The Sacramento Kings look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. The Indiana Pacers need a win after losing 5 of their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Sacramento Kings vs Indiana Pacers prediction.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings recently beat the Mavericks and Grizzlies while losing to the Heat. The Sacramento Kings are averaging 118.1 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 117.4 points on 48.3 percent shooting. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 27.2 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Domantas Sabonis is averaging 19.9 points and 13 rebounds. Keegan Murray is the third double-digit scorer and Malik Monk is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 73.1 percent from the free throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 39.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.
Sacramento Kings Team Facts
- The Kings have lost 30 of their last 32 road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Kings have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against Central Division opponents following a loss.
- Five of the Kings’ last six night games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse have gone UNDER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers are coming off losses to the Celtics and Knicks. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 124.4 points on 50.4 percent shooting and allowing 122.6 points on 50.3 percent shooting. Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 23.3 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Pascal Siakam is averaging 21.6 points and 7.4 rebounds. Myles Turner is the third double-digit scorer and Bennedict Mathurin is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.2 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Team Facts
- The underdogs have won six of the last seven games between the Kings and Pacers.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games following a road loss.
- Ten of the Pacers’ last 12 home games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Sacramento Kings vs Indiana Pacers prediction
The Sacramento Kings have had success on the road this season, and they have to like their chances here with the rest advantage. The Indiana Pacers are on the end of a back to back after a tough last minute loss to the Knicks, and it looks like Haliburton is on a pitch count until he completely recovers from an injury. The Kings should win this game and get the revenge from their tough loss to the Pacers a couple of weeks ago. We’re only laying a bucket with the healthier side. Give me the Kings with the rest advantage.