The Sacramento Kings and the Phoenix Suns duke it out at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Friday night. Here’s a Suns vs Kings Prediction. This article will include a Suns vs Kings Pick.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings have been in a major slump as they’ve lost 13 of their last 16 games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a three-game skid after getting routed by the Celtics in a 120-106 loss last night. DeMar DeRozan led the team with 25 points and six assists, Dennis Schroder added 18 points off the bench while Keon Ellis chipped in with 16 points off the bench. As a team, the Kings shot 47 percent from the field and 12 of 36 from the 3-point line as they got off to a terrific start and went shot for shot with the Celtics until the fourth quarter where they got outscored by 32-18 to lose by double digits in another disappointing finish
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns have been in great form as they’ve won five of their last seven games overall. They will be hoping to bounce back after having their four-game win streak halted by the Cavaliers in a 129-113 road defeat on Wednesday. Devin Booker led the team with 32 points on 13 of 25 shooting, Dillon Brooks added 20 points, Jamaree Bouyea scored 18 points off the bench while Collin Gillespie tallied 17 points with six rebounds and five assists. As a team, the Suns shot 40 percent from the field and 15 of 36 from the 3-point line as they got off to a terrible start and were always fighting an uphill battle after getting outscored by 37-21 in the first quarter. Jordan Goodwin had a night to forget as he scored just four points on one of 11 shooting off the bench.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Kings have lost 17 of their last 18 road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Suns have won each of their last eight home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last 12 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The Kings have won two of their last three games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games against Kings teams that held a losing record.
- The Kings have covered the spread in five of their last six night games against the Suns following a home loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Suns’ last four games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Kings’ last five road games following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Mark Williams ranks 4th amongst qualified players for FG% (65.6%) this season.
- Collin Gillespie ranks 10th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (3.9) this season.
Sacramento Kings Player Facts
- Keon Ellis ranks 5th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.5) this season.
- Russell Westbrook ranks T4th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for assists per game (7.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Suns rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (10.7).
- The Suns have suffered the largest comeback loss when leading through Q3 this season – led by 18 points vs Hawks on November 16.
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (49.7%).
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.7).
Suns vs Kings Prediction
The Kings are still missing Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis, while the Suns have ruled out Jalen Green, with Grayson Allen listed as questionable with a knee injury. The Kings really haven’t been able to get anything going this season. They are still missing two of their best players, and they couldn’t avoid getting blown out last night, despite playing the Celtics pretty well for three quarters. The Suns come into this contest as the team in better form, and they were on a roll before they got stopped by the Cavaliers in their last outing. The line is pretty hefty, but I think it’s justified given how well the Suns have been playing lately compared to the ice-cold Kings.