Will Kings cover vs. Nuggets? | Caleb Williams would be 'excited' to be drafted by Bears

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

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It's a bit smaller of a slate in the NBA tonight with just six games on the schedule. Still, there are a few polarizing matchups with the Kings taking on the Nuggets and the Lakers facing off against the Clippers. Consider this a sneak preview for the type of expert analysis and insight you will receive as a SportsLine subscriber.

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Today's top story

CALEB WILLIAMS SAYS HE'D BE "EXCITED" TO BE DRAFTED BY BEARS

The NFL offseason is getting into full swing with the annual Scouting Combine taking place in Indianapolis this week, and a lot of eyes are on the Chicago Bears. During an interview with ESPN, USC quarterback Caleb Williams revealed that he'd be "excited" if he was selected by the Bears with the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft. The Bears front office has a big decision on their hands as they will need to decide if they're going to hang onto quarterback Justin Fields or select Williams to command their offense.

Here's what Williams had to say about potentially being selected by the Bears:

Williams: "If I get drafted by the Bears, I'll be excited," Williams told ESPN. "If they trade the pick, and I get drafted by someone else, I'm just as excited. Speaking about Chicago, they have a talented team, a talented offense and defense. For anyone to be in that situation, I think they'd be excited."

The Hot Ticket

Kings at Nuggets, 9 p.m. | TV: NBA League Pass

The Pick: Kings +8 (-110)

Key trend: The Kings are 3-0 ATS when facing the Nuggets this season.

SportsLine expert Jason La Canfora is 15-6 in his last 21 NBA picks.

La Canfora:"Sacramento is 3-0 ATS against the Nuggets in their last three meetings and just covered as 5.5-point underdogs at Denver back on Feb. 14. The Nuggets are just 5-8 as a home favorite since Christmas, while the Kings are 10-6 ATS as road dogs. The Kings beat the Nuggets in a low-scoring close game the last time around. While this seems like a bad matchup for Denver, Sacramento is playing more solid defense lately and can keep this game close."

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Also on tonight ...

Pelicans at Pacers, 7:30 p.m. | TV: ESPN

The Projection: Pelicans +6.5 (-109)| Grade: A -- Strong

SportsLine's Projection Model has a "A" grade on the spread with a "B" grade for the moneyline for the contest. The Pelicans are 5-3 ATS over their last eight home games, so expect that trend to continue in what should be a close game.

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