Sacramento Kings vs San Antonio Spurs Matchup

Check out our Kings vs. Spurs prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in San Antonio.

  • The Kings travel take on the Spurs at 10-13.
  • Defensively, Sacramento are giving up 113.9 points per game.
  • The Kings are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Spurs.
  • The Spurs will be hosting the Kings and hold a 11-11 record.
  • The Spurs are averaging 110.9 points per game so far.
  • The Spurs are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Kings.

Kings vs Spurs Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-191) will travel to take on the San Antonio Spurs (+160) in a Western Conference matchup. The Kings are currently favored by 4.5 points over the Spurs, and the over/under line is set at 227 points.

San Antonio (11-11) is currently on a two-game losing streak and sits 11th in the Western Conference. Sacramento (10-13) is 12th in the West and fifth in the Pacific Division. Tip-off will take place at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, and NBCS will have the TV coverage.

Kings vs. Spurs Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Sacramento Kings at San Antonio Spurs
  • Where: San Antonio at Frost Bank Center
  • Date: Friday, December 6th
  • Betting Odds SAC -4.5, SAC -191 | SA +160 O/U 227

Kings Preview: Do the Kings Stand a Chance on the Road?

The Kings fell to 10-13 on the season after a 115-110 loss to the Grizzlies on Thursday. Sacramento, who entered the game as +3 point underdogs, couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 225, falling well short of the 242.5 O/U line.

After a 15-0 run by Memphis turned a 78-73 game into an 88-78 lead, the Kings couldn’t recover, despite tying the game at 86 heading into the 4th quarter.

In their 115-110 loss to the Grizzlies on Thursday, the Kings struggled offensively, shooting just 39.8% from the field and connecting on only 8 threes at a 22.9% clip. DeMar DeRozan led the way with 26 points, while Malik Monk added 23, hitting 4 threes at 44.4%.

De'Aaron Fox contributed 18 points, and Domantas Sabonis chipped in 17, with 10 of those coming in the opening quarter. DeRozan and Monk each scored 7 points in the 4th quarter, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Grizzlies.

The Kings struggled defensively in the 1st and 2nd quarters, allowing 63 points, but tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 23. Overall, they allowed 115 points on 47% shooting from the field in their loss to the Grizzlies.

Sacramento sent Memphis to the line 32 times, where they hit 26 free throws. The Kings gave up 13 threes on 34% shooting. They finished with 32 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, and recorded 11 steals.

Spurs Preview: Does San Antonio Have a Shot at a Home Win?

The Kings fell to 10-13 on the season after a 115-110 road loss to the Grizzlies on Thursday. Sacramento entered the game as +3 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 225 points was well below the O/U line of 242.5.

A 15-0 run by Memphis, which took the score from 78-73 to 88-78, was the turning point. After an even 86-86 score entering the 4th quarter, the Grizzlies outscored the Kings 29-24 in the final period.

Keldon Johnson's 28 points on 64.7% shooting led the Spurs in their 139-124 loss to the Bulls, with 14 of his points coming in the 4th quarter. Devin Vassell added 17 points, 11 of which came in the 3rd, while Jeremy Sochan contributed 16 points and 14 rebounds.

The Spurs struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 threes at 28.6%, while shooting 46.3% overall. Stephon Castle, Chris Paul, and Julian Champagnie each chipped in 12 points, with Paul scoring 7 in the 3rd quarter.

The Spurs struggled defensively against the Bulls, giving up 139 points while allowing at least 31 points in every quarter. Chicago shot 57% from the field, taking advantage of San Antonio’s defense throughout the game.

From beyond the arc, the Bulls hit 17 threes at a 45% clip. The Spurs also sent Chicago to the line 23 times, where they made 18 free throws. San Antonio recorded 11 steals and 4 blocks in the game.

Kings vs Spurs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last three road contests, the Kings offense has averaged 110 points per game while allowing an average of 111. Sacramento posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
  • When looking at their past three matchups at home, San Antonio has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 116 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, San Antonio has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 4-6 straight up.
  • Looking back on the team's last three games as the favorite, the Kings have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.

Kings vs Spurs Prediction

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