Sacramento Kings vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction 12/26/2023 @ 10:00PM
Republished from SportsJaw.com
Sacramento Kings Look to Strengthen Division Lead in Tuesday Tip-off Against Struggling Portland Trailblazers
On Tuesday night, the Sacramento Kings (17–11) will be looking to extend their lead over the other teams in their division when they face the Portland Trailblazers (7–21) at Moda Center for a 10 PM ET tip-off. Although the Kings are strong favorites coming off a 110–98 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Trailblazers have had some recent success against them, with a 6–4 record over the last 10 games. Despite opening at -6, the line has not moved.
Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Kings -245 | Trail Blazers +195
- Spread: Kings -6 (-110) | Trail Blazers +6 (-110)
- Total: Over/Under 236 (-110)
- Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Sacramento will win straight-up is 71%.
Sacramento vs Portland Stats
Sacramento Kings
The Kings will have to rely on good defense if they want to bounce back from their last game’s defeat and win the game against Trailblazers. Malik Monk (Foot) is questionable for the game.
Portland Trail Blazers Analysis
The Portland Trail Blazers come into this game on a two-game losing streak and are in need of a win to snap this streak. Offensively, they average 108 points per game, taking 43.81% of their field goals and 35.19% of their three-pointers. On defense, they give up 114.71 points per game, allowing opponents to make 49.04% of their field goals and 32.97% of their three-pointers. Anfernee Simons led the team with 25 points, Malcolm Brogdon totaled 17 points and 12 assists, and Jerami Grant contributed 17 points with three assists. They will need to perform better defensively if they are to break their streak of losses. Shaedon Sharpe (Groin) is questionable for this game.
Kings’ Road Success, Aggressive Offensive Play Help Cover Spread, Despite Defensive Struggles
The Kings have won four of their last six games, including two of three on the road. Offensively, they average over 111 points and create ample scoring chances while demonstrating aggressiveness against the offensive glass. They also have decreased their turnovers in the last three games. The Trailblazers have been ineffective on defense and at home particularly, allowing over 115 points per game. Offensively they have scored below 110 points per game and do not rebound as well, which translates to less extra-scoring chances. Furthermore, their careless ball-handling gives the Kings easy-scoring opportunities — they average over seven steals a game. The Kings may not be stellar defensively, but they excel on the road, so it is advisable to put a bet on them to cover the spread.
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