Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings Matchup

Check out our Grizzlies vs. Kings prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in Sacramento.

  • The Grizzlies visit Sacramento with a record of 23-11.
  • Defensively, Memphis are giving up 114.1 points per game.
  • The Grizzlies are coming off a 117-112 win vs. the Kings.
  • The Kings possess a 15-19 record so far.
  • Sacramento has an effective field goal percentage of 54% (13th).
  • The Kings are coming off a 113-107 win vs. the Grizzlies.

Grizzlies vs Kings Prediction

At 10:00 ET, the 15-19 Sacramento Kings will host the 23-11 Memphis Grizzlies at Golden 1 Center. The Kings are currently on a 2-game win streak and are favored by 3.5 points over the Grizzlies.

This Western Conference matchup will be televised on NBCS.

Grizzlies vs. Kings Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Memphis Grizzlies at Sacramento Kings
  • Where: Sacramento at Golden 1 Center
  • Date: Friday, January 3rd
  • Betting Odds SAC -3.5, MEM +136 | SAC -162 O/U 238.5

Grizzlies Preview: Will Memphis Win on the Road?

Memphis improved to 23-11 on the season with a 117-112 win over the Suns on Tuesday. The Grizzlies, who were +5.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the road win but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 229, falling short of the O/U line of 238.5.

Memphis jumped out to a 36-26 lead after the 1st quarter and extended it by halftime. The Suns went on a 10-0 run to close the gap, but Memphis held a 91-86 lead going into the 4th quarter. Both teams scored 26 points in the final period, allowing the Grizzlies to hold on for the win.

Jaren Jackson Jr. poured in 38 points and 12 rebounds, hitting 4 threes at 44.4% in the Grizzlies' win over the Suns. Desmond Bane added 31 points, also connecting on 4 threes at a 50% rate, while Luke Kennard chipped in 17 points, making 3 threes at 50% efficiency.

As a team, the Grizzlies hit 15 threes, shooting 34.1% from deep and 42.6% overall. Jackson scored 19 points in the 1st quarter and added 10 more in the 4th, while Bane contributed 13 points in the 2nd quarter.

Defensively, the Grizzlies gave up 112 points to the Suns but managed to hold them to 26 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters. Overall, the Suns shot 45% from the field.

Memphis did a good job defending the three, allowing just 9 made threes on 30% shooting. They also sent the Suns to the line 25 times, where they hit 19 free throws. The Grizzlies grabbed 35 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 10 steals and 6 blocks.

Kings Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Kings?

Memphis improved to 23-11 on the season with a 117-112 win over the Suns on Tuesday. The Grizzlies, who were +5.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 229 fell short of the 238.5 O/U line.

Memphis jumped out to an early lead, winning the 1st quarter 36-26 and the 2nd 33-29. The Suns went on a 10-0 run, narrowing the gap from 71-60 to 71-70, but Memphis held a 91-86 lead going into the 4th. Both teams scored 26 points in the final quarter.

De'Aaron Fox's 35 points on 81.2% shooting led the Kings to a win over the 76ers, with 14 of those points coming in the 4th quarter. Malik Monk added 10 of his 20 points in the final period as well.

The Kings shot 48.8% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 9 threes at a 29% rate.

Despite a tough defensive outing through the first three quarters, the Kings locked down in the 4th, allowing just 18 points to secure the win over the 76ers. Sacramento gave up 107 points on 47% shooting from the field.

The Kings limited Philadelphia's three-point shooting, allowing 15 made threes at a 37% clip. They also sent the 76ers to the line 14 times, where they made 12 free throws. Sacramento finished with 31 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and recorded 11 steals.

Grizzlies vs Kings Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past three road matchups, Memphis has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 118 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
  • Although Sacramento has a straight up record of 2-1 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs. the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 124 points per game in these games.
  • In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 5-5 and an ATS mark of 7-3.
  • Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the Kings have a strong record of 2-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-2.

Grizzlies vs Kings Prediction

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