The Sacramento Kings (36-38) travel to face off against the Indiana Pacers (43-31) on Monday, March 31st. This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and televised on NBCS. Both the Kings and Pacers will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 ET.

Kings vs Pacers

The Kings Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Kings fell to 36-38 on the season after a 121-91 loss to the Magic on Saturday. Sacramento, who entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 212, just under the O/U line of 213.

Orlando took control early, outscoring the Kings 38-21 in the 1st quarter. Sacramento showed some fight in the 2nd and 4th quarters, narrowly winning both 25-23, but a 37-20 3rd quarter by the Magic put the game out of reach, as the Kings trailed 98-66 going into the final period.

The Pacers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Pacers dropped to 43-31 on the season after a 132-111 road loss to the Thunder on Saturday. Indiana entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 243, surpassing the over/under line of 234.

After the Thunder went on an 11-0 run early, Indiana struggled to recover. They were outscored 32-22 in the 2nd quarter and 41-31 in the 3rd, entering the 4th quarter down 102-80. The Pacers edged the Thunder 31-30 in the final quarter, but the game was already out of reach.

Kings Offense Breakdown

In their 121-91 loss to the Magic, the Kings struggled offensively, shooting just 42% from the field and connecting on only 7 three-pointers at a 25% clip. DeMar DeRozan led the way with 21 points, hitting 66.7% of his threes, while Domantas Sabonis added 14 points and 13 rebounds despite shooting 33.3%.

DeRozan scored 12 of his points in the 2nd quarter, while Sabonis contributed 11 of his 14 in the opening period. Zach LaVine was the only other King to reach double figures, finishing with 10 points on 37.5% shooting.

Pacers Offense Breakdown

In their 132-111 loss to the Thunder, the Pacers shot 44.8% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 14 threes. Tyrese Haliburton led the way with 18 points, knocking down 4 threes at a 44.4% clip, while adding 3 assists and 4 rebounds.

Andrew Nembhard contributed 16 points and 7 assists, and Obi Toppin chipped in 12 points, 5 assists, and 3 rebounds. Haliburton scored 9 of his 18 points in the 1st quarter, and added 7 more in the 3rd.

Kings Team Defense

The Kings struggled defensively in their 121-91 loss to the Magic, giving up 38 points in the 1st quarter and 37 in the 3rd. They managed to tighten things up in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing 23 points in each.

Overall, Sacramento allowed Orlando to shoot 49% from the field, including 46% from beyond the arc, where the Magic hit 18 threes. The Kings sent Orlando to the line 24 times, with the Magic converting 15 free throws. Defensively, the Kings recorded 6 steals and 6 blocks.

Pacers Team Defense

The Kings struggled defensively in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up 38 and 37 points, respectively, in their 121-91 loss to the Magic. They did manage to tighten things up in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 23 points in each.

Overall, Sacramento allowed Orlando to shoot 49% from the field, including 46% from three-point range, where the Magic hit 18 threes. The Kings also sent Orlando to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 15. Sacramento finished with 6 steals and 6 blocks.

Kings vs Pacers Trends

• In their last three games away from home, the Kings have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 100 points per game in this stretch.
• Across the Pacers last ten home games, the team averaged 122 points per game while allowing 121. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-8, while going 4-6 straight-up.
• The last five games that Sacramento was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 1-4 straight up.
• Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Pacers have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-2.

Kings vs Pacers Prediction

The Kings come in as the underdog at +5.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 234.5, and our model projects the Kings and Pacers to reach a combined total of 241 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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