The Cleveland Cavaliers have lost two in a row and are now heading to Sacramento to meet the Kings. According to the local media, Domantas Sabonis won’t play for the hosts, which is a problem for the struggling Kings.
Cleveland Cavaliers News
The Cavaliers had 16 wins in a row before losing twice. After being stunned at home to the Orlando Magic, 108-103, they were hammered in Los Angeles against the Clippers 132-119. The second half was disastrous for the Cavs who were outplayed 46-64.
Donovan Mitchell was guarded well. He scored only 18 points, shooting 5-for-18 from the field. Also, the Cleveland team was heavily outrebounded, having 20 boards fewer than the hosts, 29-49. Max Struss had a team-high 24 points for the guests.
Sacramento Kings
The Kings beat the Memphis Grizzlies 132-122, snapping their four-game losing streak. They are still in the NBA playoff race, yet without Domantas Sabonis, who got injured and will sit out all the games until the end of March. He is a vital piece of the Kings’ system, averaging 19.2 points and the NBA-best 13.9 boards.
Three players had 20 or more points against the Grizzlies – Malik Monk 28, Zach LaVine 23, and DeMar DeRozan ended the night with 22 buckets. The Kings scored 20 three scored.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Sacramento Kings Head to Head
This will be the first game of the year between the two sides. Interestingly, over the last ten events, the Kings have an edge over the Cavs, winning seven and losing just three.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Sacramento Kings Betting Predictions
The Cavaliers lost back-to-back games, but to be honest, we can hardly believe this team might lose three in a row. Especially in this case, because one of the best players in the league won’t play for their rivals. That’s why we pick the Cavs to win and cover a 4.5-point spread.
Betting Tip: Cavaliers -4.5
Bookmaker: BetOnline
Odds: 1.87
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