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Rogers' 10* TOTAL MASSACRE >> 98-71-2 Overall L45 Days!
(NBA) Sacramento vs. Dallas,
Total: 202.00 | -105.00 Under
Result: Loss
Total: 202.00 | -105.00 Under
Result: Loss
The set-up: The Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks were picked by many to finish near the bottom of the Western Conference for the 2017-18 season and both opened with losses on Wednesday. However, the Kings faced the much tougher opponent, falling 105-100 at home to the Rockets, covering as a home underdog. As for the Mavs, they wilted down the stretch in a 117-11 home loss to the Hawks. Tonight's game at American Airlines Center will feature two exciting 19-year-old PGs in the Mavericks' Dennis Smith Jr. and the Kings' De'Aaron Fox.
Sacramento: Fox put forth an effort that provided an early glimpse of a potential franchise cornerstone, scoring 14 points while adding four rebounds and five assist, coming off the bench."Even though I've seen him for the last month or so, it's something to see," guard Garrett Temple told reporters regarding Fox. "When those lights go on, his ability to get into the paint and push the pace is something I haven't seen, besides John Wall. When he gets it going, picks his spots, when he gets that jumper down he is going to be hard to guard." Willie Cauley-Stein led the Kings with 21 points and 10 rebounds, while veteran PG George Hill had 16 points in his team debut.
Dallas: Dennis Smith Jr. surpassed Nowitzki as the youngest player to start for the Mavericks and produced a double-double in his debut (16 points & 10 assists). Speaking of Dirk, he struggled in scoring only 10 points on 4-of-14 shooting. Good news came with Nerlens Noel scoring 16 points (on 6 of 6 FGs) and adding 11 rebounds. It's only one game but Dallas just could be concerned with Harrison Barnes, who led the team in scoring last year at 19.2 PPG. However, Barnes averaged nearly three points fewer after the All-Star break than he did before and opened this campaign by missing all six of his three-point attempts while shooting 3-of-13 overall!
The pick: The Kings have won four of the last five meetings against Dallas, but the Mavs are 23-2 SU at home against Sacramento since 2003. That said, I don't much trust Dallas, as the Kings have covered 11 of the last 14 meetings, overall. The Kings covered vs. Houston without the services of Zach Randolph (oral surgery) but he's expected to be cleared to play in this pone. Meanwhile, expect Nowitzki to improve on his 4 of 14 shooting, as should Barnes and Matthews (combined 8 of 25). Make the Over a 10* play.
Sacramento: Fox put forth an effort that provided an early glimpse of a potential franchise cornerstone, scoring 14 points while adding four rebounds and five assist, coming off the bench."Even though I've seen him for the last month or so, it's something to see," guard Garrett Temple told reporters regarding Fox. "When those lights go on, his ability to get into the paint and push the pace is something I haven't seen, besides John Wall. When he gets it going, picks his spots, when he gets that jumper down he is going to be hard to guard." Willie Cauley-Stein led the Kings with 21 points and 10 rebounds, while veteran PG George Hill had 16 points in his team debut.
Dallas: Dennis Smith Jr. surpassed Nowitzki as the youngest player to start for the Mavericks and produced a double-double in his debut (16 points & 10 assists). Speaking of Dirk, he struggled in scoring only 10 points on 4-of-14 shooting. Good news came with Nerlens Noel scoring 16 points (on 6 of 6 FGs) and adding 11 rebounds. It's only one game but Dallas just could be concerned with Harrison Barnes, who led the team in scoring last year at 19.2 PPG. However, Barnes averaged nearly three points fewer after the All-Star break than he did before and opened this campaign by missing all six of his three-point attempts while shooting 3-of-13 overall!
The pick: The Kings have won four of the last five meetings against Dallas, but the Mavs are 23-2 SU at home against Sacramento since 2003. That said, I don't much trust Dallas, as the Kings have covered 11 of the last 14 meetings, overall. The Kings covered vs. Houston without the services of Zach Randolph (oral surgery) but he's expected to be cleared to play in this pone. Meanwhile, expect Nowitzki to improve on his 4 of 14 shooting, as should Barnes and Matthews (combined 8 of 25). Make the Over a 10* play.
