The Sacramento Kings (25-25) travel to face off against the Portland Trail Blazers (22-29) on Thursday, February 6th. This game will be played at Moda Center in Portland and televised on NBCS. The Trail Blazers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Kings are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Kings. Tip-off is set for 10:00 ET.

Kings vs Trail Blazers

The Kings Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Kings dropped to 25-25 on the season after a 130-111 home loss to the Magic on Wednesday. Sacramento, favored by four points, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 241 points exceeded the O/U line of 218.5 by 22.5 points.

Orlando’s 10-0 run shifted the momentum, turning a 65-60 deficit into a 70-65 lead. Sacramento briefly responded in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Magic 29-25, but a 42-23 3rd quarter by Orlando put the game out of reach.

The Trail Blazers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Portland improved to 22-29 on the season with a 112-89 win over the Pacers on Tuesday. The Trail Blazers, who were +5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread at home. The total points for the game were 201, well under the 233-point line.

Portland took control with an 11-0 run, stretching their lead from 55-52 to 66-52. They outscored Indiana 34-23 in the 4th quarter to seal the win.

Kings Offense Breakdown

In the Kings’ 130-111 loss to the Magic, Domantas Sabonis led the way with 21 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 80% from the field. DeMar DeRozan added 19 points, with 12 of those coming in the 2nd quarter.

The Kings hit 10 threes at a 37% clip, shooting 50% overall. Zach LaVine and Keon Ellis both had strong 3rd quarters, with LaVine scoring 7 of his 13 points and Ellis adding 8 of his 12.

Trail Blazers Offense Breakdown

Anfernee Simons led the way with 22 points and 7 assists, hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% clip in the Trail Blazers’ win over the Pacers. Jerami Grant added 20 points, knocking down 3 threes at 50%, while Scoot Henderson contributed 17 points and 8 rebounds, also connecting on 3 threes at 60%.

Portland made 14 threes as a team, shooting 37.8% from deep and 44.6% overall. Simons and Grant each scored 7 points in the 4th quarter, with Shaedon Sharpe and Henderson also adding 7 points in the final period.

Kings Team Defense

The Kings struggled defensively, giving up 130 points to the Magic on Wednesday. Their worst quarter was the 3rd, where they allowed 42 points, but they also gave up 37 in the 1st. Sacramento did manage to tighten up in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing 25 and 26 points, respectively.

Orlando shot 56% from the field, including 51% from three, where they hit 16 threes. The Magic also went 14/15 from the free-throw line. The Kings gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 4 blocks.

Trail Blazers Team Defense

The Kings struggled defensively against the Magic, giving up 130 points on 56% shooting. Their toughest stretch came in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed 42 points. Sacramento did manage to tighten up in the 2nd and 4th quarters, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the damage.

From beyond the arc, the Magic hit 16 threes at a 51% clip. The Kings also sent Orlando to the line 15 times, where they converted 14 free throws. Sacramento finished with 23 defensive rebounds, while allowing 9 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks.

Kings vs Trail Blazers Trends

• In their last three games away from home, the Kings have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 110 points per game in this stretch.
• Portland has played well in their previous three home games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 106 points per game while allowing 94. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
• Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Kings have a straight up record of 4-6. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-6.
• Although the Trail Blazers have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-2.

Kings vs Trail Blazers Prediction

We’re putting our money on the Trail Blazers to win, and have the projected score sitting at 130-121. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Trail Blazers at -1.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 229.5 and our model has the Kings and Trail Blazers finishing with a combined 251 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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