The Sacramento Kings (15-28) travel to Little Caesars Arena to square off against the Detroit Pistons (16-28). The Kings are 1.5-point underdogs and will try to snap their five-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 222 points and it will air on Fox Sports – Detroit at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.
Sacramento Kings vs. Detroit Pistons ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Pistons (1-point favorites) were defeated by the Washington Wizards, 106-100, while the Kings (3-point underdogs) fell to the Miami Heat, 118-113. The Detroit game finished 26.5 points under the projected point total of 232.5, while the Sacramento game went 10 points over the projected point total of 221.
Sacramento had an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.2 (above their season average of 22.2) while Detroit held Washington to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.7 (below their season average of 22.8). Andre Drummond played a pivotal role for Detroit with 18 points and 16 rebounds. Sacramento received a boost from Buddy Hield, who had 20 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.
The Kings dominated this series last year, securing victories in both contests. In the last contest, Sacramento won 103-101. The Kings’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Pistons. Sacramento had a rate of 10.2, while Detroit posted a mark of 13.1. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
A little over half of the Kings’ games have finished under the total. Sacramento comes into the contest with records of 15-28 straight up (SU) and 20-23 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Pistons’ 44 games, 26 have finished over the total. Moreover, Detroit owns records of 16-28 SU and 16-26-2 ATS.
The Kings’ De’Aaron Fox has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 25 points,9.2 assists,6.4 rebounds,1.6 steals per game. Meanwhile, Derrick Rose has averaged 24 points,7.0 assists during that same time frame for the Pistons.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the NBA’s slowest-paced teams battle. Detroit currently ranks 21st in possessions per game (101.2) and Sacramento is 24th (100.7).
Kings at Pistons Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Pistons, ATS Winner – Pistons, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Kings rank 27th in rebounds per game (42.5) while the Pistons rank last (42.2).
- Sacramento ranks sixth in blocks allowed per game (4.3) while Detroit ranks 27th (5.7).
- The Kings rank second in fast break points allowed per game (11.3) while the Pistons rank 15th (13.0).
- Sacramento ranks fourth in second chance points allowed per game (11.9) while Detroit ranks 16th (13.1).
- Sacramento ranks 19th in steals per game (7.5) while Detroit ranks 24th in steals allowed per game (8.3).
- The Pistons rank second in three pointers allowed per game (30.0) while the Kings rank 18th (34.0).
- The Kings rank 14th in points off turnovers per game (17.0) while the Pistons rank 24th in points off turnovers allowed per game (18.4).
- Detroit averages 24.5 assists per game, which ranks 14th in the league. Sacramento ranks 15th in assists allowed per game (24.2).
- Sacramento ranks 12th in points allowed in the paint per game (46.9) while Detroit ranks 25th (51.3).
- Detroit is 4-0 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Sacramento is 7-2.
- The Pistons are 15-20 when they score above 100 points, while the Kings are 14-21.
- Detroit is 8-13 ATS at home, while Sacramento is 13-9 ATS on the road.
- Of the Kings’ 22 road games, they have 11 overs and 11 unders.
- The Pistons have 14 overs, 6 unders and 1 push in 21 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- The Pistons are 2-3 ATS over their last five games, while the Kings are 0-5.
- In their last five games, Detroit has 3 overs and 2 unders, while Sacramento has 5 overs.
- During their last five games, the Pistons have scored an average of 112.2 points per game (3.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 107.4 points per game (3.4 below their season average).
- The Kings’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.8, up from 3.3 for the season.
