The NBA has not seen a race like the Western Conference's battle for the postseason in a very long time, and one of Saturday's six games will have an direct effect when the Denver Nuggets, who currently holds onto eighth place, will host the Sacramento Kings. BetOnline.com has the Denver Nuggets -11 point favorites against the Sacramento Kings with the over/under set at 233 points.
All things considered, the Kings had a pretty decent season despite missing the playoffs. Sacramento have dealt with injuries all season as key players like Mike Bibby (since traded to Atlanta), Kevin Martin and Ron Artest all spent lengthy periods on the disabled list. But the future could be bright in Sacramento as Artest has said he does not want to opt out of his contract, while Martin is blossoming into one of the league's top young weapons.
The Nuggets have responded to the pressure of this late-season race with six wins in their last seven games, which included massive victories over Dallas and Golden State. However, the Nuggets are going to have to crack down on defense, as those seven games have averaged a combined 231.9 points. This style of play can get you through the regular season, but the game slows down drastically in the playoffs.
The Nuggets have won four of their last five meetings against the Kings, including both games this season. Look for the Nuggets to complete the season sweep this weekend. Get your Free NBA Pick in Now!
Sacramento at Denver – 9:00 PM ET
Free NBA Pick: Denver Nuggets
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