Sacramento Kings vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview
At 10:00 ET, the 39-32 Philadelphia 76ers will travel to take on the 41-29 Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center. The Kings are favored by 9 points and the over/under line is 219.
This non-conference matchup will be broadcast on NBCS.
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Sacramento Kings vs Philadelphia 76ers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the 76ers have faced off vs. the Kings as the underdog, they have gone 3-0. When looking back over the last ten head to head meetings between the 76ers and Kings, the 76ers hold the edge with an ATS record of 7-3.
- In their last ten games away from home, the 76ers have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 102 points per game in this stretch.
- Across the Kings last ten home games, the team averaged 114 points per game while allowing 112. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 6-4 straight-up.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the 76ers have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-5-1.
- Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Kings have an overall record of 3-2 while going 2-3 against the spread.
Sacramento Kings vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
In their games this season, the 76ers have averaged a combined scoring total of 226.6 points, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 219. Overall, their games have averaged an over/under line of 228.5 points, and their O/U record for the season is 35-36.
Philadelphia’s ATS record for the season is 39-31, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. On the road, they are 20-15 ATS compared to 19-16 ATS at home.
The 76ers are 8th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 39-32. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 26-20 and 6-8 against their division. On the road, they are 18-17.
In their most recent game, the 76ers defeated the Clippers by a score of 121-107. They were 9-point underdogs going into the game and have now covered the spread in two straight games. The O/U line for that game was 215.5.
On the season, the 76ers are averaging 114.5 points per game, which is 15th in the NBA. However, on the road, they are scoring 113.1 points per game. In terms of pace, Philadelphia is 20th in the league at 97.2 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the 76ers are 22nd in field goal percentage at 46%. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 21st in the NBA at 35%. Overall, Philadelphia is 19th in true shooting percentage.
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the 76ers are 3rd in the NBA in free throw attempts per game at 24.2. They are also 8th in offensive rebounds. In terms of assists, Philadelphia is 26th in the league at 24.7 per game.
At this time, the 76ers’ defense is positioned 9th in the NBA, permitting 112.1 points per game. In their previous matchup vs. the Clippers, the 76ers’ defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 53% leading to 107 points.
In their last game, the Kings defeated the Magic by a score of 109-107. The over/under line for that game was 219.5 points.
Sacramento is favored by 9 points today and has a record of 30-18 as the favorite this season. As the favorite, they are 21-27 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +2.2 points per game.
Despite being favored today, the Kings have an ATS record of 13-20 at home. Their straight-up home record is 20-13, and they are 41-29 overall, which is good for 3rd place in the Pacific Division and 7th in the Western Conference.
This season, the Kings have an O/U record of 34-35-1, and the under has hit in their last three games. On average, their games have finished with 234.1 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 219.
Against the spread, the Kings are 35-35 for the season, going 22-15 on the road and 13-20 at home. As for their non-conference record, they are 14-12 compared to 27-17 against Western Conference opponents.
When playing at home, the Kings have been one of the top offensive teams in the league, averaging 120.2 points per game (7th). Overall, they are 8th in scoring at 117.8 points per game.
In terms of pace, Sacramento is 10th in the NBA at 99.8 possessions per game. They have also been one of the league’s best three-point shooting teams, ranking 5th in made threes per game (14.2).
So far this season, the Kings have outscored the NBA scoring average in 62.9% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 12th in the league at 48%.
The Kings’ defense is presently ranked 18th in the league, allowing an average of 116.3 points per contest. Sacramento’s defense is currently forcing 12.7 turnovers per game, which is 17th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 28th in blocked shots, with an average of 4.1 rejections per game.
With a 9-point advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Kings to secure a 109-103 victory.
Sacramento Kings vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Tips
- Take the Kings on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like 76ers (+9)
- Our NBA model projects 212 points, and we suggest taking the under
Sacramento Kings Injury Report
- Trey Lyles – Knee – Out
- Sasha Vezenkov – Ankle – Questionable
- Kevin Huerter – Shoulder – Out
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Kyle Lowry – Rest – Out
- Joel Embiid – Knee – Out
- Robert Covington – Knee – Out
- De’Anthony Melton – Back – Out
- Kai Jones – Hamstring – Out
