Sacramento Kings vs Portland Trail Blazers Preview
Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Trail Blazers versus the Kings? Tip off is at at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NBCS. The game will be played at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA.
This Western conference matchup has an over/under of 220.5 points, and the Kings are favored to win at home vs. the Trail Blazers. Check out BetCoco for Sacramento Kings – Portland Trail Blazers odds
Sacramento Kings vs Portland Trail Blazers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last five head to head matchups, the Kings have had the upper-hand, going 3-2. In the last five head to head games between the Trail Blazers and Kings, the average combined point total is 222 points per game. The over/under record in these matchups is 2-3.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Trail Blazers have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 112 points per game in this stretch.
- Across their last five home contests, Sacramento has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 107 points per game.
- Portland has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Kings have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
Sacramento Kings vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
A victory against the Kings would bring the Trail Blazers’record back to .500, considering their current overall season record of 3-4. Across their seven games, the Trail Blazers have recorded a 1-2 record when facing teams from the Western Conference and a 2-2 record in non-conference games.
Portland arrives with an ATS record of 3-4 for the season up to this point. When playing on the road, the Trail Blazers hold an ATS record of 2-2 in contrast to a 1-2 record against the spread when playing at home.
So far this season, the Trail Blazers have an over/under record of 3-4-0. In their games, the average over/under line is 219.1, and they maintain a -5.1 differential vs. the over/under line this season.
The Trail Blazers’ offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 100 points versus the Grizzlies. During the game, they attempted 45 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 38.9%. Leading the team in scoring was Jerami Grant with 27 points. Malcolm Brogdon also added 18 points for the Trail Blazers.
So far, the Trail Blazers’ defense is ranked 10thth in the league at 109.7 points per contest. Portland’s defense has been playing well, ranking 10thth in the NBA with 109.7 points allowed per game.
So far this season, the Kings has a record of 2-4, as they look to get closer to the .500 mark vs. the Trail Blazers. The team is presently 13th in the Western Conference and 5th in the Pacific division.
For this season, Sacramento has an ATS record of 3-3, along with an ongoing two game losing streak against the spread. On the road, the Kings have an ATS record of 2-2 compared to a 1-1 record vs. the spread at home.
Sacramento currently holds an over/under record of 3-3-0 for the season. The average over/under line in their games is 228.7 and they have a -2.5 differential vs. the over/under line this season.
The Kings offense is coming off a game in which they scored 97 points vs. the Rockets. Overall their field goal percentage was 44.4% while connecting on 14 threes. Leading the Kings in scoring vs. the Rockets was Keon Ellis with his 15 points. Kevin Huerter also added 13 points for the Kings.
At this time, the Kings’ defense is positioned 21stth in the NBA, permitting 115.7 points per game. In the current season, the Kings defense has excelled, sitting 21stth in the NBA by allowing 115.7 points per game.
Coming in as 7.5 point favorites, our projections have the Kings picking up a 107-100 win.
Sacramento Kings vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Tips
- Take the Kings on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Trail Blazers (+7.5)
- Our NBA model projects 207 points, and we suggest taking the under
Sacramento Kings Injury Report
- Trey Lyles – Calf – Out
- De’Aaron Fox – Ankle – Out
Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
- Anfernee Simons – Thumb – Out
- Robert Williams III – Knee – Out
- Ish Wainright – Calf – Out
- Scoot Henderson – Ankle – Out
