Sacramento Kings (10-12) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (14-8)
December 5, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Memphis Grizzlies -4.5; Over/Under: +240.5
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The Memphis Grizzlies play host to the Sacramento Kings at the FedExForum on Thursday night. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings Prediction. This article will include a Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings Pick.
Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings have been doing it tough lately as they’ve lost six of their past eight games overall, but they will be eager to build some momentum after snapping a two-game skid with a 120-111 win over the red-hot Rockets on Tuesday. Domantas Sabonis led the team with 27 points, seven rebounds, and four assists, De’Aaron Fox added 22 points with seven assists while Malik Monk chipped in with 17 points and 12 assists.
As a team, the Kings shot 51 percent from the field and 14 of 30 from the 3-point line as they shook off a slow start and worked their way back from an early 11-point deficit before they took control with 42 points in the third quarter to lead by as many as 15 points.
Memphis Grizzlies
Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies have been in red-hot form as they’ve won seven of their last nine games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back in this one after having their six-game win streak halted by the Mavericks in a 121-116 road defeat on Tuesday. Ja Morant led the team with 31 points on 11 of 22 shooting, Desmond Bane added 19 points while Jaren Jackson Jr chipped in with 16 points.
As a team, the Grizzlies shot 46 percent from the field and 13 of 40 from the 3-point line as they poured in 38 points in the third quarter to build a 15-point lead, only to see their hard work go to waste in the fourth quarter where they allowed 39 points to see the Mavericks slip away in the end.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last eight games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Kings have lost nine of their 10 previous games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Grizzlies.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last six games following a road loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Kings’ last eight road games against Southwest Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last seven games against Pacific Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings Prediction
The Kings are still missing Trey Lyles, while the Grizzlies are still playing without Zach Edey and Vince Williams Jr. The Kings haven’t gotten off to a quick start this season like many thought they would, but they were able to snap out of their funk with a much-needed win over the Rockets in their last outing which would’ve given the team plenty of confidence. However, it is the Grizzlies who come into this meeting as the team in better form despite being injured all season and they were on a great run before losing a tough one to the red-hot Mavericks in their last game. This should be a close contest, but with the line so short I am sticking with the Grizzlies to take care of business at home.
