Oklahoma City Thunder vs Sacramento Kings Preview
At 3:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (+135) will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (-161) in a Western Conference matchup. The Thunder are favored by 3.5 points and have lost two straight games. The over/under line for this game is 239.5.
This game will take place at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City and will be televised on NBCS. The Kings are 5th in the Western Conference with a 30-21 record while the Thunder are 4th in the West at 35-17.
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Sacramento Kings Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Across the previous three matchups between Oklahoma City and Sacramento, the Kings have played well, sitting at 3-0. However, the average point differential between the two teams has been been close, with Sacramento averaging 118 points and Oklahoma City at 112.
- In their last three road games, Sacramento has averaged 122 points per game while allowing 124. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Across the Thunder last ten home games, the team averaged 116 points per game while allowing 117. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 5-5 straight-up.
- Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Kings have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-4.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Thunder have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 0-3.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Sacramento Kings Prediction
Today, the Kings are 5th in the Western Conference with a record of 30-21. In the Pacific Division, they are in 2nd place. As the underdog, they are 5-8 this season and have gone 16-11 ATS on the road.
In their last game, the Kings defeated the Nuggets by a score of 135-106. Sacramento covered the spread as 3-point favorites and the O/U line was 230.5.
Sacramento has an average scoring differential of +0.6 points per game on the road this season. In the Western Conference, they are 19-13 compared to 11-8 against the East.
This season, the Kings have a 26-24-1 O/U record, and their games have averaged 236.6 points per game. The team’s last five games have all gone over the O/U line.
In today’s game vs. the Thunder, the O/U line is set at 239.5. On average, the Kings’ games have finished with 236.2 points this season.
When it comes to scoring, the Kings are 8th in the NBA at 118.7 points per game. However, they are averaging 115.9 points per game on the road compared to 121.8 at home.
In terms of pace, Sacramento is 7th in the league at 100.3 possessions per game. They have also been above the NBA scoring average in 66.7% of their games.
From a shooting perspective, the Kings are 11th in field goal percentage at 48%. They have been particularly effective inside the arc, hitting 57% of their two-point attempts (3rd).
Coming into today’s game, the Kings’ defense is giving up an average of 117.9 points per contest. On two point field goal attempts, the Kings’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 54.4% and allowing 39.3% from beyond the arc.
Oklahoma City is favored by 3.5 points today and has gone 26-10 as the favorite this season. In the Western Conference, the Thunder are 4th and have a record of 35-17.
At home, the Thunder have won three straight games and have an average scoring margin of +10.0 points per game. Their ATS record at home is 17-9, compared to 15-11 straight-up on the road.
In their last game, the Thunder lost to the Mavericks by a score of 146-111. Oklahoma City was favored by 1.5 points going into the game. The O/U line for that game was 238.5.
Oklahoma City’s O/U record for the season is 29-23, and they have hit the over in four straight games. This year, their games have averaged 234.2 points per game.
Overall, the Thunder are 32-20 ATS this season, but they have failed to cover the spread in their last three games. Today’s O/U line of 239.5 is higher than the season average of 233.8.
At home, the Thunder are averaging 122.8 points per game, which is 5th in the NBA. Overall, they are 5th in scoring at 120.6 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 3rd in the league at 49%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Thunder are 11th in made threes per game at 13.4. They are also 3rd in three-point shooting percentage at 39%. In terms of pace, they are 11th in the NBA.
So far this season, the Thunder have outscored the NBA scoring average in 67.3% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 10th in the league at 27.2 per game.
Coming into today’s game, the Thunder’s defense is giving up an average of 113.7 points per contest. Opponents are hitting 51.4% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 36.8% of their three-point attempts.
According to our analysis, we anticipate the Thunder to win this one with a projected score of 123-118.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Sacramento Kings Betting Tips
- Take the Thunder on the moneyline
- The Thunder should also cover at -3.5
- Projecting a combined 241 points, we like the over
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
- Bismack Biyombo – Not With Team – Out
- Gordon Hayward – Calf – Out
Sacramento Kings Injury Report
- Sasha Vezenkov – Ankle – Out
- Chris Duarte – Ankle – Out
