Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns have been ice-cold lately as they were on a nine-game losing streak before they got stopped by the Spurs in a 117-98 win on Friday. Ryan Dunn led the team with 26 points and 11 rebounds, Bradley Beal added 21 points with six assists, while Devin Booker chipped in with 18 points and five assists. As a team, the Suns shot 46 percent from the field and 19 of 47 from the 3-point line. However, this win was more about their defense, as they held the Spurs to just 14 points in the second quarter to take a narrow lead into halftime. Before they dominated the third quarter by 39-17 to pull away and win easily in front at home.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings have been in poor form, as they’ve lost nine of their last 13 games overall. They will be eager to avoid a third straight defeat after falling painfully short to the Clippers in a 101-100 loss on Friday. Zach LaVine led the team with 26 points and five assists, Domantas Sabonis tallied 19 points with 16 rebounds and five assists, while DeMar DeRozan chipped in with 16 points and eight assists. As a team, the Kings shot 43 percent from the field and 10 of 31 from the 3-point line as they got off to a solid start and led for most of the first half. However, they left their run a little too late, as they worked hard to cut a 10-point fourth quarter deficit to just one point before they ran out of time.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The Suns have lost each of their last 20 games as road underdogs.
- The favorites have won each of the Suns’ last 10 games.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Suns’ last nine games.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as underdogs.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Kings have lost each of their last eight games against Pacific Division opponents following a loss.
- The Suns have won eight of their last nine day games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight day games.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last four games against teams that held a losing record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (38.2%).
- The Kings rank 3rd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.0).
- The Suns rank 29th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.2).
- The Suns rank 2nd in the league for free throw percentage this season (81.1%).
Kings vs Suns Prediction
The Suns are still missing Nick Richards and Kevin Durant, while the Kings have ruled out Jake LaRavia and Malik Monk once again. The Suns simply can’t wait for the offseason as they officially have nothing to play for, while the Kings would love a win here to keep the ninth seed. The Kings haven’t been playing anywhere near their best lately, but they are still capable of beating up on the lesser teams in the league. So, I am happy to lay this many points against a Suns team who will likely rest their starters for this one.