Kings vs Mavericks Prediction NBA Picks 1/27/24

Dallas Mavericks (24-19) vs Sacramento Kings (24-18)

Game Info: Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 9:00 pm (American Airlines Center)

Betting Odds: Dallas Mavericks +2.5 -- Over/Under:

The Sacramento Kings look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. The Dallas Mavericks need a win after losing 4 of their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks prediction.

Sacramento Kings Betting Preview

The Sacramento Kings rebounded from a loss to the Pacers with wins over the Hawks and Warriors. The Sacramento Kings are averaging 118.7 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 118.1 points on 48.7 percent shooting. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 27.5 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Domantas Sabonis is averaging 20 points and 12.7 rebounds. Keegan Murray is the third double-digit scorer and Malik Monk is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 73.2 percent from the free throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 39.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.

Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview

The Dallas Mavericks rebounded from losses to the Celtics and Suns with a win over the Hawks. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 118.1 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 117.8 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 33.6 points and 9.3 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 25.2 points and 5.1 rebounds. Tim Hardaway Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick Jones Jr. is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.8 rebounds per game.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Mavericks rank 2nd in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.9).
• The Mavericks rank 2nd in the league for turnovers per game this season (12.2).
• The Kings rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (9.2).
• The Kings rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (73.2%).

Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks prediction

The Sacramento Kings have the rest advantage, and they've won 2 of the last 3 meetings against the Mavs, but those are the only reasons I can come up with why they'd be favored here? The Dallas Mavericks are the better team with the best player on the floor, Luka Doncic, who is fresh off scoring 73 points last night. Throw in Kyrie possibly playing, and the Mavs should win this game outright. This line is confusing to me. Give me the free bucket with the Mavericks.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.