Grizzlies vs Kings Prediction NBA Picks 3/18/24

Sacramento Kings (38-28) vs Memphis Grizzlies (23-45)

Game Info: Monday, March 18, 2024 at 10:00 pm (Golden 1 Center)

Betting Odds: Sacramento Kings -10 -- Over/Under: 222 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings meet Monday in NBA action at the Golden 1 Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings prediction.

Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies recently lost to the Hornets and Thunder while beating the Wizards. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 105.8 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 112.3 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Desmond Bane is averaging 24.4 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.4 points and 2.1 assists. Marcus Smart is the third double-digit scorer and GG Jackson is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.2 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.

Sacramento Kings Betting Preview

The Sacramento Kings recently beat the Lakers and Bucks while losing to the Knicks. The Sacramento Kings are averaging 118 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 117.1 points on 48.7 percent shooting. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 26.8 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Domantas Sabonis is averaging 20.1 points and 13.6 rebounds. Malik Monk is the third double-digit scorer and Keegan Murray is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 73.8 percent from the free throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 39.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.

Sacramento Kings Player Facts

Domantas Sabonis ranks 1st amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (13.6) this season.
De'Aaron Fox ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.9) this season.

Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts

Jaren Jackson Jr. is one of only four qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 threes and 1.5 blocks this season.
Desmond Bane ranks 5th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (3.3) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The Kings rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (8.9).
The Kings rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (73.8%).
The Grizzlies rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (105.8).
The Grizzlies rank 30th in the league for field goal percentage this season (43.8%).

Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings prediction

It would surprise nobody if the Sacramento Kings took the Grizzlies behind the woodshed here, as they're comfortably the better team. However, the Grizzlies continue to play hard regardless of who takes the court, and you can make money with them given they're 33-35 ATS on the season. The Sacramento Kings are winning games, but they're 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games and this could be a look ahead spot as they leave for a three game road trip after this contest. I'm not thrilled to lay double-digit chalk with the Kings. I'll grab the points with the scrappy Grizzlies, who don't go down quietly most nights.