Non-Conf Game of the Month NBA
(NBA) Heat (MIA) vs. Kings (SAC),
Point Spread: 3.50 | -105.00 Heat (MIA) (Away)
Result: Loss
T.M. Selection: HEAT

While I do think Miami can win this game outright, in the end I'll recommend grabbing the points. This is a big time contrarian play, with the majority of the betting public quick to back the home side in this one. This is because Sacramento is at home and is riding a 4-game winning streak. However, the Kings are in a tough scheduling spot here after a blowout win over the rival Warriors last night by 30 points. The Kings come in to this non-conference match-up possibly flat after such a big divisional win over Steph Curry and Golden State last night. As for the Heat, it is back to back losses entering this game including an ugly loss by 36 points in most recent defeat. It's not what you do when you get knocked down, but what you do when you get back up that matters. Miami gets back up here! The Kings shot lights-out from all over the floor in Sunday's win, and I don't see that happening again either. With Sacramento having just played last night, there is a situational factor here too. The Kings had lost 6 straight before this 4-game winning streak and Sacramento could already be thinking ahead to their long road trip back east which is on deck. Miami certainly is only thinking about this game as they are desperate to get back on track. The hungry road dog is the bet here.

T.M. Prediction: 115-110 Miami