The Sacramento Kings (10-12) travel to face off against the Memphis Grizzlies (14-8) on Thursday, December 5th. This game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis and televised on NBCS. The Kings are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Grizzlies are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Grizzlies. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.

Kings vs Grizzlies

The Kings Are Coming Off A Win

With a 120-111 victory over the Rockets on Tuesday, the Kings improved to 10-12 on the season. Sacramento, favored by 1.5 points, covered the spread at home. The game’s total points of 231 narrowly exceeded the pre-game line of 230.

After falling behind 28-21 in the 1st quarter, the Kings used an 11-0 run to shift the score from 55-48 to 59-55. They dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring Houston 42-29, and entered the 4th with a 96-84 lead, holding off the Rockets’ late push.

The Grizzlies Are Coming Off A Win

Memphis fell to 14-8 on the season after a 121-116 road loss to Dallas on Tuesday. The Grizzlies, who entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 237, falling short of the 244.5 O/U line.

Memphis went on a 12-0 run to extend their lead from 48-40 to 60-40, but after outscoring Dallas 38-22 in the 3rd quarter, they couldn’t hold on in the 4th, where they were outscored 39-21.

Kings Offense Breakdown

Domantas Sabonis led the Kings with 27 points on 68.4% shooting in their win over the Rockets, while De’Aaron Fox added 22 points, hitting 4 threes at a 66.7% rate. Malik Monk also connected on 4 threes, finishing with 17 points and 12 assists.

The Kings shot 51.6% from the field and 46.7% from beyond the arc, making 14 threes in the game. DeMar DeRozan scored 13 of his 16 points in the 3rd quarter, and Isaac Jones contributed 4 points in each of the final three quarters.

Grizzlies Offense Breakdown

Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 31 points, 15 of which came in the 4th quarter, as Memphis fell to the Mavericks. Morant shot 50% from the field and made 3 threes at a 50% clip. Desmond Bane contributed 19 points, scoring 10 in the 3rd quarter, while Jaren Jackson Jr. added 16 points, 10 of which came in the opening period.

Memphis shot 46.4% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 32.5% of their attempts. They made 13 threes in the game. Santi Aldama chipped in 15 points, with 5 coming in the 1st quarter.

Kings Team Defense

The Kings’ defense held the Rockets to 111 points on Tuesday, giving up 28 points in the 1st quarter, 27 in the 2nd, 29 in the 3rd, and 27 in the 4th. Houston shot 44% from the field, including 35% from beyond the arc, where they made 14 threes.

Sacramento sent the Rockets to the line 21 times, where they converted 15 free throws. The Kings finished with 7 steals and 8 blocks but allowed 18 offensive rebounds.

Grizzlies Team Defense

Defensively, the Kings were consistent, giving up 111 points to the Rockets while allowing 28 points in the 1st quarter, 27 in the 2nd and 4th, and 29 in the 3rd. Sacramento held Houston to 44% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Rockets hit 14 threes at a 35% clip. The Kings sent Houston to the line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws. Sacramento also recorded 7 steals and 8 blocks.

Kings vs Grizzlies Trends

• Through their last ten road contests, the Kings offense has averaged 113 points per game while allowing an average of 114. Sacramento posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 5-5 ATS.
• In their last ten games at home, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 119 points per game in this stretch.
• In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Kings have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
• The last ten games that Memphis was favored, they have an ATS mark of 8-2 while going 9-1 straight up.

Kings vs Grizzlies Prediction

We’re putting our money on the Grizzlies to win, and have the projected score sitting at 150-132. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Grizzlies at -4.5.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 242.5, and our model projects the Kings and Grizzlies to reach a combined total of 282 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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