This is a 10* ASSASSIN on the Sacramento Kings.

While we are primarily a situationally based handicapping service, we don't prescribe to any one single methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account a bunch of different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. The actual contestants on the field of play rarely enter into our equation when making selections, unless it's a Top 3 player like a LeBron James or Aaron Rodgers etc. One set of criteria which we almost always use when making our decisions, are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics. Sometimes these stats can be overrated and other times they help foreshadow the outcome of a contest.

This particular play is based on a couple of different factors:

- Motivation: we like the Kings to come out fired up here, after losing 122-103 at Golden State, the team would then be humbled in a 110-105 home loss to the lowly 76ers.

- DeMarcus Cousins: The Kings' big man has been playing really well of late, he had 21 points, 11 boards and three blocks before fouling out in the setback to Philadelphia. Note that Cousins averages 27.9 PPG at home as well. And finally note that Cousins has dominated the Suns throughout his career with averages of 23.2 points and 13.8 boards in his last nine vs. them.

- Revenge Factor: Cousins did not play in a 118-97 road loss to Phoenix back on November 4th.

- Poor defense: The Suns have lost seven straight and have given up an average of 108 points on 49.2 percent shooting in that span.

- ATS Stats: Note that Phoenix is just 5-9 ATS after scoring 105 points or more, while Sacramento is already 4-2 ATS this year after three or more consecutive SU losses.

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