Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings Prediction 3/17/25 NBA Picks

Sacramento Kings (33-33) vs Memphis Grizzlies (43-25)

Game Info: Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10:00 pm (Golden 1 Center)

Betting Odds: Sacramento Kings -3 -- Over/Under: 240 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: NBC Sports CA

The Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings meet Monday 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 Heat, lost to the Cavs, and they play the Trail Blazers, Clippers, and Jazz next. The Grizzlies have won five of their last six games and are currently fourth seed in the West. 

The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 122.7 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 117 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.7 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 21.8 points and 7.5 assists. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer and Santi Aldama is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.6 rebounds per game.

Sacramento Kings Betting Preview 

The Sacramento Kings lost to the Warriors and Suns, and they play the Cavs, Bulls, and Bucks next. The Kings have lost five of their last six games and have dropped to the ninth seed in the West. 

The Sacramento Kings are averaging 116.6 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 115.2 points on 46.8 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 22.1 points and 4 rebounds, while Zach LaVine is averaging 23.4 points and 4.1 rebounds. Domantas Sabonis is the third double-digit scorer and Malik Monk is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 80.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.

Why the Sacramento Kings will win

  • The Kings have won each of their last six games against Southwest Division opponents following a loss.
  • The Grizzlies have lost seven of their last eight games against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
  • The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
  • The Kings have covered the spread in each of their last four games as favorites.

Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win

  • The Kings have lost each of their last four games against teams that held a winning record.
  • The Grizzlies have won five of their last six games.
  • The Grizzlies have covered the spread in eight of their last 10 road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
  • The Kings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Kings rank 2nd in the league for free throw percentage this season (80.8%).
  • The Kings rank 29th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (14.7).
  • The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (24.0).
  • The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (93.6).

Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings Injury Report 

Trey Lyles is questionable for the Sacramento Kings with a back injury.

The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Santi Aldama, Ja Morant, and Zyon Pullin. Scotty Pippen Jr. is questionable with a wrist injury.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings Prediction

It’s strange to see the Kings in the favorite role given this losing stretch they’re on, but they’re at home and are as healthy as they’ve been in a while. The Grizzlies have seen 14 of their 25 losses come on the road and they won’t have Morant. When the Kings played the Grizzlies back in January, they dropped 138 points on their head. If the Kings are serious about stopping the bleeding and hoping to prevent falling to the 10th seed, this is a game they win. There are no excuses. I’ll lay the bucket with the Kings at home.

Randy’s Pick Sacramento Kings -3

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