Memphis Grizzlies (43-25) vs. Sacramento Kings (33-33)
March 17, 2025 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Sacramento Kings -1; Over/Under: 242
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The Memphis Grizzlies pay a visit to the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center on Monday night. Here’s a Kings vs Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Kings vs Grizzlies Pick.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies have been in fine form as they’ve won five of their last six games overall and they will be looking to stay hot after routing the Heat in a 125-91 home win on Saturday. Jaren Jackson Jr led the team with 31 points on 13 of 18 shooting, Desmond Bane added 22 points with 10 rebounds and eight assists while Scotty Pippen Jr chipped in with 11 points and 11 assists off the bench. As a team, the Grizzlies shot a healthy 55 percent from the field and 12 of 31 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Heat from the start. They poured in 38 points to take an early double-digit lead that only grew as the game wore on. With the game wrapped up early, the Grizzlies were able to rest most of their starters except for Jackson Jr who was happy to run up the score as he barely missed all night.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings have been in a rut as they’ve lost five of their last six games overall. They will be hoping to snap a four-game slide after getting routed by the Suns in a 122-106 road defeat on Friday. DeMar DeRozan led the team with 23 points on nine of 13 shooting, Zach LaVine added 21 points while Domantas Sabonis tallied a triple-double of 12 points with 11 rebounds and 12 assists. As a team, the Kings shot 49 percent from the field and eight of 32 from the 3-point line as they looked confused on offense to start the game. They had to claw their way back from an early double-digit deficit, but their hard work went to waste in the third quarter where they leaked 35 points to trail by as many as 22 points. All five starters finished in double figures in scoring, but no bench player scored more than seven points.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The Kings have won each of their last six home games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Grizzlies have lost 10 of their last 11 road games against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games following a win.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Kings’ last four games at Golden 1 Center.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Kings have lost each of their last four games.
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents.
- The road team has covered the spread in nine of the Grizzlies’ last 11 games.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five home games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last nine games as road underdogs has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Kings’ last six home games against Western Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
Kings vs Grizzlies Prediction
The Grizzlies are still missing Santi Aldama and Vince Williams, while the Kings have ruled out Trey Lyles, and they could be missing Domantas Sabonis, who left Friday’s game with a left hamstring strain. The Grizzlies are getting players back healthy, and they are starting to play some of their best basketball of the season, while the Kings have gone cold again. They are shorthanded and just got smashed by the slumping Suns in their last outing. It wouldn’t be a shock if the Kings bounce back with a win in this spot, but the Grizzlies are clearly the team in better form. I think they maintain their momentum with a win on the road in this spot.
