Grizzlies vs Kings Prediction
The Kings are still missing Keegan Murray and Maxime Raynaud, while the Grizzlies have ruled out Quinten Post, with Scotty Pippen Jr. and Ty Jerome both listed as questionable. These teams last met on Sunday, and it was the Grizzlies who rolled to a 123-112 road win behind 31 points from Ty Jerome, who is questionable for this meeting.
The line seems hefty, but the Kings are just awful right now, and I think the Grizzlies have enough depth to cover even if they are short-handed here. Give me the Grizzlies to continue their perfect start with another comfortable win over the Kings.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings are still searching for their first win of the season, and they are now on a five-game losing streak after getting routed by the Pelicans in a 132-120 road defeat on Thursday. Darius Acuff Jr. led the team with 34 points, six rebounds, and 14 assists; De’Andre Hunter and Precious Achiuwa each scored 24 points, while Zach LaVine chipped in with 21 points and five assists.
As a team, the Kings shot 52 percent from the field and 12 of 37 from the 3-point line as they got off to a decent start on offense to keep the game relatively close, but their issues were on the defensive end as they allowed the Pelicans to shoot almost 60 percent from the field for the game and were always fighting an uphill battle after leaking 39 points in the second and third quarters.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies are looking to build on their perfect start to the season after blowing past the Trail Blazers in a 124-103 road win on Thursday for their fifth straight victory. Cameron Boozer led the team with a triple-double of 18 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists; Isaiah Stewart added 18 points off the bench while Cedric Coward chipped in with 17 points, seven rebounds and four assists.
As a team, the Grizzlies shot 46 percent from the field and 18 of 42 from the 3-point line as they weathered an early barrage from the Trail Blazers and tied the score going into halftime, before they clamped down on the Trail Blazers’ point guards to win by double digits in the end. The Grizzlies held the Blazers’ duo Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday to a combined 15 points on five of 20 shooting.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won 15 of their last 16 home games against the Kings following a win.
- The Kings have lost each of their last six games.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last five games.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Southwest Division opponents.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The Grizzlies have lost seven of their last eight home games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The road team has won each of the Grizzlies’ last four games.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 home games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Grizzlies’ last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Kings’ last six road games against Southwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the Grizzlies’ last nine games as favorites against the Kings have gone UNDER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- Cedric Coward ranks 1st amongst qualified players for 3P% (68.8%) this season.
- Cameron Boozer is the only player in the league averaging a double-double while shooting at least 30% from three this season.
Sacramento Kings Player Facts
- Domantas Sabonis ranks 1st amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (16.2) this season.
- Darius Acuff Jr. ranks 1st amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (6.4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for rebounds per game this season (50.8).
- The Grizzlies rank 30th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (8.4).
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-16.6).
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for blocks per game this season (2.2).

