Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings Prediction
| Game Time | 10:00 pm EST |
| Memphis Grizzlies Line | +4.5 |
| Sacramento Kings Line | -4.5 |
| Total | 237.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
In this all-Western matchup between two squads sitting on opposite sides of the conference table, the Sacramento Kings are hosting the Memphis Grizzlies. The Kings have finally bounced back after a brutal six-game losing streak, and now have back-to-back wins, as they are playing their third straight home game. The Grizzlies have been one of the best team of the West this season, but they are playing their fourth consecutive road game. Memphis has been less effective on the road this season, and are currently on their 4th stop of a five-game road trip.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings Prediction
Sacramento Kings Injury Report: Keegan Murray, Devin Carter are questionable
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report: Y. Kawamura, J. LaRavia, Zach Edey, Brandon Clarke are questionable, GG Jackson, Marcus Smart, Ja Morant, Santi Aldama, Vince Williams are out.
Sacramento Kings Form and Trends
The Kings have a 15-19 record this season and are sitting on the 12th place of the West. The Kings are 12-21-1 against the spread and 17-17 in over/under. Sacramento has an 8-12 home record, but are 5-13-1 against the spread, with a +1.7-point differential. The Kings are 2-6 in their last 8 games, and 2-7 against the spread in their last 9. Under is 5-1 in their last 6 home games.
The Kings are coming off a 113-107 win over Philadelphia, who were missing Joel Embiid. Four of five Sacramento starters scored 17+ points, led by De’Aaron Fox with 35 points and 4 assists.
Fox leads the Kings in scoring with an average of 26.8 points, adding 5 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game. Domantas Sabonis adds 20.6 points, 6.1 assists and a team-high 13.8 rebounds.
Memphis Grizzlies Form and Trends
The Grizzlies have a 23-11 record this season and are sitting on the second place of the Western Conference. Memphis is 23-11 against the spread and 21-13 in over/under. The Grizzlies have a 9-7 road record, and are 10-6 against the spread, with a +4.4-point differential. Memphis is 9-3 in their last 12 games and are 9-3 against the spread. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 games.
The Grizzlies are coming off a 117-112 win in Phoenix, even though they did not shoot the ball very well, making just 43% of their shots from the field. Jaren Jackson Jr and Desmond Bane led Memphis’ offense with 38 and 31 points respectively.
Jaren Jackson leads the Grizzlies in scoring with 22.1 points and 6.1 rebounds. Ja Morant adds 21.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and a team-high 7.9 assists but he is out with an injury.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Kings average 114.8 points per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. They shoot 47.5% from the field, which ranks 8th in the league, and 33.8% from beyond the arc (24th). Defensively, the Kings allow 113.5 points per game, ranking 17th in the league.
Offensively, the Grizzlies are the best team in the NBA, with 123.2 points per game. They have the 7th-best field goal percentage, with 48.2% and a 36.8% three-point percentage (12th). Defensively, they allow 114.1 points per game, which ranks 19th in the league.
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Grizzlies won 115-110 at home. The Kings won all three meetings against the Grizzlies last season, but the Grizzlies were 2-1 against the spread. Memphis is 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 overall meetings. Under is 7-1 in their last 8 meetings.
Prediction
In this Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings Prediction, the Kings are coming as -4.5 home favorites. The Grizzlies are rightfully favored, as they have been the far better team through the course the season. Memphis is the fourth-best covering team on the road this season, while on the other hand, the Kings are the third-worst covering team at home, with just 5-13-2 against the spread. The Kings are coming off back-to-back wins, but they now face a real challenge against one of the best teams both of the West and of the whole league. I expect the guests to take care of business against an inferior team, so take the Memphis Grizzlies and lay the points on the road. Nick’s Free Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +4.5
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