The San Antonio Spurs (10-9) travel to face off against the Sacramento Kings (9-11) on Sunday, December 1st. This game will be played at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento and televised on NBCS. Both the Spurs and Kings will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00 ET.

Spurs vs Kings

The Spurs Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Spurs fell to 10-9 on the season after a 119-101 loss to the Lakers on Wednesday. San Antonio was a +1.5 point underdog at home and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 220 points came in under the O/U line of 227.5.

San Antonio trailed 32-23 after the 1st quarter and 58-47 at halftime. A 10-0 run brought them within 84-83, but the Lakers pulled away, outscoring the Spurs 27-24 in the 4th quarter.

The Kings Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

After a 115-106 loss to the Trail Blazers on Friday, the Kings are now 9-11 for the season. Sacramento, who were -7 point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 221, just under the O/U line of 225.

Sacramento started strong, leading 30-25 after the 1st quarter. However, they were outscored 29-20 in the 2nd and 33-22 in the 3rd, leaving them down 87-72 going into the 4th. Despite a 34-point effort in the final quarter, they couldn’t close the gap.

Spurs Offense Breakdown

In their 119-101 loss to the Lakers, the Spurs shot 42.4% from the field, connecting on 14 threes at a 35% clip. Victor Wembanyama led the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 45% from the floor, though he struggled from deep, hitting just 2 threes at 22.2%.

Harrison Barnes added 19 points, knocking down 5 threes at 83.3%, while Julian Champagnie contributed 18 points, hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. Wembanyama scored 11 of his 20 points in the 3rd quarter, while Champagnie put up 8 points in the 4th.

Kings Offense Breakdown

In the Kings’ 115-106 loss to the Trail Blazers, Malik Monk hit 8 threes at 53.3% efficiency, finishing with 29 points and 9 assists. He scored 14 points in the 4th quarter alone. De’Aaron Fox added 22 points, while Domantas Sabonis contributed 21 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists, shooting 80% from the field.

As a team, the Kings shot 44.9% from the field and made 15 threes at a 35.7% clip. Sabonis was a force in the 1st quarter, scoring 14 points, while Monk added 9 points in the 3rd and 14 in the final period.

Spurs Team Defense

The Spurs struggled defensively against the Lakers, allowing 119 points on 53% shooting. San Antonio gave up 32 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 3rd, while holding Los Angeles to 26 points in the 2nd and 27 in the 4th.

From beyond the arc, the Lakers hit 13 threes at a 38% clip. San Antonio sent Los Angeles to the line 10 times, where they made all their free throws. The Spurs finished with 27 defensive rebounds, allowing 11 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals and 4 blocks.

Kings Team Defense

The Spurs struggled defensively against the Lakers, giving up 119 points on 53% shooting. They allowed 32 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 3rd, while holding the Lakers to 26 points in the 2nd and 27 in the 4th.

San Antonio allowed 13 threes on 38% shooting from deep and sent the Lakers to the line 10 times, where they hit all their free throws. The Spurs recorded 27 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and finished with 7 steals and 4 blocks.

Spurs vs Kings Trends

• When looking at their past five road matchups, San Antonio has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 106 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
• Through their last five home games, Sacramento has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 2-3 while averaging 106 points per game.
• As the betting underdog, the Spurs have an ATS mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. San Antonio posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
• Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Sacramento has an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.

Spurs vs Kings Prediction

As the underdogs with a spread of +5.5, we recommend going with the Spurs on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 225.5 and our model has the Spurs and Kings finishing with a combined 274 points. Our pick is to take the over.

---

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

---

* All odds are provided by Action247 Sportsbook and all odds subject to change.**All views expressed are my own. My picks are my own and are not a guarantee, bet at your own risk.Action247 does not warrant the accuracy of completeness of the information, text, graphics, links or other items contained within these post.