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Alex Barutha
Hornets to cover +12.5 points (-110) at Jazz -- DraftKings, 3:53 PM CT
Charlotte will be down Gordon Hayward and Cody Martin but have shown a surprising amount of reliance without key players available. They're only .500, but I think they're still too talented to be underdogs by this much, even if it's on the road. Plus, with a spread this big, the backdoor cover is always in play.
Nick Whalen
Golden State Warriors -12.5 (-115) vs. Sacramento Kings -- DraftKings Sportsbook, 2:30PM CT
This is not setting up well for the Kings, to put it lightly. Sacramento has six players in COVID-19 protocols, including De'Aaron Fox, while Richaun Holmes (eye) will likely miss another contest. Meanwhile, the Warriors rested most of their regulars over the weekend, so Steph and Co. should be well-prepared to get back to pushing for the best record in the West. Golden State is down Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole, but the Warriors should have more than enough to cruise to an easy win at home.
