Portland Trailblazers vs. Sacramento Kings Odds & Pick: April 3rd 2010

Portland Trailblazers vs. Sacramento Kings
Free NBA Pick: Portland -6 -110 odds
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Pretty easy call here with the Blazers who have won 9 of their last 11 games overall. Portland’s two losses came against Western Conference powers in Denver and Phoenix, both on the road. Sacramento doesn’t have what it takes to even compete in this game, and they haven’t been competitive at all of late. The Kings have lost 6 straight games, all by at least 7 points. And it’s not due to stiff competition, either as four of those losses have come against the likes of the T’Wolves, Pacers, Nets and Grizzlies. Portland is 6-0 in their last 6 meetings with Sacramento, winning 5 of them by 7 points or more. This is just not a good spot for the Kings who are really only playing out their season, with little incentive to win games right now. Portland, on the other hand, has a lot to play for as they could really move up in the Western Conference standings with a big finish. The Blazers also come into this game looking to make amends for their 17-point loss to the Nuggets last time out. That loss left a sour taste in their mouths, and they are going to want to take their frustration out on the Kings here. The Trail Blazers are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. After a poor defensive effort last game, we look for Portland to be laying it all on the line on this end of the floor. The Kings are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as a home underdog. The Blazers are 28-9 ATS (+18.1 Units) after playing a road game this season. Take Portland and lay the points.