Miami Heat vs Sacramento Kings Matchup

Check out our free Heat vs Kings prediction for this NBA matchup in Sacramento. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Heat head into the game at 17-16.
  • The Heat are averaging 111.1 points per game so far.
  • The Heat are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Kings.
  • The Kings head into the game at 17-19.
  • Defensively, Sacramento are giving up 113.7 points per game.
  • The Kings are coming off a 129-99 win vs. the Heat.

Heat vs Kings Prediction

At 10:00 ET, the Miami Heat (17-16) will be in Sacramento to take on the Kings (17-19). The Kings are favored by 3.5 points and have won four straight games. The Heat are 6th in the Eastern Conference and have lost two games in a row.

This non-conference matchup will be played at the Golden 1 Center and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line for the game is 224 points.

Heat vs. Kings Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Miami Heat at Sacramento Kings
  • Where: Sacramento at Golden 1 Center
  • Date: Monday, January 6th
  • Betting Odds SAC -3.5, MIA +141 | SAC -166 O/U 224

Heat Preview: Do the Heat Have What it Takes on the Road?

Miami’s record dropped to 17-16 after a 136-100 loss to the Jazz on Saturday. The Heat were -8.5 point favorites at home but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 236 points went over the line of 224.

After a 22-22 tie in the 1st quarter, the Jazz took control with a 40-19 2nd quarter. They extended their lead to 98-66 by the end of the 3rd. Miami tried to rally in the 4th, going on a 10-0 run, but Utah outscored them 38-34 in the final period.

In their 136-100 loss to the Jazz, the Heat struggled offensively, shooting 43.8% from the field and hitting just 9 threes at a 25.7% clip. Nikola Jovic led Miami with 17 points, knocking down 3 threes at 60% efficiency.

Duncan Robinson added 16 points, also connecting on 3 threes, though at 33.3%. Tyler Herro contributed 15 points and 6 assists, despite shooting 33.3% from the field.

Despite a solid start defensively, allowing just 22 points in the 1st quarter, the Heat couldn’t maintain that effort, giving up 40 points in the 2nd and 38 in the 4th, leading to a 136-100 loss to the Jazz. Miami allowed Utah to shoot 52% from the field.

The Heat also struggled to contain the Jazz from beyond the arc, where Utah hit 19 threes at a 41% clip. Miami sent the Jazz to the line 16 times, where they made 13 free throws. The Heat finished with 9 steals and 7 blocks.

Kings Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for the Kings?

Miami’s season record dropped to 17-16 after a 136-100 home loss to the Jazz on Saturday. The Heat, who were favored by 8.5 points, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 236, surpassing the O/U line of 224 by 12 points.

After a 22-22 tie in the 1st quarter, the Jazz took control, outscoring Miami 40-19 in the 2nd. By the start of the 4th, the Heat trailed 98-66. Miami attempted a comeback, going on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit from 104-69 to 104-79, but the Jazz closed out the game by outscoring them 38-34 in the final period.

Malik Monk's 26 points and 12 assists powered the Kings' offense in their 129-99 win over the Warriors, with Monk hitting 5 threes at a 62.5% rate. Domantas Sabonis added 22 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 76.9% from the field, while Kevin Huerter chipped in 16 points, hitting 4 threes at 66.7%.

Sacramento connected on 19 threes, shooting 44.2% from deep and 51.7% overall. Monk scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, while Sabonis added 10 in the 2nd.

The Kings held the Warriors to just 99 points on Sunday, with strong defensive efforts in the 1st and 3rd quarters, where they allowed only 21 and 24 points, respectively. Sacramento limited Golden State's three-point shooting, giving up 12 threes on 34% shooting.

Sacramento sent Golden State to the line 18 times, where they made 13 free throws. The Kings grabbed 33 defensive rebounds while allowing 9 offensive boards. They also tallied 15 steals and 3 blocks in the game.

Heat vs Kings Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last three road games, Miami has averaged 101 points per game while allowing 102. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
  • Through their last ten home games, Sacramento has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 114 points per game.
  • Through their last three games as the underdog, the Heat have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
  • The Kings have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.

Heat vs Kings Prediction

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