Sacramento Kings (23-15) vs. Phoenix Suns (20-18)
Sacramento Kings vs. Phoenix Suns 1/16/24 – On Monday, January 16, 2024 will feature one of the premium matchups tips of NBA action when Sacramento Kings face Phoenix Suns on Monday Night Basketball 2024. Both teams have enjoyed strong seasons thus far; so this matchup should provide basketball fans with plenty of action-packed entertainment! We will analyze key statistics, player matchups and betting trends leading up to this exciting clash and provide invaluable insights and predictions into this thrilling clash.
Sacramento Kings boast an admirable 23-15 record and have done very well lately, winning three out of their last five games. On the road they boast an 11-7 mark against the spread and their offensive capabilities have been shown off perfectly with an average 118.2 point per game produced through efficient 47.8% field goal percentage shooting and 37.2% three-point percentage; additionally they average 6.9 steals and 4 blocks per game while on defense their defensive play is very solid; unfortunately their turnovers continue to plague them; totalling 12.8 turnovers each game played!
The Phoenix Suns (with a 20-18 record and 21 wins and 18 losses in 28 games played this year), have had mixed performances over their past five matches, winning two and losing three, respectively. Their road record against the spread stands at 8-8 while they boast an 82.1% free throw success rate at home. Offensively they average 115.6 points per game while shooting an incredible 47.2% from three-point distance while their shot-blocking abilities averaged an impressive 6.20 blocks per game while turnovers have become an issue averaged 13.9 turnovers per game during their home games.
Sacramento Kings vs. Phoenix Suns 1/16/24 Game Info.
| When: | Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 9:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Footprint Center |
| TV: | NBA TV |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
De’Aaron Fox (PG) vs. Kevin Durant (PF)
De’Aaron Fox has been one of the Sacramento Kings’ shining lights this season, averaging 35.2 minutes and 27.7 points over 32 games played. Not just a scorer but also an active playmaker (5.8 assists/game), De’Aaron has proven invaluable both offensively and defensively with his steals (1.6/game) and turnover creation abilities on both ends of the court; his assists-to-turnover ratio stands at just 2.2% currently.
Kevin Durant is an integral component of Phoenix Suns basketball team, contributing 36.8 minutes per game in 31 contests played, scoring 29.3 points per night while also offering 5.8 assists and 0.9 steals per game; defensively he contributes with 1.1 blocks per contest while remaining well-rounded with an average turnover rate of 3.2 per game.
When these two key players clash on the court, expect an intriguing clash of scoring prowess and playmaking skills that could determine how their game unfolds – promising an entertaining matchup to watch!
NBA Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
As far as current betting odds, bookmakers have yet to release spread, moneyline and total odds for this matchup; therefore it is crucial that we monitor these as they become available closer to game day; your decisions on this matchup may depend heavily on these final odds as well as your analysis of both teams strengths and weaknesses.
Sacramento Kings Betting Trends
The Kings have displayed consistency over their last five games, going 3-2 overall and 3-1-1 against the spread in this span. Their road record stands out; with an 11-7 mark against spread. Only once out of their last five matchups have seen totals go over, though 13 out of their 20 home court matchups had totals go beyond.
Phoenix Suns Betting Trends
The Suns have had an inconsistent recent run, going 2-3 in their last five games and 2-3 against the spread in those same five outings. On the road they boast an 8-8 mark against the spread; three of their last five total games went over; this pattern continued home as 14 of 22 totals went over during that same stretch of play.
Sacramento Kings vs. Phoenix Suns 1/16/24 Betting Picks
Sacramento Kings-Phoenix Suns matchup is highly anticipated, as several key factors come into play. De’Aaron Fox and Kevin Durant’s significant roles will certainly play into its outcome; furthermore, Sacramento has demonstrated excellent road consistency as they cover their spread regularly.
Today’s NBA top picks indicate that this matchup could go either way; therefore it might be wiser to wait for odds to come out before making a final choice. Should Sacramento be given preference against the spread, their recent road success against it might make them attractive picks; additionally keep an eye out on total score as both sides possess high scoring capabilities.
Free Pick and Prediction: Sacramento Kings 113, Phoenix Suns 110.