Memphis Grizzlies at Sacramento Kings Free Prediction 01/02/20

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The Sacramento Kings (12-22) and the Memphis Grizzlies (13-21) face off at Golden 1 Center. The Kings are 4-point favorites and look to snap their eight-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 222.5 points and it can be seen on Fox Sports – Southeast at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

Memphis Grizzlies at Sacramento Kings Betting Odds

In the Grizzlies’ last contest, they defeated the Charlotte Hornets, 117-104, easily covering as 3-point favorites. The Kings, meanwhile, were thoroughly outplayed by the Los Angeles Clippers, 105-87, and were unable to cover as 6.5-point underdogs. The Memphis game went 1 point over the projected point total of 220, while the Sacramento game finished 27.5 points under the projected point total of 219.5.

Memphis played a nearly perfect game. They had a superb offensive rebounding percentage of 31.1 (above their season average of 22.0) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.538 (above their season average of 0.526). Charlotte was 22.9 and 0.483, respectively, for those same stats. Sacramento, on the other hand, held Los Angeles to an effective field goal percentage of 0.477 (below the 0.538 mark opponents have averaged against Sacramento this season). Sacramento was lifted by Richaun Holmes, who contributed 22 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Jaren Jackson Jr. fueled Memphis with 14 points and 12 rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Jae Crowder led the Grizzlies to a 119-115 win. He notched a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Memphis covered as a 2-point underdog and the two teams combined for 234 points, which was over the projected point total of 221.5. Memphis did a great job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (24-29; 82.8 percent). Sacramento, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 19.5).

A little over half of the Grizzlies’ games have finished over the total. Memphis comes into the contest with records of 13-21 straight up (SU) and 16-17-1 against the spread (ATS).

Of the Kings’ 34 games, 20 have finished under the total. Moreover, Sacramento is 12-22 SU and 17-17 ATS.

The Grizzlies’ Jackson Jr. has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 21 points,2.0 blocks per game. Meanwhile, Holmes has averaged 16 points,10.4 rebounds,1.2 steals during that same time frame for the Kings.

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Sacramento Kings Free Pick

NBA Prediction: SU Winner – Grizzlies, ATS Winner – Grizzlies, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Kings average 34.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 12th in the NBA. The Grizzlies rank 16th in three pointers allowed per game (33.8).
  • Memphis ranks first in points in the paint per game (54.4) while Sacramento ranks 28th (43.6).
  • The Grizzlies rank second in assists per game (27.2) while the Kings rank 22nd (22.4).
  • Sacramento ranks 11th in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.8) while Memphis ranks 26th (19.9).
  • Memphis averages 7.9 steals per game, which ranks 14th in the league. Sacramento ranks 19th in steals allowed per game (8.1).
  • The Kings rank third in second chance points allowed per game (11.9) while the Grizzlies rank 24th (14.3).
  • The Grizzlies rank 15th in rebounds per game (45.1) while the Kings rank 27th (42.2).
  • Sacramento averages 4.6 blocks per game, which ranks 22nd in the league. Memphis ranks 23rd in blocks allowed per game (5.7).
  • Sacramento ranks first in fast break points allowed per game (10.5) while Memphis ranks 21st (14.4).
  • Sacramento is 6-2 when they allow under 100 points, while Memphis is 1-0.
  • The Kings are 11-15 when they score over 100 points, while the Grizzlies are 13-16.
  • Memphis is 7-7-1 ATS on the road, while Sacramento is 5-10 ATS at home.
  • The Grizzlies have 9 unders and 6 overs in 15 road games.
  • The Kings have 10 unders and 5 overs in 15 home games.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Grizzlies are 3-1-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Kings are 1-4.
  • In their last five games, Memphis has 4 overs and 1 under, while Sacramento has 3 unders and 2 overs.
  • The Grizzlies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 5.2 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Kings have scored an average of 104.0 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 111.0 points per game (2.7 above their season average).