Thunder vs Kings Prediction
Sacramento Kings (3-4) vs Oklahoma City Thunder (5-3)
Game Info: Friday, November 10, 2023 at 10:00 pm (Golden 1 Center)
Betting Odds: Sacramento Kings +2.5 -- Over/Under: 225.5
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Sacramento Kings meet Friday in NBA action at the Golden 1 Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. The Oklahoma City Thunder have won their first 2 road games. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 118.8 points on 49.5 percent shooting and allowing 117.1 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 28.1 points and 6.4 assists, while Chet Holmgren is averaging 16.8 points and 7.9 rebounds. Jalen Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Luguentz Dort is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 39.3 percent from beyond the arc and 86.4 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.8 rebounds per game.
Oklahoma City Thunder Player Facts
- Chet Holmgren ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for 3P% (55.6%) this season.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ranks T3rd amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.3) this season.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings look to get back to a .500 record. The Sacramento Kings have won 2 of their first 3 home games. The Sacramento Kings are averaging 112 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 116 points on 49.2 percent shooting. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 31.3 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Domantas Sabonis is averaging 17.4 points and 12.9 rebounds. Malik Monk is the third double-digit scorer and Harrison Barnes is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 32.5 percent from beyond the arc and 72.3 percent from the free throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
Sacramento Kings Player Facts
- Domantas Sabonis ranks 4th amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (12.9) this season.
- Harrison Barnes ranks T26th amongst qualified players for 3P% (45.5%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for Q3 points per game this season (23.9).
- The Kings rank 2nd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (8.6).
- The Thunder rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (7.5).
- The Thunder rank 30th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (14.4).
Randy’s Pick
The Oklahoma City Thunder are coming off a nice win over the Cavaliers, and they're the healthier side in this matchup. The Sacramento Kings continue to struggle defensively, and they're undermanned without their best player in De’Aaron Fox. If the Thunder is serious about taking that next step in the West, these are games they need to win. Against other young up-and-coming teams, but teams that aren't at full strength. Give me OKC and the small chalk.
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
