Sacramento Kings (15-19) vs Memphis Grizzlies (23-11)
Game Info: Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:00 pm (Golden 1 Center)
Betting Odds: Sacramento Kings -4.5 / Memphis Grizzlies +4.5 --- Over/Under: 236.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings meet Friday in NBA action at the Golden 1 Center. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings Prediction. This article will include a Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings Pick.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Suns, lost to the Thunder, and they play the Warriors, Mavs, and Rockets next. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 123.3 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 114.2 points on 44.2 percent shooting. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.1 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 21.2 points and 7.9 assists. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer and Santi Aldama is grabbing 7.3 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.6 rebounds per game.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings beat the Mavericks and 76ers, and they play the Warriors, Heat, and Celtics next. The Sacramento Kings are averaging 114.8 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 113.6 points on 46.5 percent shooting. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 26.8 points and 5 rebounds, while Domantas Sabonis is averaging 20.6 points and 13.8 rebounds. DeMar DeRozan is the third double-digit scorer and Malik Monk is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80.5 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.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings Injury Report
The Grizzlies' injury report remains stacked, but the key injuries are no Morant, Marcus Smart, or GG Jackson. Zach Edey is questionable with a concussion.
The Kings will be without Devin Carter and Keegan Murray. Jae Crowder is questionable for the Kings with a back injury.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The Grizzlies have lost 10 of their last 11 games against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
- The Kings have won 17 of their 19 previous home games against the Grizzlies following a win.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Western Conference opponents.
- The favorites have covered the spread in four of the last five games between the Grizzlies and Kings at Golden 1 Center.
Sacramento Kings Player Facts
- Keon Ellis is one of only eight players to have scored 30+ points off the bench in a game this season.
- Malik Monk ranks 25th amongst qualified players for FT% (87.8%) this season.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- Scotty Pippen Jr. ranks 13th amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (8.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Kings rank 3rd in the league for free throw percentage this season (80.5%).
- 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 Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for Q2 points per game this season (31.3).
- The Grizzlies rank 30th in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (30.0).
Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings Prediction
I'm not excited to back the Sacramento Kings in the favorite role, as they've underachieved all season. The Kings also fired their coach, and now players' names are floating in trade rumors. It feels like a potential mess for the Kings. However, the Kings are coming off back-to-back wins, and it could be a sign of a turnaround. Also, the Memphis Grizzlies have an injury report longer than a CVS receipt. It's hard to get behind teams that have half their roster on the injury report. If the Kings are serious about righting the ship, these are games they win at home. It's that simple. So, give me the Kings and the reasonable number.
Randy’s Pick Sacramento Kings -4.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
