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NBA 2015 Season Sacramento Kings vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview: Odds, Starting Lineups and Predictions; Read Before Placing Your Bets!

| Nov 03, 2015 11:56 AM EST

DeMarcus Cousins and Marc Gasol

The NBA 2015 Season continues and on Tuesday, November 3, a highly-anticipated match between two of the best big men in basketball is scheduled.

However, that face-off may have to wait as it was confirmed that DeMarcus Cousins will not be able to play. Rotowire reported that the Kings center has injured his Achilles and this was confirmed by Sean Cunningham of ABC in a tweet.

"Kings C DeMarcus Cousins will not play next 2 games for sure. Was at practice today getting treatment."

The Memphis Grizzlies just came from a a 50-point demolition from the Golden State Warriors. As Rotowire pointed out, they have a 2-2 record, but their losses were demoralizing.

"Memphis' two wins came against teams who finished below .500 last season, and their two losses have been blowouts to the two teams in the NBA Finals from last year. In those two losses, they lost by a combined 80 points and averaged just 72.5 points per game."

In contrast, the Kings have a worse win-loss record at 1-2 but they were close games. They were able to flex their muscles against the Los Angeles Lakers, but their loss to the Clippers hurt more because DeMarcus Cousins got injured.

Still, the consensus is Sacramento on a +5 spread, meaning most oddsmakers believe that the Grizzlies would eke out a win, but only within 5 points.

Of course, it would have been different if DeMarcus Cousins were playing-and this is why it is best to be updated.

The projected starting lineups for the Memphis Grizzlies:

PG     Mike Conley

SG     Courtney Lee

SF     Tony Allen

PF     Zach Randolph

C       Marc Gasol

The projected starting lineups for the Sacramento Kings:

PG     Rajon Rondo

SG     Ben McLemore

SF     Rudy Gay

PF     Kosta Koufos

C       Willie Cauley-Stein

The Grizzlies might take out their frustration on the Kings, taking advantage of the hole in the middle. But the rookie is no slump. It's a baptism of fire for rookie Willie Cauley-Stein as he goes up against the NBA's best center last year.

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