The Philadelphia 76ers and the Sacramento Kings duke it out at the Golden 1 Center on Thursday night. Here’s a Kings vs. 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Kings vs. 76ers Pick.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers have been in a rut, as they’ve lost six of their last 10 games overall and they will be hoping for a better outcome after having their two-game win streak snapped by the Nuggets in a 124-96 road defeat on Tuesday. MarJon Beauchamp led the team with 16 points off the bench, Quentin Grimes and Trendon Watford each scored 12 points, and Justin Edwards chipped in with 11 points. As a team, the 76ers shot 39 percent from the field and nine of 41 from the 3-point line as they got off to a terrible start and were always fighting an uphill battle after getting outscored by 72-40 in a nightmarish first half. VJ Edgecombe had a rough game as he shot just three of 12 from the field for his nine points, while Cameron Payne scored just five points on two of 11 shooting off the bench.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings have been in fine form, as they’ve won four of their last six games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back in this one after having their two-game win streak snapped by the Spurs in a 132-104 loss on Tuesday. Maxime Raynaud led the team with 32 points, nine rebounds and three assists; Nique Clifford added 15 points with eight rebounds and seven assists, while Daeqwon Plowden chipped in with 14 points off the bench. As a team, the Kings shot 44 percent from the field and 14 of 36 from the 3-point line as they got off to a slow start and were immediately in deep trouble after leaking 78 points in the first half to trail by as many as 38 points at one stage.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The home team has won each of the 76ers’ last eight games.
- The 76ers have lost each of their last five road games.
- The Kings have covered the spread in five of their last six games.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five road games.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Kings have lost each of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The 76ers have won each of their last 14 games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight home games against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last six road games against the Kings following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the last nine games between the 76ers and Kings have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the 76ers’ last four games as favorites against the Kings have gone UNDER the total points line.
Sacramento Kings Player Facts
- Russell Westbrook is one of only seven players in the league to have recorded 12+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
- Maxime Raynaud ranks 12th amongst qualified players for FG% (56.6%) this season.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Andre Drummond ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (15.6) this season.
- Adem Bona ranks 4th amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (2.6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for three-point percentage this season (33.7%).
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.1).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for Q3 points per game this season (26.2).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (31.9%).
Kings vs 76ers Prediction
The 76ers are still missing Joel Embiid, Kelly Oubre Jr and Tyrese Maxey, while the Kings have ruled out Devin Carter, De’Andre Hunter, Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine, with Malik Monk listed as questionable. The 76ers were able to pull off a couple nice wins without their best players before they got humbled by the Nuggets in their last outing, but they will like their chances of bouncing back against this lowly Kings squad dealing with injuries of their own. These teams last met on Jan 29 and it was the 76ers who won by 113-111 and I am expecting another close contest in this one. You couldn’t back either side with any confidence at the moment, but in a battle of second-stringers, I prefer a play on the Kings, who could pull off the upset if someone like Russell Westbrook has a big game.