Although on paper the Blazers are a much much better team, I think they may be over-excited (first game, and at home) and have a tendency to play down. So, it will be close. Blazers 89 Kings 85
The pre-season is a contest in-and-of itself. It doesn't count toward the regular season standings but gives all of us a chance to get warmed up and ready for the regular season. Gramps...
The question really is, how long do the scrubs play, and how ugly does it get during that period of time? Blazers 92 Kings 78