Philadelphia 76ers (13-17) vs. Sacramento Kings (14-19)
January 1, 2025 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Sacramento Kings -7; Over/Under: +224.5
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The Philadelphia 76ers pay a visit to the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center on Wednesday night. Here’s a Sacramento Kings vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Sacramento Kings vs Philadelphia 76ers Pick.
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers have been in red-hot form as they’ve won 10 of their last 13 games, and they will be gunning for a fifth straight victory after routing the Trail Blazers in a 125-103 road win on Monday. Joel Embiid led the team with 37 points, nine rebounds, and three assists, Tyrese Maxey added 23 points while Kelly Oubre Jr chipped in with 15 points and eight steals.
As a team, the 76ers shot 57 percent from the field and 11 of 24 from the 3-point line as they hit the ground running and poured in 64 points in the first half. The 76ers just kept their foot on the gas right till the end to win comfortably and improve to 8-8 on the road this season. The 76ers will face the Warriors and Nets following this one.
Sacramento Kings
Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings were really struggling during their six-game losing streak, but they will be feeling much better after taking down the depleted Mavericks in a 110-100 home win on Monday. De’Aaron Fox led the team with 33 points and six assists, Domantas Sabonis tallied 17 points with 16 rebounds and seven assists while DeMar DeRozan and Malik Monk scored 14 points each.
As a team, the Kings shot just 42 percent from the field and 10 of 32 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in serious trouble when they fell into an early 18-point deficit. That seemed to be what woke them up as the Kings dominated the second and third quarters by a combined 60-40 to come away with the much-needed win at home.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Kings have lost each of their last four games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The 76ers have won each of their last six road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 13 games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games as underdogs against the Kings.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Kings’ last nine games as favorites following a home win has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the 76ers’ last eight road games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Sacramento Kings vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
The 76ers are shorthanded again as Joel Embiid is being rested while Kyle Lowry, Eric Gordon, and Andre Drummond are all listed as questionable, while the Kings are only missing Jae Crowder who is dealing with back soreness. The 76ers come into this game clearly as the team in better form, but they are going to be missing some key players in this one, which gives a chance to the under-performing Kings. I’m not surprised that the Kings are favorites at home, but I am surprised by the hefty spread. With that being said, I think the 76ers can push the Kings and keep this one close enough to get the cover in the end.
