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Dallas Mavericks vs Sacramento Kings NBA Picks, Odds, Predictions 10/31/21

Sacramento Kings (3-2) vs. Dallas Mavericks (3-2)
October 31, 2021 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Dallas Mavericks -4.5; Over/Under: -
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The Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks meet Sunday in NBA action at the American Airlines Center. The Sacramento Kings look for a win after splitting their last four games. The Dallas Mavericks look for a win after winning three of their last four games.

The Sacramento Kings are averaging 111 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 113.2 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Harrison Barnes is averaging 25 points and 10.4 rebounds, while De’Aaron Fox is averaging 19.4 points and 4.4 rebounds. Buddy Hield is the third double-digit scorer and Richaun Holmes is grabbing 10 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.

The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 97 points on 39.6 percent shooting and allowing 103.8 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 22.4 points and seven assists, while Tim Hardaway Jr. is averaging 12.8 points and three rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Brunson is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 31 percent from beyond the arc and 70.8 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.

The Kings are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 road games and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall. The Mavericks are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 home games and 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The under is 19-7-1 in Kings last 27 overall. The under is 5-0 in Mavericks last 5 overall. The Kings are 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Dallas and 21-6-1 ATS in the last 28 meetings.

The Sacramento Kings continue to surprise some folks, but the jury is still out on them in terms of playing at this level consistently. The Dallas Mavericks haven’t looked great through five games and are hard to trust in the favorite role, but they’re due for a breakout performance and at home is where they’d likely find their footing. I’m just not sold on the Kings and need more to consider them. Give me the Mavs and the free points.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Dallas Mavericks -4.5

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