This is a 10* COAST-TO-COAST EXPRESS on the Sacramento Kings.

Both teams are in need of wins, but the home side more so in this situation. Miami is 2-4 after falling 123-11 at Golden State on Thursday.

The Heat actually return home to face the defending champs on November 1st, so this sets up as a "look-ahead" spot for the visitors. The Kings don't have that luxury though.

They're 0-4 after falling 125-110 to Memphis here on Thursday. Sacramento has a tough upcoming road trip starting in Charlotte on Halloween, so trying to get off the schneid here at home is pretty much paramount for the Kings.

Other than its latest loss though, Sacramento has been competitive in every other loss.

The Heat have plenty of issues right now, with several key players struggling. Miami is only averaging 107.2 PPG, while the Kings are averaging 113.

I say it's a desperate Sacarmento home side that finally steps up here and delivers with a full four-quarter performance. The outright is obviously possible, but the official call will be to grab the points with the KINGS.

Good luck, NP