[InTheHole]

Matt Rivers

For Friday take the points with the Kings.

Talk about a game with no defense, wow!?!??! That certainly doesn't bode well backing a dog as a big number like this is probably easier to cover when the scoreboard is about to go through the roof but the Suns cannot be laying such a gaudy price as they really are not that good.

Sacramento is finishing up a horrific and nighmarish season but they have been a lot more competitive of late as evidenced by just beating these same Suns a few short days ago and then covering at Golden State in that overtime game on Wednesday where Kevin Martin poured in 50 points.

The Kings may have one of the worst records in the league but they are somewhat capable with Martin, Spencer Hawes, Andres Nocioni and a few others. I'm not at all implying they should once again beat Steve Nash, Shaq and the home Suns but in a pace that is faster than fast Sac-Town should feel somewhat comfortable and stay in this thing.

Phoenix definitely has no room for error and has to win every game they have remaining in order to have any chance at making the playoffs but the Suns really are not a very good team anymore and being up against an improving team that has zero to lose is not conducive, in my opinion, to coverr a dozen or so points.

Phoenix does have a measure of revenge and is obviously the superior team but the Kings know they just beat these same Suns and will be loose and ready to run.

121-115 Suns!