Detroit Pistons vs Sacramento Kings Prediction NBA Picks 12/26/24

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Sacramento Kings (13-17) vs Detroit Pistons (13-17)

Game Info: Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10:00 pm (Golden 1 Center)

The Line: Betting Odds: Sacramento Kings -4.5 / Detroit Pistons +4.5 — Over/Under: 224.5

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The Detroit Pistons and Sacramento Kings meet Thursday in NBA action at the Golden 1 Center. Here’s a Detroit Pistons vs Sacramento Kings Prediction. This article will include a Detroit Pistons vs Sacramento Kings Pick.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons beat the Suns and Lakers, and they play the Nuggets, Magic, and Hornets next. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 111.9 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 114.6 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 23.9 points and 7 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey is averaging 17.4 points and 4.2 assists. Malik Beasley is the third double-digit scorer and Tobias Harris is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 38.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.

Sacramento Kings Betting Preview

The Sacramento Kings lost to the Pacers and Lakers, and they play the Lakers, Mavericks, and 76ers next. The Sacramento Kings are averaging 114.8 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.6 points on 46.4 percent shooting. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 26.2 points and 5 rebounds, while Domantas Sabonis is averaging 21.1 points and 13.5 rebounds. DeMar DeRozan is the third double-digit scorer and Malik Monk is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 80.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

  • The underdogs have won each of the Pistons’ last four games.
  • The Kings have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
  • The Kings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 11 Thursday night games.
  • The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last six road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.

Total Points Facts

  • Eight of the Pistons’ last nine games as road underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
  • Each of the Kings’ last five games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.

Detroit Pistons vs Sacramento Kings Prediction

I’m not ready to say the Detroit Pistons are good, but they’ve won 3 of their last 4 games and just turned the Lakers and Suns into turnover machines. The Pistons are blitzing defensively and it’s worth a watch. The Sacramento Kings have underachieved all season and aren’t a team I’m thrilled to be back in the favorite role. The Kings are 4 games below a .500 record and are 10-19-1 ATS. The Kings are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games. I’ll grab the points with the Pistons.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Detroit Pistons +4.5

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