Before each Sacramento Kings game, I try to find a stat that will dictate the game's outcome. Theoretically, if the Kings win the swing stat, they win the game. If they lose the stat, they lose the game.

Analyzing Friday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Sacramento Kings odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Before each Sacramento Kings game, I try to find a stat that will dictate the game's outcome. Theoretically, if the Kings win the swing stat, they win the game. If they lose the stat, they lose the game.

The NBA continues with the NBA Cup tournament on Friday and we take a look at a matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Sacramento Kings. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Kings prediction and pick.

After an 0-3 start to the week, the Timberwolves have one more chance to notch a win as they head to Sacramento to face the Kings. The Wolves simply can’t afford to lose this game if they want to compete for the NBA Cup and maintain a semblance of pride.

Rebounds are becoming a telling stat for Sacramento. In their wins, they are grabbing 47.2 rebounds per game, which would tie the Chicago Bulls for fourth most in the league. In their losses, they plummet to 38.2, fewer than the league-worst Philadelphia 76ers 39.5 per contest.