Sacramento Kings vs Utah Jazz Matchup

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

  • The Jazz head to Sacramento with a record of 5-17.
  • The Jazz are averaging 109.7 points per game so far.
  • The Jazz are coming off a 141-99 win vs. the Kings.
  • The Kings face Utah with a record of 11-13.
  • Defensively, Sacramento are giving up 113.9 points per game.
  • The Kings are coming off a 140-113 win vs. the Jazz.

Jazz vs Kings Prediction

At 9:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-692) will host the Utah Jazz (+499) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 231 points.

Utah (5-17) is currently 14th in the Western Conference, while Sacramento (11-13) is 12th. The Kings are favored by 12 points.

Jazz vs. Kings Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Utah Jazz at Sacramento Kings
  • Where: Sacramento at Golden 1 Center
  • Date: Sunday, December 8th
  • Betting Odds SAC -12, UTA +499 | SAC -692 O/U 231

Jazz Preview: Can The Jazz Secure a Road Victory?

Utah improved to 5-17 on the season with a dominant 141-99 win over Portland on Friday. The Jazz, who were +4 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread with ease. The total score of 240 points exceeded the O/U line of 224.5 by 15.5 points.

Utah set the tone early with an 11-0 run, turning a 5-3 deficit into a 14-5 lead. They outscored Portland 33-17 in the 1st quarter and continued to pull away, leading 102-70 going into the 4th. They finished strong, outscoring the Blazers 39-29 in the final period.

The Jazz put up 141 points in their win over the Trail Blazers, shooting 55.2% from the field and hitting 14 threes at a 43.8% clip. Johnny Juzang led the way with 22 points, knocking down 6 threes at 54.5%, while John Collins added 20 points on 70% shooting.

Keyonte George contributed 17 points, and Collin Sexton added 16, with 7 of those coming in the 3rd quarter. Juzang scored 10 points in the 4th, and Isaiah Collier and Brice Sensabaugh each added 9 points in the final period.

The Jazz put on a defensive clinic against the Trail Blazers, holding them to just 99 points on Friday. Utah set the tone early, allowing only 17 points in the 1st quarter and kept their defensive intensity throughout, giving up 27 in the 2nd, 26 in the 3rd, and 29 in the 4th. The Jazz limited Portland to 38% shooting from the field.

Utah was particularly effective against the three, where the Blazers shot just 29%, making 14 threes. The Jazz also sent Portland to the line 17 times, where they hit 11 free throws. On the boards, Utah grabbed 50 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards. They also added 6 steals and 11 blocks.

Kings Preview: Can the Kings Pull Off a Home Win?

The Jazz improved to 5-17 on the season with a dominant 141-99 win over the Trail Blazers on Friday. Entering the game as +4 point underdogs, Utah not only covered the spread but also won by a staggering 42 points. The combined score of 240 points exceeded the O/U line of 224.5 by 15.5 points.

Utah took control early with an 11-0 run, turning a 5-3 deficit into a 14-5 lead. They outscored Portland 33-17 in the 1st quarter and continued to build their lead, going into the 4th quarter up 102-70. The Jazz finished strong, outscoring the Blazers 39-29 in the final period.

The Kings put up 140 points in their win over the Spurs, shooting 56.7% from the field and knocking down 16 threes at a 47.1% rate. DeMar DeRozan led the way with 23 points, while De'Aaron Fox, Malik Monk, and Domantas Sabonis each added 22.

Monk also contributed 9 rebounds and 6 assists, and Fox dished out 8 assists. Kevin Huerter chipped in 16 points, including 8 in the 4th quarter.

Despite a shaky start, giving up 33 points in the 1st quarter, the Kings tightened up defensively, allowing just 27 points in each of the final two quarters to secure a 140-113 win over the Spurs. Sacramento held San Antonio to 42% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Kings allowed the Spurs to hit 14 threes at a 34% clip. Sacramento sent San Antonio to the line 30 times, where they converted 21 free throws. The Kings finished with 7 steals and 6 blocks.

Jazz vs Kings Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their three previous road games, Utah has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 121 points per game.
  • When looking at their past three home matchups, Sacramento has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 118 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
  • Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Jazz have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
  • Through their last three games as the favorite, the Kings have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.

Jazz vs Kings Prediction

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