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Kings at Warriors, 10pm | Television: TNT
Last Chances:
Sacramento Kings +6
- The choice: Kings +6.0 (-110)
- Main trends: The Kings are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games at Golden State.
Not many gave the kings a big chance in this series. But here they are, with a 2-0 series lead as the uphill climb begins for the Warriors. To make matters worse for Golden State, they have to win Game 3 without Draymond Green.
Even without Green on the floor for Game 3, it’s still not surprising that the Warriors are favored. Still, the Kings are more than capable of covering this number on the road. They have an ATS record of 5-1 in their last six encounters against the defending champions. Sacramento has also won three of those games outright, including three of the last four.
It’s entirely possible that Sacramento big man Domantas Sabonis (when he plays — he’s listed as questionable) will dominate without Green guarding him in Game 3. Plus, De’Aaron Fox has been the straw for the Kings. Throughout the series, Fox has averaged a series-high 31.0 points per game, hitting six threes in the first three games. I wouldn’t be shocked if the Warriors scribbled out a win, but I believe the Kings are keeping it close.
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Jets at Golden Knights, 10pm | TV: TBS
Last Chances:
Vegas Golden Knights -150
The choice: Golden Knights (-165) — The Jets defeated the Golden Knights in Game 1, but while the 5-1 performance was impressive, I don’t expect a similar performance in Game 2. Prior to the start of the series, I said I wouldn’t be surprised if Hellebuyck wins in his one the Jets a game or two. That has already happened, so I expect Vegas to have more success against him this time.
Over their last 10 games, the Golden Knights have a 7-3 record after losing at least three goals at home. It will be interesting to see if head coach Bruce Cassidy moves away from Laurent Brossoit in net for Game 2. Either way, this is the kind of place where I could see a huge play from Jack Eichel as well as a strong defensive performance from the Golden Knights.
Main trend: The Golden Knights are 12-4 in their last 16 home games
76ers at Nets, 7:30 p.m. | Television: TNT
The Pick: Tyrese Maxey over 19.5 points (-121) — The story was all about MVP leader Joel Embiid when it comes to the Sixers. However, Embiid has only managed 26 and 20 points in the first two games against the Nets. That’s because Philadelphia has offered a more balanced offensive offense.
With that in mind, I’m all about Tyrese Maxey’s point support in this spot. Maxey has averaged 21.3 points per game in four games against the Nets this season, including the first two games of the series in the opening round. Maxey is fresh off a 33-point performance in Game 2. I would expect Maxey to stay aggressive and show from the perimeter. After all, he shoots 50.0 percent (9-of-18) of three in the series. If his shot keeps falling, he should easily hit 20 points here.
Main trends: Maxey has scored at least 20 points in two of his four games against the Nets this season