The Sacramento Kings (23-49) will be 3.5-point favorites at home in Golden 1 Center when they square off against the Atlanta Hawks (21-50). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 210 points and it can be seen on NBC Sports – California at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 22, 2018.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Sacramento Kings Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Kings lost to the Detroit Pistons, 106-90, while the Hawks were victorious over the Utah Jazz, 99-94.
The Hawks forced 16 turnovers and held the Jazz to an effective field goal percentage of 0.404 (below their season average of 0.523). Sacramento, on the other hand, held Detroit to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.2 (below their season average of 22.8). Buddy Hield played well for Sacramento, putting up 20 points and six rebounds. Dennis Schroder was a key piece for Atlanta with 41 points, seven assists and five rebounds.
It could be an error-filled game for the Sacramento offense. Sacramento ranks 14th in the NBA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 13.6 percent), while the gambling defense of Atlanta forces the second-most turnovers in the league (15.1 percent).
Of the Hawks’ 71 games, 36 have finished under the total. Atlanta comes into the game with records of 21-50 straight up (SU) and 35-34-2 against the spread (ATS).
Unlike Atlanta, a little over half of Kings games have finished over the O/U total. Moreover, Sacramento owns records of 23-49 SU and 34-35-3 ATS.
Taurean Prince has really been playing well recently for Atlanta, averaging 25.2 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.6 assists over the last five games.
In their first matchup this year, Dewayne Dedmon led the Hawks to a 126-80 victory. He notched a double-double with 20 points and 14 rebounds. Atlanta covered as a 5-point favorite and the two teams combined to put up 206 points, hitting the projected point total. Atlanta made 16 of their 32 three pointers (50.0 percent). Sacramento was, on the other hand, 6-28 (21.4 percent).
Atlanta Hawks at Sacramento Kings Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Hawks, ATS Winner – Hawks, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Atlanta ranks third in points off turnovers per game (18.2) while Sacramento ranks 24th (15.3).
- The Hawks rank eighth in assists per game (23.7) while the Kings rank 26th (21.5).
- Sacramento ranks 18th in points in the paint per game (43.6) while Atlanta ranks 28th (40.8).
- Atlanta ranks 25th in rebounds per game (41.4) while Sacramento ranks 29th (40.6).
- The Hawks average 30.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. The Kings rank 29th in three pointers allowed per game (31.8).
- The Kings average 10.4 fast break points per game, which ranks 19th in the league. The Hawks rank 24th in fast break points allowed per game (13.2).
- Sacramento ranks seventh in steals per game (8.1) while Atlanta ranks 25th in steals allowed per game (8.7).
- Sacramento is 14-5 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Atlanta is 10-4.
- The Kings are 16-20 when they reach the century mark, while the Hawks are 18-29.
- Sacramento is 16-19 ATS at home, while Atlanta is 17-15-2 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone over in 19 of the Kings’ 35 home games, while 20 of the Hawks’ 34 road games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- The Kings are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Hawks are 2-3.
- In their last five games, Sacramento has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Atlanta has 4 overs and 1 under.
- During their last five games, the Kings have scored an average of 101.8 points per game (2.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 105.4 points per game (1.7 below their season average).
- The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.2, up from 5.0 for the season.
