Published Jan 22, 8:21pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jan 22, 8:21pm ET
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Updated Jan 22, 8:21pm ET
One of the games on Friday's NBA slate features the Cleveland Cavaliers hosting the Sacramento Kings. Who has the edge in our Cavaliers vs Kings pick?
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| Cleveland Cavaliers | -12 (-110) |
| Sacramento Kings | +12 (-110) |
Cleveland has won three of its last four games, including a 94-87 victory against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night.
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The Cavaliers raced out to an early 13-point advantage and stretched the lead to 24 points at the break. Charlotte rallied to pull within four points with 13 seconds left in regulation, but Cleveland held on for the seven-point win.
Four players reached double figures for the road team. Donovan Mitchell led a balanced scoring attack with 24 points, six assists, and three rebounds.
After four consecutive wins, the Kings have dropped their last three contests. This stretch includes a 122-109 setback against the Toronto Raptors.
Despite being 21 games under .500, Sacramento held a nine-point lead at halftime. Toronto found its groove in the third quarter, responding with a 43-21 surge that enabled the team to coast to a 13-point win.
Russell Westbrook paced the offense with 23 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Zach LaVine scored 17 points and handed out five assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
Sactown has won four of the previous five meetings in this series. But given that the Kings are ranked in the bottom third of the league at both ends of the floor, Cleveland has the edge in this interconference showdown.
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Cleveland Cavaliers
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