Toronto Raptors vs Sacramento Kings Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-543) will face off against the Toronto Raptors (+399) in a non-conference matchup. The Kings are favored by 10.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 232.
Currently, the Raptors are on a seven-game losing streak and are 12th in the Eastern Conference. The Kings, on the other hand, are 39-28 and are 6th in the Western Conference.
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Toronto Raptors vs Sacramento Kings Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Heading into this week’s matchup, the Kings have the edge in their recent matchups against Toronto, going 2-1. In the last three games Sacramento is averaging 118 points per game compared to 122 for the Raptors.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Sacramento has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 116 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- Although Toronto has a straight up record of 0-5 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 110 points per game in these games.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Toronto has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 0-5 straight up.
- Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Kings have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-4.
Toronto Raptors vs Sacramento Kings Prediction
Sacramento is favored by 10.5 points today and has a 29-17 record as the favorite this season. In the Western Conference, the Kings are in 6th place with a record of 39-28.
This year, Sacramento has gone 20-14 ATS on the road, and they have an average scoring differential of +0.3 points per game. Their ATS record for the season is 33-34, and they have failed to cover in their last two games.
In terms of their O/U record, Sacramento is 34-32-1 for the season. Today’s line of 232 is slightly lower than their season average of 235.4. In their games this year, the average combined scoring total is 235 points.
The Kings’ most recent game finished with a combined score of 232 points, beating the O/U line of 220. They defeated the Grizzlies by a score of 121-111, covering the spread as 11.5-point favorites.
Overall, Sacramento is 39-28 this season and has gone 27-17 against Western Conference opponents. In the Pacific Division, they are in 2nd place.
This season, the Kings are 8th in the NBA in scoring at 118 points per game. However, they are just 10th in scoring on the road, averaging 116 points per contest.
In terms of pace, Sacramento is 9th in the league at 100 possessions per game. When it comes to field goal percentage, the Kings are 11th overall at 48%. From three-point range, they are 5th in the NBA in made threes at 14.3 per game.
When it comes to two-point shooting, Sacramento is 4th in the league at 56%. In terms of assists, the Kings are 6th in the NBA at 28.7 per contest.
On defense, the Kings are ranked 20th in the NBA this season. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA scoring average in 58.2% of their games. Sacramento’s defense is currently forcing 12.7 turnovers per game, which is 17th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 29th in blocked shots, with an average of 4 rejections per game.
Toronto has lost seven straight games and is currently 12th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 23-45. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 5th place.
This season, the Raptors have been the underdog in 46 of their 68 games. As the underdog, their ATS record is 22-24, and they are 11-35 straight-up. Today, they are 10.5-point underdogs and have an ATS record of 31-37.
In terms of O/U results, Toronto has seen three straight games go under the line. This season, their games have averaged 231.7 points, and today’s line is set at 232. The Raptors have a record of 35-32-1 on the O/U.
Toronto’s last game was a 111-96 loss to the Magic. They were 11.5-point underdogs in that game and had an ATS loss. The O/U line for the game was 218.5.
At home, the Raptors are averaging 110.9 points per game, which ranks 26th in the NBA. Overall, Toronto is 17th in scoring at 113.7 points per game. When it comes to three-point shooting, the Raptors are 24th in the league at 35%.
So far this season, Toronto has outscored the NBA scoring average in 45.6% of their games. In terms of pace, the Raptors are 13th in the league at 99.4 possessions per game.
When it comes to two-point shooting, the Raptors are 15th in the NBA at 54%. In terms of assists, Toronto is 4th in the league at 29.1 per game.
At present, the Raptors’ defense is ranked 24th, allowing 118.0 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Raptors’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 56.0% and allowing 37.4% from beyond the arc.
Coming in as 10.5 point favorites, our projections have the Kings picking up a 109-108 win.
Toronto Raptors vs Sacramento Kings Betting Tips
- Take the Kings on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Raptors (+10.5)
- Our NBA model projects 217 points, and we suggest taking the under
Toronto Raptors Injury Report
- Jakob Poeltl – Finger – Out
- Chris Boucher – Knee – Out
- RJ Barrett – Personal – Out
- Immanuel Quickley – Personal – Out
- Scottie Barnes – Hand – Out
- D.J. Carton – Ankle – Out
Sacramento Kings Injury Report
- Trey Lyles – Knee – Out
- Sasha Vezenkov – Ankle – Questionable
- Kevin Huerter – Shoulder – Out
