Portland Trail Blazers at Sacramento Kings 1/13/21 - NBA Picks & Predictions

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Last Updated: 01/13/2021 at 1:31 PM ET

The Portland Trail Blazers are set to visit the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California for a Western Conference clash against the Sacramento Kings. The Portland Trail Blazers come into this matchup with a 6-4 record, and they will be looking to continue they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent home game against the Toronto Raptors, 112-111. Leading the way for the Portland Trail Blazers was SG CJ McCollum as he recorded 30 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. Joining McCollum in the backcourt was all-star guard PG Damian Lillard who had a productive outing for the Trail Blazers with 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.

The Portland Trail Blazers had a solid shooting game against the Toronto Raptors as they connected on 38 of their 83 field goal attempts (45.8%), but they struggled from behind the three-point line (33.3%). The Portland Trail Blazers won the turnover battle against the Toronto Raptors (15-13), but they were edged out by the Raptors in the rebounding department (51-45).

The Sacramento Kings come into this matchup with a 5-6 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent home game against the Indiana Pacers, 127-122. Leading the way for the Sacramento Kings was SF Harrison Barnes as he recorded 30 points and 8 rebounds. PG De’Aaron Fox had a productive outing for the Kings as he pitched in 21 points, 9 assists, and 5 rebounds.

The Sacramento Kings had a good shooting game against the Indiana Pacers as they connected on 47 of their 84 field goal attempts (56%), and they were very good from behind the three-point line (46.9%). The Sacramento Kings lost the turnover battle against the Indiana Pacers (19-13), but they edged out the Pacers in the rebounding department (52-43).

The Sacramento Kings are coming off an impressive home win over a good Indiana Pacers team, and they should be able to repeat their success at home against a Portland team that has been inconsistent this season with a 6-4 record. The Kings have had little problems scoring the basketball this season as they have 6 different guys averaging at least 12 PPG, and the opportunities should be there against one of the worst defenses in the NBA as they Blazers rank 24th in points allowed. Ultimately, the Blazers have more star power and will pull this game out in the final minute but expect the Kings to keep this game within the number. Final Score Prediction, Portland Trail Blazers win but fail to cover ATS 125-122.

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