Philadelphia 76ers vs Sacramento Kings Preview
At 7:30 ET on ESPN, the Kings and 76ers tip-off in a non-conference matchup in Philadelphia. The 76ers (-112) are favored by 1 over the Kings (-107) and the over/under line is set at 241.5.
Sacramento is currently 23-14 on the season and 5th in the Western Conference. The Kings have won two straight games. As for Philadelphia, they are 23-13 and 3rd in the Eastern Conference. The 76ers have lost three in a row.
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Philadelphia 76ers vs Sacramento Kings Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then 76ers and Kings have gone in favor of the 76ers, putting together a record of 9-1. In the last five head to head games between the Kings and 76ers, the average combined point total is 223 points per game. The over/under record in these matchups is 2-3.
- In their last three road games, Sacramento has averaged 125 points per game while allowing 100. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
- Through their last five home contests, the 76ers offense has averaged 116 points per game while allowing an average of 116. Philadelphia posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 2-3 ATS.
- The last ten games that Sacramento was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 7-3 while going 5-5 straight up.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the 76ers have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Sacramento Kings Prediction
So far this season, the Kings have an overall record of 23-14, which puts them in 2nd place in the Pacific Division and 5th in the Western Conference. When playing non-conference opponents, they are 8-2.
Sacramento has been the underdog in 7 of their 37 games this season and has gone 4-3 in those games. Against the spread, they are 11-6 on the road as the underdog and have covered the spread in four straight road games.
As the underdog, the Kings have an average scoring differential of +4.6 points per game. On the road, their scoring differential is +2.3 PPG. In their last game, they were 8-point favorites and won 123-98 vs. the Hornets.
The Kings’ O/U record for the season is 18-18-1. In their last game, the combined scoring total was 221, which was below the O/U line of 230.5. This season, 32 of their games have had lower O/U lines than 241.5.
In their last two games, the Kings have been the favorite and have won both games straight up and against the spread. Their current overall ATS record is 20-17, and they have an average scoring differential of 0.2 PPG vs. the spread.
So far this season, the Kings have been one of the most potent offenses in the league, ranking 8th in scoring at 118.2 points per game. However, their scoring has been slightly lower on the road, averaging 114.6 points per game.
When it comes to pace, Sacramento is 9th in the league at 100.1 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Kings are shooting 47% on the season (13th).
One of the strengths of the Kings’ offense has been their three-point shooting. They are 3rd in the league in three-pointers made per game at 15.2. Overall, Sacramento is hitting 37% of their attempts from beyond the arc.
So far, the Kings’ defense is ranked 21st in the league at 117.2 points per contest. Opponents are hitting 54.8% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 38.2% of their three-point attempts.
Today, the 76ers will be looking to snap their three-game losing streak as they host the Kings. Despite their recent struggles, the 76ers are still 3rd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 23-13.
At home, the 76ers have gone 13-6 this season, and they are 10-7 on the road. When playing at home, the 76ers have an average scoring differential of +9.8 PPG, while they have a scoring differential of +5.6 PPG on the road.
As the favorite, the 76ers have gone 21-6 straight up and 20-7 ATS. Their average scoring differential in these games is +11.6 PPG. As the underdog, the 76ers have gone 2-7 straight up and 4-5 ATS.
The average over/under line in 76ers games this season is 229.9, which is lower than today’s line of 241.5. This year, 33 of their games have had lower O/U lines than 241.5. The team’s O/U record for the season is 21-15, and their games have averaged 231.9 PPG.
In their last game, the 76ers lost to the Hawks by a score of 139-132. They were 1-point underdogs going into the game, and the combined scoring total was 271, surpassing the O/U line of 246.5.
So far this season, the 76ers are 6th in the NBA in scoring at 119.9 points per game. At home, they are averaging 120.5 points per game.
Philadelphia has been one of the most aggressive teams in the league at getting to the free-throw line. They lead the NBA in free throws made and attempted per game.
In terms of pace, the 76ers are 14th in the league. They have been above the NBA scoring average in 58.3% of their games.
Philadelphia’s defense has been playing well, ranking 11th in the NBA with 112.1 points allowed per game. The Philadelphia defense has allowed opponents to shoot 34.0% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.6% of their field goal attempts vs. Philadelphia.
Based on projections, we have the 76ers coming out on top by a score of 113-110.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Sacramento Kings Betting Tips
- Take the 76ers on the moneyline
- The 76ers should also cover at -1
- Our NBA model projects 223 points, and we suggest taking the under
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Joel Embiid – Knee – Out
- Robert Covington – Illness – Out
- Kenneth Lofton Jr. – Shoulder – Out
Sacramento Kings Injury Report
- Kevin Huerter – Ankle – Questionable
