It will be a battle between Pacific Division opponents when the Sacramento Kings (8-18) welcome the Phoenix Suns (9-19) to Golden 1 Center. The game can be seen on NBC Sports – California at 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 12, 2017.
The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 209 points with Sacramento set as a 4-point favorite.
Phoenix Suns vs. Sacramento Kings Free Prediction
The last time the Suns played, they were topped by the San Antonio Spurs, 104-101. San Antonio’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Spurs had more offensive rebounds (18 vs. 10), defensive rebounds (34 vs. 30) and total rebounds (52 vs. 40). Mike James was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 8-for-16 shooting.
The Kings fell to the Toronto Raptors in their last outing, 102-87. Toronto’s 12.0 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Sacramento, who had a mark of 21.0. The Raptors’ mark was better than their season average of 12.7, while the Kings’ was above their season average of 13.2. With 19 points on 9-for-11 shooting, Zach Randolph led Sacramento in scoring.
Opposite tempos will be on display in this matchup. Phoenix likes to play quickly (second in possessions per game), while Sacramento is slower-paced (27th in possessions per game).
Phoenix heads into the contest with records of 9-19 straight up (SU) and 13-14-1 against the spread (ATS). Vegas tends to set the total low when the Suns are involved, as 16 of their 28 games have finished over the projected point total.
Meanwhile, Sacramento is 8-18 SU and 11-12-3 ATS. Vegas has typically been fairly accurate when setting the total of Kings games, with 13 overs compared to 12 unders.
Randolph has averaged 22.0 points and 9.6 rebounds over the last five games for Sacramento.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. Devin Booker recorded 22 points and five assists in the first game, in which the Suns beat the Kings 117-115, covering as 2-point underdogs. The game finished with a total of 232 points, which was 25.5 points above the projected point total of 206.5 points. Phoenix did a great job of getting and making free throws (23-27; 85.2 percent). Sacramento, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (7.5 vs. 19.1).
Phoenix Suns at Sacramento Kings Odds Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Kings, ATS Winner – Kings, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Phoenix is 8-4-1 ATS with 9 overs and 4 unders.
Sacramento is 6-5 ATS at home with 6 unders and 5 overs.
In games where they allow below 100 points, Phoenix is 2-1 and Sacramento is 3-2.
In games where they reach the century mark, the Suns are 8-12 and the Kings are 5-4.
Phoenix ranks fifth in rebounds per game (45.8) while Sacramento ranks 27th (39.7).
The Kings rank fourth in blocks allowed per game (4.0) while the Suns rank 22nd (5.3).
Sacramento ranks ninth in steals per game (8.3) while Phoenix ranks 26th in steals allowed per game (8.9).
The Kings rank ninth in points off turnovers allowed per game (15.3) while the Suns rank 26th (19.3).
Phoenix ranks ninth in fast break points per game (12.8) while Sacramento ranks 25th (8.8).
The Kings rank 12th in points allowed in the paint per game (42.8) while the Suns rank 26th (48.8).
Phoenix ranks 13th in three pointers allowed per game (28.1) while Sacramento ranks 26th (31.5).
The Kings rank 14th in second chance points allowed per game (12.1) while the Suns rank 27th (13.8).
Phoenix ranks 19th in assists allowed per game (23.2) while Sacramento ranks 25th (24.2).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Phoenix is 4-1 ATS with 2 overs, 2 unders and 1 push.
Sacramento is 3-1-1 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games.
The Suns’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.4, down from 7.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Kings have scored an average of 101.8 points per game (5.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 105.4 points per game (0.1 below their season average).
