Brooklyn Nets vs Sacramento Kings Matchup

Keep reading to see our Kings vs Nets NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Kings look to improve on their 23-22 record.
  • Sacramento has an effective field goal percentage of 54% (14th).
  • The Kings are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Nets.
  • The Nets come in at 14-32.
  • Brooklyn has an effective field goal percentage of 52% (24th).
  • The Nets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Kings.

Kings vs Nets Prediction

At 7:30 ET, the Kings (-479) will travel to Brooklyn to take on the Nets (+367) at the Barclays Center. Sacramento is currently favored by 10.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 221.5.

Both teams are currently on losing streaks, with the Kings (-10.5) having dropped two straight and the Nets (+10.5) losing six in a row. Sacramento is 23-22 on the season and 10th in the Western Conference, while Brooklyn is 14-32 and 12th in the East.

Kings vs. Nets Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Sacramento Kings at Brooklyn Nets
  • Where: Brooklyn at Barclays Center
  • Date: Monday, January 27th
  • Betting Odds SAC -10.5, SAC -479 | BKN +367 O/U 221.5

Kings Preview: Will the Kings Defense Show Up on the Road?

The Kings fell to 23-22 on the season after a 143-120 road loss to the Knicks on Saturday. Sacramento entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 23 points. The total score of 263 points exceeded the O/U line of 233.5 by 29.5 points.

The Knicks went on a 10-0 run early, extending their lead from 23-17 to 33-17. Sacramento responded with a strong 2nd quarter, outscoring New York 42-34, but the Knicks regained control in the 3rd, leading 111-100 going into the 4th. The Kings managed only 20 points in the final quarter while allowing 32.

Malik Monk led the Kings with 31 points and 9 assists in their loss to the Knicks, shooting 57.1% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency. Domantas Sabonis contributed 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 assists, shooting 78.6% from the floor.

The Kings connected on 14 threes, shooting 38.9% from deep and 48.4% overall. Monk scored 18 of his 31 points in the 2nd quarter, while DeMar DeRozan added 9 of his 18 points in the 3rd.

Defensively, the Kings struggled throughout the game, allowing the Knicks to score 143 points. Sacramento gave up 38 points in the 1st quarter and 39 in the 3rd, with New York shooting 49% from the field.

The Kings also had trouble defending the three, as the Knicks hit 17 threes at a 47% clip. Sacramento sent New York to the line 23 times, where they made 22 free throws. The Kings finished with 5 steals and 5 blocks.

Nets Preview: Will the Nets Make it Happen at Home?

The Kings dropped to 23-22 on the season after a 143-120 road loss to the Knicks on Saturday. Sacramento entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 23 points. The total points for the game were 263, going well over the pre-game line of 233.5.

New York got off to a strong start with a 10-0 run early in the game. Sacramento responded by outscoring the Knicks 42-34 in the 2nd quarter, but the Knicks regained control in the 3rd, and a 32-20 4th quarter sealed the win for New York.

The Nets struggled offensively in their 97-point performance against the Heat, shooting just 37.5% from the field. Their three-point shooting was average, hitting 14 threes at a 35% clip.

Keon Johnson and D'Angelo Russell both scored 22 points, with Johnson adding 13 in the 4th quarter. Russell hit 4 threes, shooting 50% from deep, while Noah Clowney also made 3 threes despite shooting 28.6% overall.

Defensively, the Nets gave up 106 points to the Heat, who shot 44% from the field. Brooklyn allowed 24 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters but gave up 29 points in the 2nd and 3rd.

The Nets allowed Miami to hit 13 threes at a 46% clip. The Heat also went 23/24 from the free-throw line. Brooklyn finished with 11 steals and 5 blocks.

Kings vs Nets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across the Kings last three road games, the team averaged 119 points per game while allowing 135. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 0-3, while going 0-3 straight-up.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, Brooklyn has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 102 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
  • Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Nets have a straight up record of 0-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
  • In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Kings have a straight up record of 8-2 and an ATS mark of 5-4-1.

Kings vs Nets Prediction

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