Kings vs Grizzlies Prediction
Memphis Grizzlies (10-21) vs Sacramento Kings (18-12)
Game Info: Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 8:00 pm (FedExForum)
Betting Odds: Memphis Grizzlies -1.5 -- Over/Under: 241.5
The Sacramento Kings need a win after splitting their last 6 games. The Memphis Grizzlies look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Sacramento Kings vs Memphis Grizzlies prediction.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings rebounded from losses to the Timberwolves and Trail Blazers with a win over the Hawks. The Sacramento Kings are averaging 117.4 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 117.6 points on 48.7 percent shooting. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 30.2 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Domantas Sabonis is averaging 19.6 points and 12 rebounds. Keegan Murray is the third double-digit scorer and Malik Monk is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 73.5 percent from the free throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.
Sacramento Kings Player Facts
- Domantas Sabonis ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (12.0) this season.
- De'Aaron Fox ranks 4th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.7) this season.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies are coming off losses to the Nuggets and Clippers. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 107.2 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 113.5 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Ja Morant is averaging 26.8 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Desmond Bane is averaging 24.9 points and 5.2 assists. Jaren Jackson Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Marcus Smart is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 38.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game. The Grizzlies will face the Spurs after this game.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- Jaren Jackson Jr. is one of only five qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 threes and 1.5 blocks this season.
- Desmond Bane ranks T7th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (3.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Grizzlies rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (107.2).
- The Grizzlies rank 30th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (6.8).
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (73.5%).
- The Kings rank 29th in the league for H1 opponent points per game this season (60.7).
Sacramento Kings vs Memphis Grizzlies prediction
The Sacramento Kings are coming off a nice blowout win over the Hawks, but I need to see more before I hope on the bandwagon. The Kings have still seen 7 of their 12 losses come on the road. The Memphis Grizzlies have been a different team since the return of Ja Morant, and I'd assume he's feeling better after a day or two off. At home and with Morant in the mix, I have a hard time passing up the Grizzlies in a near pick em spot. Give me the home team.
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
