Memphis Grizzlies vs. Sacramento Kings Odds & Pick: March 22nd 2010

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Sacramento Kings
Free NBA Pick: Memphis -2 -110 odds
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Memphis is fighting for a playoff spot, so every game is huge for them going forward. The Grizzlies cannot afford to overlook the teams playing out the string, so with a trip to Sacramento tonight, we expect Memphis to come with a strong effort against the Kings in this spot. The Grizzlies have been terrific on the road lately as they’ve won and covered 7 of their last 8 games on the highway, and that streak should continue tonight.

Sacramento may be without their best player, Tyreke Evans, for tonight’s game. Evans suffered a concussion and injured jaw in the Kings’ heartbreaking double overtime loss to Milwaukee on Friday night. Evans was injured with just about 2 minutes left to play in the game when Sacramento held an 8-point lead. Once he left the court, the Kings offense went stale and they allowed the Bucks to tie the game and win it in double OT.

The Kings played terrific in their win at the Clippers yesterday afternoon. They were able to win by 13 points without Evans who did not play because of his injury. But we often see teams step-up in the absence of their best player in that first game. However, in the game that follows, we usually see that team suffer a letdown as they are unable to sustain the emotional high from winning without their best player. Evans is listed as questionable tonight as is the Grizzlies’ Marc Gasol, and since we haven’t been able to confirm either player’s status, we’ll just suggest Memphis as a free play for tonight.