The Philadelphia 76ers (13-17) travel to face off against the Sacramento Kings (14-19) on Wednesday, January 1st. This game will be played at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento and televised on NBCS. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 10:00 ET.

76ers vs Kings

The 76ers Are Coming Off A Win

Philadelphia moved to 13-17 on the season with a 125-103 road win over the Trail Blazers on Monday. The 76ers, who entered the game as 7-point favorites, covered the spread with the 22-point victory. The game’s total of 228 points went over the pre-game line of 223.

After a tight 1st quarter, Philadelphia took control with a 13-0 run, extending the score from 39-38 to 51-39. They outscored Portland 31-23 in the 2nd quarter and 27-18 in the 3rd, entering the 4th with a 91-72 lead. The 76ers closed out the game by winning the 4th quarter 34-31.

The Kings Are Coming Off A Win

The Kings improved to 14-19 on the season with a 110-100 win over the Mavericks on Monday. Sacramento, playing at home, was favored by 8.5 points and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 210 fell short of the 223.5 O/U line.

After falling behind 37-23 in the 1st quarter, the Kings turned the game around with a 12-0 run, taking the lead from 44-35 to 47-44. They continued to outscore Dallas in each of the final three quarters, including a 27-23 edge in the 4th.

76ers Offense Breakdown

Joel Embiid’s 37 points and 9 rebounds led the 76ers to a win over the Trail Blazers, as he shot 57.1% from the field. Tyrese Maxey added 23 points, hitting 3 threes at a 42.9% rate, while Guerschon Yabusele contributed 16 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from deep.

Philadelphia shot 57.3% from the field and 45.8% from three, making 11 threes in the game. Embiid scored 14 points in the 2nd quarter, while Maxey added 11 in the 1st.

Kings Offense Breakdown

De’Aaron Fox put up 33 points, 6 assists, and 6 rebounds, shooting 56.5% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 42.9% in the Kings’ win over the Mavericks. Domantas Sabonis added 17 points and 16 rebounds, while DeMar DeRozan, Trey Lyles, and Malik Monk each contributed 14 points.

Fox scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, and the Kings made just 10 threes, shooting 31.2% from deep and 42% overall. Lyles added 6 points in the final period, and Monk had 5 in the 3rd quarter.

76ers Team Defense

Despite giving up 31 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, the 76ers tightened up defensively in the middle periods, allowing just 23 points in the 2nd and 18 in the 3rd, to hold the Trail Blazers to 103 points. Philadelphia’s defense was particularly effective in limiting Portland’s three-point shooting, as the Blazers managed just 8 threes on 22% shooting from beyond the arc.

The 76ers also contributed 12 steals and 3 blocks in the game. However, they sent the Blazers to the free-throw line 30 times, where Portland converted 21 attempts. On the boards, Philadelphia collected 24 defensive rebounds but allowed 12 offensive boards.

Kings Team Defense

Despite giving up 31 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, the 76ers tightened up defensively in the middle frames, allowing just 23 points in the 2nd and 18 in the 3rd, to hold the Trail Blazers to 103 points. Philadelphia’s defense was particularly effective at limiting Portland’s three-point shooting, holding them to just 8 made threes on 22% shooting.

The 76ers sent the Trail Blazers to the line 30 times, where they converted 21 free throws. Philadelphia finished with 24 defensive rebounds but allowed 12 offensive boards. They also added 12 steals and 3 blocks in the win.

76ers vs Kings Trends

• In their last three road games, Philadelphia has averaged 119 points per game while allowing 109. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
• In their last three home games, the Kings have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 124 points per game in these contests.
• Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the 76ers have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
• Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Sacramento has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.

76ers vs Kings Prediction

We’re putting our money on the Kings to win, and have the projected score sitting at 134-108. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Kings at -6.5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 223.5 and our model has the 76ers and Kings finishing with a combined 242 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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