This is a 10* BOOKIEKILLER on the Lakers.

Clearly the Lakers have a lot of issues, but I think this is a contest that sets up well for htem finally.

Sacramento is off a satisfying 127-120 home win over Cleveland. The Kings have been profitable for bettors of late, going 5-1 ATS their last six. However, I think they're now finally over-valued in this position.

WIth a game at home against the Warriors on Sunday, followed by the Nets, this sets up as a natural "look ahead" spot as well.

Letdown + look-ahead = trap game.

Everyone likes beating up on the Lakers and kicking the King and company while they're down, but we can expect LA to fight tooth and nail here in this very winnable game.

THe Lakers are off the 114-101 loss to the Clippers. It's been a miserable start to the season, and it won't get any better for LA moving forward, but here's a spot where I definitely feel the home side has a legitimate shot at winning outright.

However, the official call will be to grab as many points as you can.

The play is the LAKERS.

Good luck, NP