The Cleveland Cavaliers (8-2) visit the Sacramento Kings (3-6) on November 9, 2022 at Golden 1 Center. The Cavaliers are favorites, by four points, in a contest featuring two of the league’s best three-point shooters, the Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell and the Kings’ Kevin Huerter. Mitchell buries 4.1 triples per contest (third), and Huerter makes 3.9 (fourth). The over/under is set at 228 points for this matchup.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Sacramento Kings Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 4 points, with bookmakers listing the Cavaliers as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Cavaliers have -179 odds to pick up the win, while the Kings are listed at +149 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 228 points.
Cavaliers vs. Kings Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Wednesday, November 9, 2022
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBCS
- Location: Sacramento, California
- Arena: Golden 1 Center
Cavaliers vs. Kings Betting Trends
The Cavaliers have played 10 games, with eight wins against the spread. Cleveland has won in six of the seven contests it has been named as the odds-on favorite in this year. Cavaliers games this year have gone over the point total six times in nine opportunities (66.7%).
The Kings have six wins against the spread in nine games this season. Sacramento has won 16.7% of the games this season it was the moneyline underdog (1-5). Kings games this season have hit the over on three of nine set point totals (33.3%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Cavaliers
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Donovan Mitchell | 9 | 31.2 | 4.1 | 6 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 4.1 |
Darius Garland | 4 | 19 | 2.8 | 8.5 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 2.5 |
Evan Mobley | 10 | 15.4 | 6.6 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
Jarrett Allen | 10 | 13.5 | 12.2 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 0 |
Caris LeVert | 10 | 13.2 | 4.5 | 5.8 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.1 |
Kings
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
De’Aaron Fox | 8 | 26.5 | 5.4 | 4.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 2 |
Kevin Huerter | 9 | 16.9 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 3.9 |
Domantas Sabonis | 9 | 16.3 | 11 | 6.1 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
Keegan Murray | 8 | 12.9 | 4.1 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 2.3 |
Malik Monk | 9 | 12 | 2.6 | 4.3 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 2.2 |
Cavaliers vs. Kings Injury Report
Cavaliers: Dylan Windler: Out (Ankle), Ricky Rubio: Out (Knee)
Kings: Malik Monk: Probable (Groin)
What you need to know about the Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland has been led by its defense, as it ranks third-best in the NBA by giving up just 105.4 points per game. It ranks seventh in the league in points scored (116.3 per contest). Offensively the Cavaliers have been worse when playing at home this season, putting up 113.8 points per game, compared to 118 per game when playing on the road.
Cleveland is sinking 13.4 treys per game this season (eighth-ranked in NBA), and it has a 39.9% three-point percentage (second-best). The Cavaliers have taken 61.4% two-pointers and 38.6% threes this year. Of the team’s buckets, 67.7% are two-pointers and 32.3% are three-pointers.
What you need to know about the Sacramento Kings
At 114.7 points scored per game and 116.8 points allowed, Sacramento is 11th in the league on offense and 25th on defense. At home the Kings are scoring 111.5 points per game, 5.7 fewer points than they are averaging on the road (117.2).
In 2022-23 Sacramento is fifth-best in the league in 3-point makes (14.1 per game), and it ranks No. 13 in 3-point percentage (36.2%). The Kings take 44.8% percent of their shots from beyond the arc, and 34.3% of their made baskets are from there. Inside the arc, they attempt 55.2% of their shots, with 65.7% of their makes coming from there.
Cavaliers vs. Kings Predictions and Pick
Our prediction to win this matchup is the Cavaliers, and we expect that Cavaliers will cover the spread (Cavaliers -4). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 228 points.
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