The Phoenix Suns and the Sacramento Kings do battle at the Golden 1 Center on Wednesday night. Here’s a Kings vs Suns Prediction. This article will include a Kings vs Suns Pick.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns have been in great form as they’ve won 10 of their last 13 games overall, but they will be eager to bounce back after having their three-game win streak halted by the Rockets in a 114-92 loss on Monday. Dillon Brooks led the team with 29 points on 11 of 22 shooting, Devin Booker added 18 points with five assists and six turnovers, while Collin Gillespie chipped in with 16 points off the bench.
As a team, the Suns shot just 41 percent from the field and 13 of 37 from the 3-point line as they fought hard on defense to trail by only single digits until the fourth quarter. They scored just 17 points to allow the Rockets to run away with it in the end.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings were really struggling during their eight-game losing streak, but they look to have turned a corner as they are now aiming for a third straight victory after outlasting the Timberwolves in a 117-112 overtime win on Monday. DeMar DeRozan led the team with 33 points on nine of 16 shooting, Keegan Murray added 26 points with 14 rebounds while Malik Monk chipped in with 22 points on nine of 18 shooting off the bench.
As a team, the Kings shot 43 percent from the field and seven of 26 from the 3-point line as they rallied back from a 12-point fourth quarter deficit to force overtime. They stayed hot and came away with the impressive comeback victory at home.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The Kings have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
- The Suns have lost seven of their last eight road games following a loss.
- The Kings have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against Suns teams that held a winning record.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games following a loss.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The favorites have won each of the last 11 games between the Suns and Kings.
- The Kings have lost seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last six games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Suns’ last eight games as road favorites following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eleven of the Kings’ last 12 games following an overtime win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Sacramento Kings Player Facts
- Russell Westbrook ranks 11th amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (8.4) this season.
- DeMar DeRozan is one of only 15 qualified Guards in the league shooting at least 50% from the field this season.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Collin Gillespie has recorded five games with 4+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- Devin Booker has recorded 18 games with 3+ assists this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for blocks per game this season (3.2).
- The Kings have used 13 different starting fives this season – most in the league.
- The Suns have suffered the largest comeback loss when leading through Q3 this season – led by 18 points vs Hawks on November 16.
- The Suns rank 2nd in the league for steals per game this season (10.6).
Kings vs Suns Prediction
The Suns are still missing some players with Jalen Green, Grayson Allen and Ryan Dunn all out, while the Kings have ruled out Domantas Sabonis again with Dennis Schroder listed as questionable. The Suns have quietly been one of the form teams in the league despite missing a few players and they were on a nice run before they got stopped by the surging Rockets in their last outing.
In contrast, the Kings were one of the coldest teams in the league before they snapped out of it with two impressive wins in a row and they would’ve taken plenty of confidence from their overtime win over the Timberwolves. It’s tempting to take the Kings to pull off another upset at home, but the Suns have been consistently good over the last three weeks or so. I think they get the job done at the short line in this one.