The set-up: Both teams need victories to advance past the first eight games. The longer lay off though has me believing that each side will come out with some "offensive rust" to start.

The pick: Also note, I'm basing this pick on the massive amount of talent that's going to be sidelined for each club.

Sacramento

De'Aaron Fox Ankle is questionable

Harrison Barnes COVID-19 is questionable Friday vs San Antonio

Richaun Holmes COVID-19 is questionable Friday vs San Antonio

Buddy Hield COVID-19 is questionable Friday vs San Antonio

Alex Len COVID-19 is questionable Friday vs San Antonio

Jabari Parker COVID-19 is questionable Friday vs San Antonio

Marvin Bagley III Foot is out indefinitely

San Antonio Spurs

LaMarcus Aldridge Shoulder is out for season

Dejounte Murray Calf is out indefinitely

Jakob Poeltl Knee is out indefinitely

10* TOTAL OF THE MONTH on the UNDER Kings/Spurs.