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8-9 Utah Jazz receive the visit of 9-8 Sacramento Kings in what should be a tight outing.
Looking at overall results so far but also recent games, one must conclude that these 2 teams (while having different strengths and weaknesses) are quite at the same overall level.
Sure, the Jazz were supposed to be much better, and probably the Kings were supposed to be much worse, but I feel like the bookies are living a bit in last season's reality when I look at the odds for this game.
Let's break it down.
The Jazz have lost 3 of their last 5, and when they lost they did it at a 22 point difference on average. This team really looks like it implodes when things don't go their way, just look at the game in Dallas, 118-68 for the Mavs, and in Indiana, 121-94.
What is even more surprising is if we look at the home record for the Jazz so far this season. It's 2-4!
The Jazz are averaging 106ppg and allowing 108 ppg, while the Sacramento Kings are averaging 113.9 per game and 116.1 at the other end.
So Utah scores less but defend better, while the Kings score more and defend worse.
The Kings are 4-5 on the road so far and are coming off a nice wing against a streaking Oklahoma City Thunder, 117-113. The Kings have also won 2 of their last 5, as they dropped games against Memphis, Spurs and in-form Rockets.
Bottom line: I think these 2 teams are pretty close to each other overall. One defends better, one is better at scoring. Utah have been abysmal at home, and I see the Kings sticking close right up to the end. Taking the +8.5 here, if your bookie allows an even bigger margin for lower odds and you want to feel even safer, go for it.
Pick: Kings +8.5
Odds: 2.1
Bookmaker: ➾ Pinnacle
Stake: 8 units
Tipster: Amn_Googly87
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