# **Upcoming NBA Game: Portland Trail Blazers at Sacramento Kings** ## Live Odds, Expert Betting Picks, and Predictions The Portland Trail Blazers (29-31) will face off against the Sacramento Kings (32-25) on Monday, March 6, at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. The Kings enter this matchup as 3-point favorites, according to DraftKings Sportsbook, with the over/under set at 244.5 points. ## Betting Picks and Analysis The Kings have been one of the most surprising teams in the NBA this season, currently sitting in third place in the Western Conference. They are led by De'Aaron Fox, who is averaging 24.8 points and 6.3 assists per game. The Trail Blazers, on the other hand, have struggled this season, currently sitting in 11th place in the Western Conference. They are led by Damian Lillard, who is averaging 24.0 points and 7.3 assists per game. The Kings are the better team in this matchup and should be able to win at home. They are playing with more confidence and have a better overall roster. The Trail Blazers are a dangerous team, but they are not playing well enough to beat the Kings right now. ## Expert Predictions The consensus among experts is that the Kings will win this game. Here are some expert predictions: - ESPN's Kevin Pelton: Kings by 6 - CBS Sports' John Hollinger: Kings by 5 - The Action Network's Matt Moore: Kings by 4 ## Betting Trends - The Kings are 16-12 ATS at home this season. - The Trail Blazers are 13-15 ATS on the road this season. - The over/under is 14-14 in Kings home games this season. - The over/under is 12-16 in Trail Blazers road games this season. ## Key Matchups - Damian Lillard vs. De'Aaron Fox - Anfernee Simons vs. Kevin Huerter - Jerami Grant vs. Harrison Barnes ## How to Watch The game will be televised on NBC Sports Northwest and Bally Sports Sacramento. You can also stream the game live on NBA League Pass. ## Conclusion The Kings are the better team in this matchup and should be able to win at home. The Trail Blazers are a dangerous team, but they are not playing well enough to beat the Kings right now.
