The Washington Wizards pay a visit to the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center on Friday night. Here’s a Kings vs Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Kings vs Wizards Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards have been in a real funk lately as they’ve dropped five of their last six games overall. They will be hoping to arrest a four-game slide after getting routed by the Clippers in a 119-105 road defeat on Wednesday. Kyshawn George led the team with 23 points on nine of 15 shooting, Marvin Bagley II added 15 points with 11 rebounds off the bench while Khris Middleton chipped in with 17 points and five assists. As a team, the Wizards shot 46 percent from the field and 10 of 38 from the 3-point line as they get off to a slow start. They had to work so hard to cut an early 24-point deficit to just two points late in the third quarter, only to go cold and score just 16 points in the fourth quarter. This allowed the Clippers off the hook in the end.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings look like they might be turning the corner as they are now aiming for a season-high fourth straight victory after routing the Knicks in a 112-101 home win on Wednesday. DeMar DeRozan led the team with 27 points, six rebounds and five assists, Zach LaVine added 25 points on eight of 14 shooting, Precious Achiuwa scored 20 points with 14 rebounds while Russell Westbrook tallied 19 points with 11 assists. As a team, the Kings shot 47 percent from the field and 10 of 27 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with their defense by holding the Knicks to just 17 points in the first quarter to jump out in front early. Before the Kings exploded for 40 points in the third quarter to push the lead out to 25 points at one stage.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 13 road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Kings have won 21 of their last 24 home games against the Wizards following a win.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Kings’ last five games.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Kings have lost each of their last 10 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have won each of their last four games as underdogs on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as home favorites following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Kings’ last four games at Golden 1 Center.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Wizards’ last six road games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Kings’ last four games as home favorites following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Sacramento Kings Player Facts
- Russell Westbrook is one of only seven qualified players in the league to be leading their team in rebounds (6.5) and assists (7.0) per game this season.
- Zach LaVine ranks 10th amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (3.7) this season.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Alex Sarr rank 1st amongst qualified players for steals + blocks per game (3.1) this season.
- Justin Champagnie ranks 20th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (11.3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.5).
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.0).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-11.3).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (47.8).
Kings vs Wizards Prediction
The Wizards are still missing Tristan Vutkevic, Bilal Coulibaly, Khris Middleton and Trae Young, while the Kings have ruled out Isaiah Stevens and Keegan Murray, but there is optimism around Domantas Sabonis who could make his return in this game. The Wizards have continued their downward spiral as they are still battling a long list of injuries, while the Kings have come to life with three impressive wins on the trot. The Wizards are just so banged up right now that it’s hard to picture them hanging with this resurgent Kings squad who look dangerous all of a sudden.