Published Mar 28, 1:10am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 28, 1:10am ET
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One of the games on Saturday's NBA slate features the Atlanta Hawks hosting the Sacramento Kings. Who has the edge in our Hawks vs Kings pick?
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| Atlanta Hawks | -15.5 (-110) |
| Sacramento Kings | +15.5 (-110) |
Atlanta's three-game win streak ended with a 109-102 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday night.
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The Hawks were ahead at the break, but were outscored 32-22 in the third, turning a five-point lead into a five-point deficit. Jayson Tatum sealed the game with three free throws after he was fouled on a 3-point attempt late in the shot clock.
Jalen Johnson led the way with 29 points, six rebounds, and six assists. CJ McCollum scored 21 points and grabbed five rebounds.
After posting a four-point victory against Brooklyn, the Kings have dropped their last two games. Their most recent setback was a 121-117 loss to the Orlando Magic.
Sacramento trailed by nine opints after the first quarter before trimming the deficit to one point (116-115) with 59.4 seconds left to play in regulation. Fortunately, Jalen Suggs responded with a 3-pointer that pushed the lead back to four, allowing the Magic to notch their 39th win of the season.
DeMar DeRozan led six double-digit scorers. He paced the offense with 33 points, 11 assists, and six rebounds. Daeqwon Plowden led the bench unit with 23 points, going 6-for-10 from beyond the arc.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Hawks are undefeated in their previous 11 home games. Sacramento has dropped 17 of its last 20 road outings.
Pick: Hawks
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Atlanta Hawks
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