Published Mar 21, 3:25pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 21, 3:25pm ET
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Updated Mar 21, 3:25pm ET
One of the games on Sunday's NBA slate features the Sacramento Kings hosting the Brooklyn Nets. Who has the edge in our Kings vs Nets pick?
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| Sacramento Kings | -4.5 (-105) |
| Brooklyn Nets | +4.5 (-116) |
Following wins over the Clippers and Jazz, Sacramento has dropped its last two games, including a 139-118 decision against the Philadelphia 76ers.
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The Kings were within nine points at the break. However, the road team extended its advantage to 114-91 en route to a dominant win.
Despite the one-sided final score, six players tallied double-digit scoring totals for Sacramento. Maxime Raynaud guided the offense with 30 points on 11-for-17 shooting overall and 3-for-4 from beyond the arc. Daeqwon Plowden added 20 points, connecting on four of his eight attempts from downtown.
After notching wins over Detroit and Memphis, the Nets have lost their last six games, including a 93-92 defeat at the hands of the New York Knicks.
The Nets were down by as many as 14 points before trimming the deficit to one down the stretch. After Karl-Anthony Towns missed a pair of free throws, Ben Saraf's long 3-point attempt was off the mark at the buzzer, allowing the Knicks to hold on for the win.
Josh Minott, who averages 6.6 points per outing, scored a team-high 22 points and collected five rebounds. Ziaire Williams finished with 17 points and four rebounds.
This was the Knicks' 14th consecutive victory over Brooklyn, which represents the longest winning streak for either team in this rivalry.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Kings have won five of the previous six meetings in this series, and Brooklyn is 1-10 across its last 11 road outings.
Pick: Sacramento Kings
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Sacramento Kings
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