (ATS) in the preseason, have continued that pattern to start the season. Sacramento lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 131-127 Saturday. It has lost both its games this season by 5 points or fewer, and it is 0-2 ATS having closed as a 1-point underdog in both games. The Kings are led by C Domantas Sabonis, who is averaging 26.5 points per game (PPG) and shooting 66.7% from the field.
The Trail Blazers had more success in the preseason, going 2-1 SU and 3-0 ATS. Portland lost its first game by 36 at home to the Golden State Warriors, then lost to the New Orleans Pelicans 105-103 on Friday. The Blazers bounced back with a 125-103 win against the Pelicans Sunday, closing as a 6.5-point underdog in both games. Portland is led by F Jerami Grant (26 PPG).
Trail Blazers at Kings odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 1:24 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | Kings -800 (bet $800 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers +12.5 (-105) | Kings -12.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Trail Blazers at Kings key injuries
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Kings
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Trail Blazers at Kings picks and predictions
Prediction
Kings 122, Trail Blazers 114
Moneyline
PASS.
There’s no value here. Avoid this play as the Kings should come out on top, but are far too expensive to play as a moneyline favorite.
Against the spread
BET TRAIL BLAZERS +12.5 (-105).
The Trail Blazers are a young team, and they put up 125 points Sunday, so they may have confidence coming into this game. Portland also has C Deandre Ayton, who can limit the impact of Sabonis for the Kings. The Kings are 0-2 ATS and struggled heavily in the preseason, losing 3 of their 5 games by double figures.
Sacramento hasn’t been able to figure it out on the defensive end, allowing 124 PPG. With Portland riding a 2-game covering streak, it should be able to stay hot and keep this game closer than 13. Take TRAIL BLAZERS +12.5 (-105).
Over/Under
BET OVER 230.5 (-110).
Both teams have consistently scored, and neither team has been able to defend at a high level. The Trail Blazers are 2-1 O/U in their 3 games and have either scored 125 points or more or allowed that much in 2 of their 3.
The Kings are averaging 121 PPG while allowing more than. They are 2-0 O/U. Given the trends for Sacramento and Portland’s recent offensive success, back OVER 230.5 (-110).
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