The Memphis Grizzlies travel to the Golden 1 Center to take on the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday 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 a slump as they’ve lost 13 of their last 17 games overall, but they will be feeling much better after they snapped a six-game slide with a 137-128 win over the Timberwolves on Monday. Jaren Jackson Jr led the team with 30 points on eight of 17 shooting, Ty Jerome added 19 points with six rebounds and eight assists while Jaylen Wells chipped in with 18 points on six of nine shooting. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 50 percent from the field and 19 of 41 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 36 points in the first quarter to jump out in front. Despite being shorthanded, they were able to keep the Timberwolves at bay all the way to the final buzzer. The Grizzlies’ bench came up big in this one as they outscored the Timberwolves’ bench by 52-13.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings have been ice-cold lately as they are now on a nine-game losing streak after falling just short to the Wizards in a 116-112 road defeat on Sunday. Zach LaVine led the team with 35 points on 13 of 26 shooting, DeMar DeRozan added 32 points with five assists on 10 of 16 shooting while Maxime Raynaud chipped in with 14 points. As a team, the Kings shot 46 percent from the field and eight of 21 from the 3-point line as they worked so hard to overcome an early 17-point deficit to take the lead late in the fourth quarter. Only to get outscored by 11-3 in the final 2:47 to fall just short in the end. The Kings were the better team in the second half, but they just left themselves too much ground to make up after scoring just 14 points in the first quarter.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The Kings have won each of their last nine games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last five night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against teams that held a losing record.
- The favorites have covered the spread in seven of the Grizzlies’ last eight games at Golden 1 Center.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Kings have lost each of their last nine games.
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last eight games against Pacific Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Kings teams that held a losing record.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine home games after losing as favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Grizzlies’ last 10 games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Kings’ last eight games against Southwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Sacramento Kings Player Facts
- Zach LaVine ranks 10th amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (3.6) this season.
- DeMar DeRozan is one of only 11 qualified Guards in the league shooting at least 50% from the field this season.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- Cam Spencer ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for FT% (92.7%) this season.
- Cedric Coward ranks 7th amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (6.2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.4).
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (29.8).
- The Grizzlies are one of only two teams to record four or more wins when trailing by a margin of 10+ points through Q1 this season.
- The Grizzlies are one of only two teams to record five or more losses when leading by a margin of 10+ points at HT this season.
Kings vs Grizzlies Prediction
The Grizzlies are still missing Ja Morant, Zach Edey, Scotty Pippen Jr., and Brandon Clarke, with Santi Aldama listed as questionable. The Kings have ruled out Keegan Murray and they are keeping an eye on Domantas Sabonis, who is questionable with a back injury. The Grizzlies are still severely shorthanded, which makes it more impressive that they were able to beat the Timberwolves on Monday, but those kinds of performances have been rare this season. The Kings come into this contest as one of the coldest teams in the league, and their confidence went to a new low after losing to the shorthanded Wizards on Sunday. You couldn’t back either side with any confidence of getting a return on your investment, but surely this is a game that the Kings can win given the talent disparity on paper. It’s not much, but I am banking on big games from LaVine and DeRozan to be enough on this occasion.