This is a 10* TOP SIDE on the Kings.

Sacramento never had a chance in last night's 128-75 loss in Boston. It was down 38-13 in the first-quarter.

The lowly Kings "checked out" early in that one, preparing for this more winnable contest against these "on again, off again" Atlanta Hawks.

Sacramento plays with revenge here as well after a 108-102 home loss to Atlanta as a 2-point favorite at the start of the year. That's significant to note as well as the Kings are 7-2 ATS in their last nine in trying to revenge a SU/ATS home loss against an opponent.

They're also 6-1 ATS in their last seven after five or more ATS losses in a row.

The Hawks come in complacent after four straight wins. Most recently it was a 113-91 road win at Charlotte. That's important to note as Atlanta is just 2-6 ATS in its last eight off a SU/ATS road win in which it held its opponent to 95 or fewer points.

With the Celtics and Lakers coming to town up next, this also sets up as a look-ahead spot for the home side.

Expect a much more competitive game out of the KINGS tonight, but grab as many points as you can.

Good luck, NP