This will be the first of two matchups on the NBA schedule between these two teams. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 14th, at Scotiabank Arena.
This basketball game between the Sacramento Kings and the Toronto Raptors will be played in Toronto, Ontario.
Sacramento currently has a 14-12 record so far this season. They have been one of the biggest surprises in the NBA this year. They are also looking to end a playoff drought.
The last time a postseason occurrence happened for them was in 2005-2006. As for Toronto, they have a 13-14 record this year and are looking to improve in the NBA standings.
Last Game Records
The Sacramento Kings in their last game played the Philadelphia 76ers on the road on 12/13 and lost by a final score of 123-103.
Toronto lost their last game against the Orlando Magic on the road by a final score of 111-99 back on 12/11.
One of the Toronto Raptors picks could be for them to lose another basketball game in the month of December.
Sacramento Kings vs. Toronto Raptors Betting Analysis
The Sacramento Kings are ranked third in the NBA in NBA teams stats in the points per game category with 117.4 Sacramento on the defensive end is another story for them this year as they are ranked 20th in the NBA in that category at giving up 115.3 points per game.
Sixth-Ranked Defense in the NBA
The Toronto Raptors have the 20th ranked in the NBA so far this season at 110.9 points per game. Toronto has the sixth-ranked defense in the NBA on the campaign at 110.0 points per game.
Kings vs Raptors betting has some interesting records against the spread this year. Sacramento is 16-10, which is one of the best records against the spread in the NBA. Toronto is 14-13 against the spread on the campaign.
Teams Players’ Individual Performance Recap
De’Aaron Fox has not eclipsed the 20-point total in each of his last five games played. He has recorded four or more assists in his last three of five games played.
Domantas Sabonis has scored 20 or more points in four of his last five games played. He has grabbed 10 or more rebounds in four of his last five games.
One of the best NBA picks today would be to bet on him to score 20 or more points and also grab 10 or more rebounds in the same game.
Pascal Siakam has scored 25 or more points in four of his last five games played. He has grabbed eight or more rebounds in four of those five contests.
Gary Trent Jr. has scored 20 or more points in three of his last five contests. He has recorded three assists or less in all five of those basketball games.
Sacramento Kings
Fox leads the NBA player stats for the Kings. In 23 games played in, he is averaging 22.3 PPG, 4.9 RPG, and 5.4 APG.
Sabonis has played in 26 games so far this season for Sacramento. He is averaging 17.3 PPG, 11.3 RPG, and 6.4 APG.
Kevin Huerter has played in 26 games so far this season. He is averaging 15.3 PPG, 3.2 RPG, and 3.2 APG.
Toronto Raptors
Siakam has only played in 17 games this season for the Raptors. He is averaging 24.9 PPG, 8.8 RPG, and 7.1 APG. One of the best Kings vs Raptors betting picks could be for Pascal Siakam to have another big game in this one.
Trent Jr. has played in 24 games so far this season for Toronto. He is averaging 17.2 PPG, 2.0 RPG, and 1.5 APG.
Fred VanVleet has played in 21 games on the campaign. He is averaging 17.0 PPG, 3.5 RPG, and 6.4 APG. VanVleet is one of the more consistent players on this basketball team.
NBA Injury Report
The Sacramento Kings don’t have any major injuries on their side, but the Toronto Raptors have a potential injury problem, with OG Anunoby with a hip injury.
He missed his last game on 12/11 because of it, and Toronto hopes to get him back sooner rather than later.
Sacramento Kings vs. Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings odds to cover the spread in this basketball game is set at (+5) (-115). Toronto’s odds to cover the spread is set at (-5) (-105).
The over/under points total is set at 230.5 total points with the odds set at (-110).
NBA odds today for the money line is set at +170 for Sacramento and -195 for the Raptors.
Sacramento Kings vs. Toronto Raptors Betting Prediction
Kings vs Raptors betting prediction for this basketball game is going to be Sacramento over Toronto.
The final score in this basketball game is going to be the Kings over the Raptors 116-110.
NBA Pick: Kings +5 (-115)
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