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The Sacramento Kings (43-27) are seven-point favorites against the Utah Jazz (34-36) on March 20, 2023 at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Kings are on a roll, having won three in a row while going 8-2 over their past 10 games. The point total is set as 239.5 points in the contest.
How to bet Kings vs. Jazz
Sacramento Kings vs. Utah Jazz Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 7 points, with sportsbooks listing the Kings as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Kings have -272 odds to pick up the win, while the Jazz are listed at +221 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 239.5 points.
Kings vs. Jazz Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Monday, March 20, 2023
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBCS
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Arena: Vivint Smart Home Arena
Kings vs. Jazz Betting Trends
The Kings have 40 wins against the spread in 70 games this season. Sacramento has been chosen as the favorite in 44 games this year and has walked away with the win 31 times (70.5%) in those games. Kings games this year have gone over the total in 35 out of 70 opportunities (50%).
Against the spread, the Jazz are 39-31-0 this year. Utah has been the underdog on the moneyline 37 total times this season. Utah has finished 17-20 in those games. Jazz games this season have hit the over on 40 of 70 set point totals (57.1%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Kings
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | 63 | 25.3 | 4.3 | 6.2 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
| Domantas Sabonis | 68 | 19.2 | 12.5 | 7.2 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Kevin Huerter | 66 | 15 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 2.7 |
| Harrison Barnes | 70 | 15 | 4.7 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
| Malik Monk | 67 | 13.7 | 2.7 | 4 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.9 |
Jazz
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | 63 | 25.4 | 8.6 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 3.1 |
| Kelly Olynyk | 58 | 12 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Kris Dunn | 10 | 11.1 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Talen Horton-Tucker | 56 | 9.2 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Walker Kessler | 66 | 8.6 | 8.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 2.3 | 0 |
Kings: Kevin Huerter: Out (Knee), Trey Lyles: Probable (Shoulder), KZ Okpala: Out (Knee)
Jazz: Russell Westbrook: Out (Not With Team), Collin Sexton: Out (Hamstring), Lauri Markkanen: Out (Back), Jordan Clarkson: Out (Hand)
What you need to know about the Sacramento Kings
Because of Sacramento’s defensive struggles this year, ranking fourth-worst in the NBA with 118.2 points allowed per game, it has had to count on its offense, which ranks best in the league tallying 121.1 points per game. The Kings score 124.2 points per game at home, compared to 117.9 points per game on the road, a difference of 6.3 points per contest. On offense, the Kings have increased their output a little bit over their last 10 games, scoring 123.2 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 121.1 they’ve racked up over the course of this season.
Sacramento is draining 13.7 three-pointers per game (seventh-ranked in league). It owns a 37.4% shooting percentage (eighth-ranked) from three-point land. Of the shots attempted by the Kings in 2022-23, 58.1% of them have been two-pointers (68.6% of the team’s made baskets) and 41.9% have been three-pointers (31.4%).
What you need to know about the Utah Jazz
With 117.2 points scored per game and 117.2 points allowed, Utah is sixth in the NBA on offense and 22nd on defense. The Jazz score 118.4 points per game at home, and 116.2 away. While the Jazz are putting up 117.2 points per game in 2022-23, they have fallen short of that over their last 10 games, amassing 115.3 points per contest.
In 2022-23, Utah is sixth in the league in 3-point makes (13.8 per game) and 16th in 3-point percentage (35.9%). The Jazz take 56.9% percent of their shots from inside the 3-point line, and 43.1% percent from beyond it. In terms of makes, 67.3% of the Jazz’s buckets are 2-pointers, and 32.7% are 3-pointers.
Kings vs. Jazz Predictions and Pick
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