Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies will host the Sacramento Kings in a Western Conference matchup. Sacramento (-339) is currently favored by 8 over the Grizzlies (+264). The Kings (26-18) are 5th in the West and have won 3 straight games. Memphis (18-28) is 13th in the West and 4th in the Southwest Division.
The over/under line for the game is 225.5. NBCS will have the TV coverage from FedExForum.
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Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three head-to-head matchups between Memphis and Sacramento, the Kings hold the edge with a record of 2-1. Not only does the team have the better record, but they have won in convincing fashion, posting an average scoring differential of 18 points.
- Across their last three road contests, Sacramento has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 123 points per game.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Memphis has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 104 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Grizzlies have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Sacramento has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 7-3 straight up.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings Prediction
Sacramento is currently on a three-game winning streak and has a record of 26-18, which is good for 5th place in the Western Conference. In the Pacific Division, they are 2nd.
On the road, the Kings are 12-10 this season and have won their last two games away from home. Against the spread on the road, they are 14-8.
This season, Sacramento has been favored in 34 of their 44 games and have a record of 22-12 as the favorite. Against the spread as the favorite, they are 17-17.
The Kings’ O/U record for the season is 21-22-1, and their games have averaged 236.7 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 225.5.
In their last game, the Kings defeated the Mavericks by a score of 120-115. The O/U line for that game was 245.5, giving them the win vs. the spread (+4).
Heading into the game, the Kings are one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league, averaging 15.1 made threes per game (3rd). However, they are just 12th in three-point shooting percentage at 37%. In terms of pace, Sacramento is 9th in the league at 100.3 possessions per game.
Overall, the Kings are 7th in the NBA in scoring at 118.7 points per game. When playing on the road, they are averaging 116.1 points per game compared to 121.3 at home. In terms of field goal percentage, Sacramento is 11th in the league at 47%.
So far this season, the Kings have outscored the NBA scoring average in 68.2% of their games. They are also 5th in two-point shooting percentage at 56% but are just 27th in two-point attempts.
Currently, the Kings’ defense holds the 20th rank in the NBA, allowing 118.0 points per game. Sacramento’s defense is currently forcing 12.6 turnovers per game, which is 12th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 27th in blocked shots, with an average of 4.1 rejections per game.
Memphis has gone 19-26-1 on the over/under this season, and their games have averaged 220.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line is 225.5.
The Grizzlies have covered the spread in four straight games, including going 2-0 ATS at home. As the underdog, they are 16-17 ATS this season.
In their last game, Memphis lost to the Pacers by a score of 116-110. They were 8-point underdogs going into the game and have an ATS record of 21-25 for the season.
After the loss, the Grizzlies are 18-28 on the year and are currently in 13th place in the Western Conference. Against the West, they are 12-21 and 6-6 against their division.
For the season, Memphis has been the underdog in 33 of their 46 games. As the underdog, they have gone 12-21 straight-up and 16-17 ATS.
This season, the Grizzlies have been one of the NBA’s worst offensive teams, averaging just 107.8 points per game. In home games, they have been even worse, ranking 30th in the league at 105.2 points per contest.
When it comes to pace, Memphis is 14th in the NBA, averaging 98.8 possessions per game. They have also been one of the league’s most three-point reliant teams, ranking 5th in three-point attempts per game.
Overall, the Grizzlies are shooting 44% from the field, which is 29th in the NBA. In terms of assists, Memphis is 26th in the league at 24.9 per game.
Memphis’ defense has been playing well, ranking 12th in the NBA with 112.8 points allowed per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Grizzlies defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 52.7% while allowing 38.0% from downtown.
Based on our analysis, we foresee the Kings winning the game with a predicted score of 115-105.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings Betting Tips
- Take the Kings on the moneyline
- The Kings should also cover at -8
- Our NBA model projects 220 points, and we suggest taking the under
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Hamstring – Out
- Marcus Smart – Finger – Out
- Steven Adams – Knee – Out
- Luke Kennard – Knee – Out
- Ja Morant – Shoulder – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Out
- Desmond Bane – Ankle – Out
- Jake LaRavia – Ankle – Out
Sacramento Kings Injury Report
- Sasha Vezenkov – Ankle – Questionable
