Denver Nuggets (18-18) vs Sacramento Kings (16-24)
Game Info: Friday, January 7, 2022 at 9:00 pm (Ball Arena)
Betting Odds: Denver Nuggets -7 -- Over/Under: 220.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Sacramento Kings and Denver Nuggets meet Friday in NBA action at the Ball Arena. The Sacramento Kings need a win after losing six of their last nine games. The Denver Nuggets look for a win after splitting their last eight games.
The Sacramento Kings are averaging 109.4 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 113.8 points on 46.8 percent shooting. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 20.9 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Harrison Barnes is averaging 16.5 points and 6.1 rebounds. Buddy Hield is the third double-digit scorer and Tyrese Haliburton is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 76.1 percent from the free throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
The Denver Nuggets are averaging 105.9 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 106.3 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 25.7 points and 14.2 rebounds, while Will Barton is averaging 15.3 points and 5.1 rebounds. Aaron Gordon is the third double-digit scorer and Monte Morris is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game.
The Kings are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Friday games. The Nuggets are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games and 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The over is 6-2 in Kings last 8 road games. The under is 6-1 in Nuggets last 7 overall. The Kings are 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
The Sacramento Kings are probably the healthiest team in the league right now, and while they're not consistent, they have found ways to win games here and there that you wouldn't expect. The Denver Nuggets are still banged up, and it's led to a lot of odd results. The Nuggets are being outscored in their last five games, and they only win by an average of 1.9 points at home. The Nuggets are 2-6 against the spread this season when an underdog of five or more points. Give me the Kings and the points.
Randy’s Pick Sacramento Kings +7
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