My expectation is the Kings can stay below this spread while to be honest, I think they might even win this game outright.
So my bet here is on underdog, risky, that's true given on fact Sacramento had weak start of the season, only 1-5 for them so far. This only win was on the road, in Dallas. The main problem of Kings is fact they are the team yet to be built. They have quality but they are young and need time. Obviously the Kings went for another path after get rid of DeMarcus Cousins. Though, not to much success for the Kings in period since Cousins went to New Orleans late in previous season. No way this team will be in race for play off spot but from time to time, they could be great betting option. IMO tonight's game is such.
I like Bogdan Bogdanovic plus rookie guard De'Aron Fox, these two could be bright future of this team. In previous game we saw embarrassing home loss for the Kings vs Washington Wizards but obviously Pacers are not that level. Plus no way Fox will repeat such bad game he played last time.
Pacers (3-3) have the new look too. I do not rate them too high, not even close to playoffs, so that's why Kings could be looking for a win here.
Victor Oladipo, the new Indiana guard, was their best player so far. Exactly he has scored deciding 3 - pointer in last seconds for a win over SA Spurs couple days ago. I must admit, Pacers were better than expected. Not too much looking on record (3-3) but they were covering the spreads. Still, big fact is they were mainly underdogs. Namely in only one out of six games, Indiana was favorite. Tonight is the second time. I doubt Pacers will manage well in such favorite role.
Kings +5.5
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