The Sacramento Kings and Memphis Grizzlies meet Thursday in NBA action at the FedExForum. Here’s a Grizzlies vs Kings Prediction. This article will include a Grizzlies vs Kings Pick.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings lost to the Thunder and Spurs, and they play the Nuggets next. The Kings have lost 11 of their last 13 games.
The Sacramento Kings are averaging 112 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 123.6 points on 50.8 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 22.7 points and 3.5 rebounds, while DeMar DeRozan is averaging 18.8 points and 3.3 rebounds. Domantas Sabonis is the third double-digit scorer and Russell Westbrook is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76 percent from the free-throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.7 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Spurs and Cavs, and they play the Mavericks next. The Grizzlies have lost 9 of their last 10 games.
The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 111.1 points on 42.8 percent shooting and allowing 119.2 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Ja Morant is averaging 17.9 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 17.9 points and 1.5 assists. Cedric Coward is the third double-digit scorer, and Santi Aldama is grabbing 6.8 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 81.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Kings have lost each of their last 10 road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The favorites have won each of the Grizzlies’ last 13 games.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 Thursday road games.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Grizzlies’ last six games at FedExForum.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The Grizzlies have lost nine of their last 10 games.
- The Kings have won seven of their last eight games against Southwest Division opponents following a loss.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Kings have covered the spread in four of their last five games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Grizzlies.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last eight games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Kings’ last nine games at FedExForum have gone UNDER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- Jock Landale ranks 4th amongst qualified Centers for 3P% (43.2%) this season.
- Cedric Coward ranks T18th amongst qualified players for FT% (90.0%) this season.
Sacramento Kings Player Facts
- Russell Westbrook ranks 4th amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (6.9) this season.
- Malik Monk ranks T14th amongst qualified players for 3P% (45.5%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Grizzlies rank 29th in the league for field goal percentage this season (42.8%).
- The Grizzlies rank 2nd in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (22.6).
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (13.3%).
- The Kings have used 12 different starting fives this season – most in the league.
Grizzlies vs Kings Injury Report
The Grizzlies will be without Ty Jerome, Jaren Jackson Jr., Ja Morant, Javon Small, Brandon Clarke, and Scotty Pippen Jr.
The Kings will be without Keegan Murray, while Domantas Sabonis is questionable.
Grizzlies vs Kings Prediction
I don’t want to back the Grizzlies as much as the next guy, especially seeing that injury report. However, it’s hard to make a case for the Kings, especially with them on the end of a back-to-back. The fact is both of these teams are a disaster right now and putting real American dollars on either side doesn’t feel wise.
If forced to pick, I’d have to give the edge to the Grizzlies at home with the rest advantage. But yes, there are much better options out there on this fine Thursday night.