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The Sacramento Kings (8-6) are favored by 10 points against the Detroit Pistons (3-14) on November 20, 2022 at Golden 1 Center in a contest that pits one of the highest-scoring squads in the league (Kings, first in points scored per game) versus one of the worst defensively (Pistons, 29th in points conceded). The over/under is set at 234.5 points for this matchup.
Sacramento Kings vs. Detroit Pistons Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 10 points, with bookmakers listing the Kings as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Kings have -467 odds to pick up the win, while the Pistons are listed at +359 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 234.5 points.
Kings vs. Pistons Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Sunday, November 20, 2022
- Game Time: 6:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBCS
- Location: Sacramento, California
- Arena: Golden 1 Center
Kings vs. Pistons Betting Trends
The Kings have played 14 games, with 11 wins against the spread. Sacramento has won in five of the six contests it has been named as the odds-on favorite in this year. Kings games this year have hit the over seven times in 17 opportunities (41.2%).
Against the spread, the Pistons are 8-9-0 this year. Detroit has been the moneyline underdog 15 total times this season. Motor City has finished 2-13 in those games. Pistons games this season have gone over the point total 11 times in 17 opportunities (64.7%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Kings
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | 13 | 24.8 | 4.8 | 6.4 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 1.8 |
| Domantas Sabonis | 14 | 17.7 | 10.8 | 5.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Kevin Huerter | 14 | 16.1 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 3.6 |
| Malik Monk | 14 | 13.1 | 2.4 | 4.2 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 2.1 |
| Keegan Murray | 12 | 12 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 1 | 0.8 | 2.3 |
Pistons
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bojan Bogdanovic | 17 | 20.5 | 3.6 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0 | 2.6 |
| Cade Cunningham | 12 | 19.9 | 6.2 | 6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Jaden Ivey | 16 | 16.3 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Alec Burks | 4 | 15.3 | 2.3 | 2 | 0.8 | 0 | 2 |
| Saddiq Bey | 17 | 14.7 | 4.8 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.6 |
Kings vs. Pistons Injury Report
Kings: Keegan Murray: Probable (Back), Malik Monk: Questionable (Mouth), Richaun Holmes: Questionable (Illness)
Pistons: Isaiah Stewart: Out (Toe), Cade Cunningham: Out (Shin)
What you need to know about the Sacramento Kings
Sacramento has had to lean on its offense, which ranks best in the NBA (120.3 points per game), as it ranks fifth-worst in the league on defense with just 116.6 points allowed per contest. The Kings are posting 122.3 points per game at home. On the road, they are averaging 117.7 points per contest.
Sacramento sports a 38.2% three-point percentage this year (sixth-ranked in NBA), but it has really thrived by sinking 14.6 threes per game (fifth-best). The Kings have taken 56.0% two-pointers and 44.0% threes this year. Of the team’s buckets, 66.3% are two-pointers and 33.7% are three-pointers.
What you need to know about the Detroit Pistons
In 2022-23, Detroit is third-worst in the NBA on offense (108.2 points scored per game) and second-worst defensively (117.5 points conceded). At home the Pistons are putting up 110.6 points per game, 4.5 more than they are averaging on the road (106.1). The Pistons are scoring 105.4 points per game in their last 10 games, which is 2.8 fewer points than their average for the season (108.2).
Detroit is the fifth-worst squad in the NBA in 3-pointers made (10.7 per game) and fourth-worst in 3-point percentage (32%). The Pistons attempt 38.2% percent of their shots from beyond the arc, and 61.8% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 28.6% of the Pistons’ baskets are 3-pointers, and 71.4% are 2-pointers.
Kings vs. Pistons Predictions and Pick
Our prediction to win this matchup is the Kings, and we expect that Kings will cover the spread (Kings -10). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 234.5 points.
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