NBA *HARDWOOD HAMMER*
(NBA) Sacramento vs. Miami,
Point Spread: -3.50 | -101.00 Miami (Home)
Result: Win
Play: Miami Heat
Rating: 8*

The Sacramento Kings are coming straight off a 106-95 loss at Atlanta last night. They'll visit the Heat at Miami here the next day, and I think the home team will cover this spread easily. The Kings' game revolves around DeMarcus Cousins, but he'll be tired after battling it out with Dwight Howard yesterday. Tonight he'll have to take on arguably the best center in the NBA in Hassan Whiteside, and that won't be an easy task with heavy legs after last night's matchup.

The Heat have dropped back-to-back games since a 108-96 win against Boston in the season opener, but there's no shame in defeats to Charlotte and San Antonio. By the same token, the Kings' 2-2 record is a bit skewed in their favor due to wins against Phoenix and Minnesota. Take the Heat to win and cover the spread.