Sacramento Kings (14-19) vs Philadelphia 76ers (13-17)
Game Info: Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 10:00 pm (Golden 1 Center)
Betting Odds: Sacramento Kings -7.5 / Philadelphia 76ers +7.5 --- Over/Under: 224.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Philadelphia 76ers and Sacramento Kings meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Golden 1 Center. Here’s a Philadelphia 76ers vs Sacramento Kings Prediction. This article will include a Philadelphia 76ers vs Sacramento Kings Pick.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Jazz and Trail Blazers, and they play the Warriors, Nets, and Suns next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 106 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 110.5 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 25.9 points and 5.3 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 23.7 points and 7 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Jared McCain is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.4 rebounds per game.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings lost to the Lakers, beat the Mavericks, and they play the Grizzlies, Warriors, and Heat next. The Sacramento Kings are averaging 114.8 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 113.8 points on 46.5 percent shooting. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 26.5 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Domantas Sabonis is averaging 20.8 points and 13.6 rebounds. DeMar DeRozan is the third double-digit scorer and Malik Monk is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 80.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Sacramento Kings Injury Report
The 76ers will be without Eric Gordon, Andre Drummond, Kyle Lowry, KJ Martin, and Jared McCain. The 76ers were without all five players in their last effort.
The Kings will be without Devin Carter, while Jae Crowder is questionable. Crowder missed the last game with a back injury and has played in just six games for the Kings overall this season.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The 76ers have lost each of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Kings have won each of their last six Wednesday night games.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Kings have covered the spread in each of their last six Wednesday night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Kings' last seven games as home favorites following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the 76ers' last five road games has gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Kings are one of three teams to rank in the top 10 for both field goal percentage and free throw percentage this season.
- The Kings rank 28th in the league for Q1 opponent points per game this season (30.2).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for H2 points per game this season (52.5).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for pace this season (96.6).
Philadelphia 76ers vs Sacramento Kings Prediction
The Philadelphia 76ers are getting the benefit of the doubt because they're at home, and they have health on their side. The 76ers are one of the more banged-up teams in the league with no Gordon, Drummond, Lowry, Martin, and McCain. However, that doesn't mean I'm running to the window to back the Kings. The Kings have been one of the more underachieving teams in the league, fired their coach, and there are rumblings that Fox and others may be moved next month. The Kings are also 11-21-1 ATS on the season, which is the worst cover team in the NBA. No, thanks. Give me the 76ers and the free buckets.
Randy’s Pick Philadelphia 76ers +7.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
