The Saturday NBA schedule will tip-off with a matchup between the Miami Heat and the Sacramento Kings from the Golden 1 Center. The Heat (2-4) have been an elite defensive team over the past few seasons, but currently rank 14th in defensive efficiency. On Thursday, Miami was outscored in each quarter and allowed Golden State to shoot 50 percent from the field during a 123-110 road loss.
All-Star G/F Jimmy Butler led Miami with 27 points (8-13 FG), eight assists, six rebounds, and six steals. Bam Adebayo added 26 points and eight rebounds for the Heat, who were dominated on the glass by a 50-31 margin.
The Sacramento Kings hired Golden State assistant Mike Brown as their new head coach to fix the defense and the results have not been inspiring. The Kings are looking to snap a season-starting four game losing streak and rank 24th in the league in defensive efficiency. On Thursday, Sacramento allowed Memphis to score 30 plus points in each quarter of a 125-110 home loss.
Sacramento G De'Aaron Fox tallied a team-high 27 points on 11-for-19 shooting and pulled down six boards. Domantas Sabonis added 11 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists for the Kings. Memphis outscored Sacramento 66-54 in the paint.'
Recent Betting Trends
- Heat are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
- Kings are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.
- Under is 4-0 in Heat last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
- Under is 5-1 in Kings last 6 overall.
- Under is 4-1 in Kings last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Free NBA Pick:
UNDER 227.5