Two NBA Western Conference teams lost their first pre-season games and are still looking to get their winning groove. The Portland Trail Blazers meet the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, October 13 and the tip-off inside the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. The Trail Blazers are given the underdog status to the strengthened Sacramento Kings in this matchup.
The previewing information
Date: October 13, Sunday | Time: 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California
Stream: NBA League Pass
Portland Trail Blazers Vs Sacramento KingsOdds, Picks, Moneyline
Moneyline: Trail Blazers (+185) vs Kings (-225)
Spread: Trail Blazers +5.5 (-110) vs Kings -5.5 (-110)
Total (O/U): Trail Blazers (o217.5) vs Kings (u217.5)
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers played their first pre-season game against the Los Angeles Clippers and lost by two points. The bright side is seeing a more comfortable Scoot Henderson, who scored 13 points, four rebounds, and three assists but committed seven turnovers. Toumani Camara led the team with 19 points and nine boards.
The surprise off the bench was Dalano Banton, who scored 11 points while chipping in five assists, four rebounds, two steals, and two blocks. Their top rookie pick, Donovan Clingan, had 7 points, five rebounds, and two assists.
Players to watch:
Anfernee Simons: 22.6 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 5.5 APG
Jerami Grant: 21.0 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 2.8 APG
DeAndre Ayton: 16.7 PPG, 11.1 RPG, 1.6 APG, 1.0 BPG
Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings kicked off their pre-season matchup against the rival Golden State Warriors but lost by 10 points. DeMar DeRozan played his first game with his new team, and the mid-range expert shot perfectly from the field, scoring 15 points in 15 minutes.
Given the extra minutes off the bench, Alex Len and Isaac Jones each had 10 points. Boogie Ellis also impressed with double-digit scoring and expect him to see more time.
Players to Watch:
DeAaron Fox: 26.6 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 5.6 APG, 2.0 SPG
DeMar DeRozan: 24.0 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 5.33 APG, 1.1 SPG
Domantas Sabonis: 19.4 PPG, 13.7 RPG, 8.2 APG
Portland Trail Blazers Vs Sacramento Kings Injury Report
Portland Trail Blazers
Shaedon Sharpe SG Out – Shoulder
Robert Williams C Out – Hamstring
Sacramento Kings
Orlando Robinson C Out – MCL
Devin Carter PG Out – Shoulder
Portland Trail Blazers Vs Sacramento Kings Summary and Prediction
The Sacramento Kings lost their first game at the Golden 1 Center, and they will look to score their first win to give their fanbase a boost. The spread should be covered, and the total should go over in three of their last four encounters.
Moneyline: Kings +185
Spread: Over -5.5
Total: Over 217.5
Score: 121-111, Kings win.
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