Sacramento Kings vs Washington Wizards 3/18/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
On Saturday, the Sacramento Kings will visit the Washington Wizards seeking their third consecutive victory. With a record of 42-27, the Kings currently top the Pacific division, holding a 4 ½ game lead over second-place Phoenix.
They are second in the Western Conference, trailing first-place Denver by the same margin.
Led by De’Aaron Fox, who averages 25.6 points per game, and Domantas Sabonis, who is second in scoring, rebounding, and assists with 19.0 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game, Sacramento has six players with double-figure averages, and the team scores an average of 121.2 points per game.
The Kings are sizzling hot as they’ve won 10 of their last 12 matches overall and will be aiming for a third straight victory after humbling the Nets in a 101-96 road win, Thursday.
Center Domantas Sabonis led the team with 24 points, 21 rebounds, and five assists, PG De’Aaron Fox added 18 points with five assists while Malik Monk chipped in 12 points and six assists off the bench.
The Kings shot just 39 percent from the field and 13 of 41 from the 3-point line as they dominated the second quarter by 30-17 to build a 17-point lead which kept them in the front right till the end despite a late rally from the Nets.
- Sacramento is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings with the Wizards.
- The Sacramento Kings are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games against Washington.
- The Kings are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games on the road.
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Sacramento Kings vs Washington Wizards Predictions 3/18/2023
Washington, currently third in the Southeast division with a record of 32-37 and 10th in the Eastern Conference standings, will host the Kings after completing a back-to-back on Saturday.
Bradley Beal leads the Wizards in scoring and assists with averages of 23.4 points and 5.5 assists per game, respectively, while Kristaps Porzingis is the second-leading scorer and top rebounder with averages of 22.9 points and 8.5 rebounds per game.
With four players averaging double figures in scoring, the Wizards score an average of 113.0 points per game.
The Wizards are struggling, losing four of their last five games overall, and are hoping to bounce back here after getting thrashed by the Cavaliers in a 117-94 road loss last night.
PG Bradley Beal led the team with 22 points, eight rebounds, and five assists, Center Kristaps Porzingis added 20 points with nine rebounds, and two blocks while SF Corey Kispert chipped in with 12 points off the bench.
Washington shot 46 percent from the field and eight of 23 from the 3-point line as they got off to a poor start and leaked 61 points in the first half to fall behind early things only got worse in the fourth quarter where the Cavaliers finished with a flurry to make it a blowout.
- The total stayed UNDER in 9 of Washington’s last 11 games over the Kings.
- The Washington Wizards are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games at home.
- The total remained UNDER in 6 of Washington’s last 7 games at home against Sacramento.
Sacramento Kings vs Washington Wizards. The NBA pick for this game is the Sacramento Kings. The Wizards will have a home-court advantage on Saturday but the edge here goes to Sacramento.
The Kings will be better rested, and Washington will be playing the second half of a back-to-back with the first half on the road versus a tough Cleveland defense.
Sacramento has covered the number in four of his last five, while in contrast, Washington has failed to cover the number in five of the last seven. Prediction: Sacramento Kings win and cover ATS 119-109.
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Sacramento Kings vs Washington Wizards 3/18/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
NBA Starting Time: 8:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Global 1 Center in Sacramento, CA
Date: Saturday, March 18, 2023
TV: NSWA
NBA Odds: Sacramento Kings -2.5
NBA Totals: 226.5