Tuesday NBA Pick: Sacramento Kings at Memphis Grizzlies

Robert K - February 12th, 2008 .

Roberts Pick: Sacramento Kings (-5) over Memphis Grizzlies (L)

Two teams headed in opposite directions square off Tuesday night, as the improved Kings visit the reeling Grizzlies. Whatever you knew about Sacramento earlier in this season, throw it out; this is a completely different team with a healthy Mike Bibby and Kevin Martin in the lineup. Martin is one of the best-kept secrets in the NBA, a player who simply knows how to score. He’s struggled a bit of late, but facing a porous Memphis defense should remedy that. While the Kings struggled as far as wins go when two of their stars were out, it did give John Salmons the chance to prove that he can be a valuable contributor. He adds a legitimate threat off the bench who also gets it done on the defensive end.

Following the Pau Gasol trade, the Grizzlies are relying heavily on Rudy Gay and Mike Miller to carry the load, but these two don’t have nearly enough help surrounding them. Mike Conley should become a very good point guard in the future, but he’s not on the same level as Bibby right now. And without Gasol, the Grizzlies don’t have a serious threat in the post to alleviate the pressure on Gay and Miller. The bottom line is that Memphis is neither deep enough nor talented enough to hang with the Kings for 48 minutes. Take Sacramento minus the points.

Pick: Sacramento -5 (L)

Result: Sacramento 94: Memphis 107

Odds: 1.91 (-110)

Sportsbook: Bookmaker.com

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1. 1 Wizar - 02/12/2008 at 1:11 pm

    

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2. 2 GDaa6 - 02/12/2008 at 5:05 pm

    

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4. 4 Buddy Man - 02/12/2008 at 9:26 pm

    

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