It’s going to be another fun night for sports fans as the NBA has served up a pair of intriguing Western Conference matchups that will definitely delight basketball lovers all over. After a disastrous road trip, the Portland Trail Blazers will look to regain the winning feeling at home when they take on the Utah Jazz at Moda Center.
Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors take on the struggling Sacramento Kings in a showdown at Sleep Train Arena. Read on below as we breakdown these two intriguing ballgames. If you’re looking for other sports action, though, you can also check out our early picks and predictions for the upcoming 2015-16 NFL season.
Utah Jazz vs. Portland Trail Blazers (10:00 PM ET)
Line: Utah Jazz (+8.5) at Portland Trail Blazers (-8.5); total: 194.5 – view all NBA lines
Portland capped off their three-game road trip with yet another defeat as they stumbled to a 95-88 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks Saturday night. The Blazers ended their trip with an atrocious 0-3 record as their recent struggles show no sign of abating. They have now lost eight of their last 11 games.
On the other hand, the Utah Jazz are starting to pick up some steam. They have won three of their last five games, including their shock 110-100 upset victory Friday over the Western Conference-leading Golden State Warriors. Gordon Hayward powered the Jazz in that game with 26 points and 15 boards as they grabbed their first victory over the Warriors in three tries this season.
The Jazz are 3-2 ATS in their last five meetings with the Blazers at Moda Center.
Writer’s Prediction
Portland wins, 94-83.
Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings (10:00 PM ET)
Line: Golden State Warriors (-9.5) at Sacramento Kings (+9.5); total: 217.5 – view all NBA lines
The Golden State Warriors returned to winning ways with an emphatic 106-87 win over the Phoenix Suns Saturday night. Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 25 points while Klay Thompson chipped in 22 as well to help Golden State avoid their first three-game losing streak of the season.
They will look to embark on a new winning run when they take on the Sacramento Kings later tonight. The Kings rolled to their first win in nine games with a nerve-wracking 99-94 victory over Indiana. Rudy Gay led the way for the Kings with 31 points, his second 30-plus point total for the season.
The Warriors are 5-0 SU/ATS in their last five meetings with the Kings.
Writer’s Prediction
The Warriors crush the Kings, 117-99. Create a betting account now and cash in on the best games for tonight.
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