The Sacramento Kings (20-31) will be 2-point underdogs at home in the Golden 1 Center when they clash with the San Antonio Spurs (22-29). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 224.5 points and it will air on NBC Sports – California at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
San Antonio Spurs at Sacramento Kings ATS Odds
The last time the Kings took the court, they were victorious over the Miami Heat, 105-97, covering as 1-point favorites. The Spurs, on the other hand, were defeated by the Portland Trail Blazers, 125-117, and failed to cover as 3-point underdogs. The Sacramento game went 25 points under the projected point total of 227, while the San Antonio game went 14 points over the projected point total of 228.
The Kings forced 20 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.604 (above their season average of 0.526). San Antonio, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 3.7 (better than their season average of 10.9). Bogdan Bogdanovic had a solid game for Sacramento with 23 points. Meanwhile, San Antonio was lifted by Trey Lyles, who recorded 23 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, LaMarcus Aldridge led the Spurs to a 105-104 victory. He recorded a double-double with 19 points and 13 rebounds. San Antonio was unable to cover as a 5-point favorite and the two teams combined to score 209 points, which was just under the projected point total of 214. San Antonio had a better effective field goal percentage (0.484 vs. 0.436). Sacramento, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (11.3 vs. 13.4).
Of the Spurs’ 51 games, 30 have finished over the O/U total. San Antonio heads into the game with records of 22-29 straight up (SU) and 21-28-2 against the spread (ATS).
Vegas has typically been fairly accurate when predicting totals of Kings games, with 26 overs compared to 24 unders. Additionally, Sacramento is 20-31 SU and 24-26 ATS.
It could be a tough game for Sacramento on the offensive glass. The Kings rank 16th in offensive rebounding percentage (22.3 percent), while San Antonio ranks fifth in defensive rebounding percentage (79.0 percent). Furthermore, the Spurs rank first in turnover percentage (11.8 percent), while the Kings rank fourth in opponents’ turnover percentage (14.5 percent).
Spurs at Kings Betting Pick
Free NBA Tip: SU Winner – Spurs, ATS Winner – Spurs, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Kings rank 23rd in points in the paint per game (45.3) while the Spurs rank 28th (43.6).
- San Antonio ranks second in steals allowed per game (6.8) while Sacramento ranks 23rd (8.1).
- The Kings rank 13th in second chance points per game (13.1) while the Spurs rank 29th (11.2).
- Sacramento ranks fifth in fast break points allowed per game (11.8) while San Antonio ranks 19th (13.9).
- Sacramento ranks 18th in assists allowed per game (24.5) while San Antonio ranks 25th (25.7).
- The Kings rank 10th in three pointers attempted per game (34.6) while the Spurs rank 28th (28.4).
- The Spurs rank 15th in rebounds per game (45.3) while the Kings rank 29th (42.3).
- San Antonio averages 5.5 blocks per game, which ranks eighth in the NBA. Sacramento ranks ninth in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
- Sacramento ranks ninth in points off turnovers per game (17.4) while San Antonio ranks 27th (14.8).
- Sacramento is 9-2 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while San Antonio is 2-0.
- In games where they score more than 100 points, the Kings are 18-24 and the Spurs are 22-24.
- San Antonio is 12-11-2 ATS on the road, while Sacramento is 8-16 ATS at home.
- The Spurs have 16 overs, 8 unders and 1 push in 25 road games.
- Of the Kings’ 24 home games, they have 12 overs and 12 unders.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, San Antonio and Sacramento are both 3-2 ATS.
- The Spurs have 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games, while the Kings have 4 overs and 1 under
- During their last five games, the Spurs have scored an average of 113.0 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 114.4 points per game (0.1 above their season average).
- The Kings’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 2.8 for the season.
