Portland Trail Blazers vs Sacramento Kings Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Kings vs Trail Blazers prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Portland.

  • The Kings face Portland with a record of 9-10.
  • Defensively, Sacramento are giving up 113.3 points per game.
  • The Kings are coming off a 115-104 win vs. the Trail Blazers.
  • The Trail Blazers host the Kings with a record of 7-12.
  • Defensively, Portland are giving up 114.0 points per game.
  • The Trail Blazers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Kings.

Kings vs Trail Blazers Prediction

At 10:00 ET, the 9-10 Kings (-217) will take on the 7-12 Trail Blazers (+179) in a Western Conference matchup. Sacramento is favored by 5.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 223.5.

This game will be played at Moda Center in Portland and can be seen on NBCS.

Kings vs. Trail Blazers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Sacramento Kings at Portland Trail Blazers
  • Where: Portland at Moda Center
  • Date: Friday, November 29th
  • Betting Odds SAC -5.5, SAC -217 | POR +179 O/U 223.5

Kings Preview: Can Sacramento Live Up to the Hype on the Road?

The Kings moved to 9-10 on the season with a 115-104 win over the Timberwolves on Wednesday. Sacramento, who entered the game as +3 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game landed exactly on the O/U line of 219.

After an 11-0 run in the 2nd quarter, Sacramento took control by outscoring Minnesota 38-24. However, the Timberwolves responded by dominating the 3rd quarter, 29-12. The Kings bounced back in the 4th, holding Minnesota to 18 points while scoring 34 of their own to close out the game.

Domantas Sabonis and Malik Monk each scored 27 points in the Kings' win over the Timberwolves, with Sabonis adding 12 rebounds and shooting 58.8% from the field. Monk hit 3 threes at 60% efficiency and dished out 9 assists, while De'Aaron Fox contributed 26 points, 8 assists, and 8 rebounds, connecting on 3 threes at 37.5%.

As a team, the Kings shot 48.9% from the field, making 12 threes at a 32.4% clip. Fox scored 14 points in the 2nd quarter and added 9 more in the 4th, while Monk also had a strong finish with 11 points in the final period.

Despite a rough 1st quarter where they allowed 33 points, the Kings tightened up defensively, especially in the 4th, giving up just 18 points to secure the win over the Timberwolves. Overall, Sacramento held Minnesota to 104 points on 44% shooting from the field.

The Kings limited the Timberwolves to 14 made threes on 35% shooting from beyond the arc. Sacramento also gave up 27 free throw attempts, with Minnesota converting 24 of them. On the glass, the Kings allowed just 4 offensive rebounds while recording 8 steals and 3 blocks.

Trail Blazers Preview: Can The Trail Blazers Secure a Home Victory?

The Kings improved to 9-10 on the season with a 115-104 win over the Timberwolves on Wednesday. Sacramento, who entered the game as +3 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game landed exactly on the O/U line of 219, resulting in a push.

Sacramento's 11-0 run in the 2nd quarter, which took the score from 44-41 to 52-44, was a key moment. They outscored Minnesota 38-24 in the 2nd quarter, but the Timberwolves responded by winning the 3rd quarter 29-12. The Kings then dominated the 4th quarter, outscoring Minnesota 34-18 to seal the win.

In their 121-114 loss to the Pacers, the Trail Blazers shot 50.6% from the field and connected on 16 threes at a 45.7% clip. Anfernee Simons led the way with 30 points, hitting 6 threes at 50% efficiency.

Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe each added 17 points, with Henderson knocking down 3 threes at 75%. Simons scored 16 points in the 3rd quarter, while Sharpe and Henderson each contributed 6 points in the 4th.

Defensively, the Trail Blazers struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, giving up 34 and 36 points, respectively, in their 121-114 loss to the Pacers. Portland allowed Indiana to shoot 48% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Pacers hit 13 threes at a 40% clip. The Trail Blazers sent Indiana to the line 20 times, where they made 16 free throws. Portland finished with 6 steals and 5 blocks.

Kings vs Trail Blazers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past ten road matchups, Sacramento has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 112 per game. The team went 5-5 overall in these games.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, Portland has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 100 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Portland has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 4-6 straight up.
  • The last five games that Sacramento was favored, they have an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 2-3 straight up.

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