Wizards vs Kings Prediction

Sacramento Kings (15-9) vs Washington Wizards (4-20)

Game Info: Monday, December 18, 2023 at 10:00 pm (Golden 1 Center)

Betting Odds: Sacramento Kings -11.5 -- Over/Under:

The Washington Wizards need a win after losing 16 of their last 18 games. The Sacramento Kings look to stay hot after winning 4 of their last 5 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Washington Wizards vs Sacramento Kings prediction.

Washington Wizards Betting Preview

The Washington Wizards lost to the 76ers, Pelicans and Suns over the last week. The Washington Wizards are averaging 116.8 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 126.8 points on 50.3 percent shooting. Kyle Kuzma is averaging 23.3 points and 5.9 rebounds, while Jordan Poole is averaging 17 points and 3.6 assists. Deni Avdija is the third double-digit scorer, and Corey Kispert is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.1 rebounds per game.

Sacramento Kings Betting Preview

The Sacramento Kings beat the Nets, Thunder, and Jazz last week while losing to the Clippers. The Sacramento Kings are averaging 117.1 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 116.6 points on 48.7 percent shooting. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 30.1 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Domantas Sabonis is averaging 18.5 points and 12.3 rebounds. Keegan Murray is the third double-digit scorer and Malik Monk is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 74.3 percent from the free throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Kings rank 2nd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (9.3).
• The Kings rank 29th in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (31.1).
• The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (126.2).
• The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (30.1).

Washington Wizards vs Sacramento Kings prediction

The Washington Wizards put a lot of effort into their game last night against the Suns, and now they're a poor defensive side on the end of a back to back. The Sacramento Kings are a young team that likes to push the pace offensively, and they should have success against the Wizards defense. This screams disaster. The Kings have scored 125 or more points in 3 of their last 4 games. I'm assuming De'Aaron Fox will push through his shoulder issue. Thick line but the Wizards and their inability to defend is an issue here. I'll lay the chalk with the Kings at home.

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