Published Feb 22, 7:17pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Feb 22, 7:17pm ET
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Updated Feb 22, 7:17pm ET
One of the games on Monday's NBA slate features the Memphis Grizzlies hosting the Sacramento Kings. Who has the edge in our Grizzlies vs Kings pick?
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| Memphis Grizzlies | -7.5 (-111) |
| Sacramento Kings | +7.5 (-111) |
Memphis recently dropped a 136-120 decision to the Miami Heat. This setback marked the team's fifth loss in six games.
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The Grizzlies trailed by five points at halftime. But after a competitive 24 minutes, Miami seized control of the game for good, courtesy of a 39-26 scoring advantage in the third quarter.
GG Jackson paced the offense with 28 points and nine rebounds, connecting on nine of 17 shot attempts. Jaylen Wells added 25 points on a 10-for-13 effort from the floor.
On the other side, the Kings have not won a game since mid-January. This stretch includes a 139-122 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
Sacramento trailed by just four points through the first 12 minutes. However, the Spurs turned up their intensity, pushing their lead to as many as 28 points in the fourth quarter on their way to an easy double-digit win.
Keegan Murray and DeMar DeRozan scored 20 points each. Maxime Raynaud posted a double-double that consisted of 16 points and 12 rebounds.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Grizzlies have won four of the previous six meetings in this series, and Sacramento is winless in its last 16 road contests. Simply put, Memphis wins this one convincingly.
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Memphis Grizzlies
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