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The Sacramento Kings (27-20) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (26-25) at Target Center, starting at 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 28, 2023. The Timberwolves are 3-point underdogs in the game. The point total in this contest is 237.5.
How to bet Kings vs. Timberwolves
Sacramento Kings vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 3 points, with oddsmakers listing the Kings as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Kings have -150 odds to pick up the win, while the Timberwolves are listed at +127 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 237.5 points.
Kings vs. Timberwolves Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Saturday, January 28, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBCS
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Arena: Target Center
Kings vs. Timberwolves Betting Trends
The Kings have played 47 games, with 26 wins against the spread. Sacramento has been chosen as the favorite in 27 games this year and has walked away with the win 19 times (70.4%) in those games. Kings games this year have hit the over on 22 of 51 set point totals.
In the Timberwolves’ 51 games this year, they have 23 wins against the spread. Minnesota has won 11 of the 24 games it was the underdog on the moneyline this season (45.8%). Timberwolves games this year have hit the over on 23 of 51 set point totals (45.1%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Kings
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | 44 | 23.8 | 4.3 | 6.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
| Domantas Sabonis | 45 | 18.4 | 12.4 | 7.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Kevin Huerter | 44 | 15.7 | 3.3 | 3 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 2.9 |
| Harrison Barnes | 47 | 15.4 | 4.9 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.8 |
| Malik Monk | 46 | 13 | 2.5 | 3.9 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
Timberwolves
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 51 | 24.5 | 6 | 4.5 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 2.7 |
| D’Angelo Russell | 48 | 17.6 | 3 | 6.3 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.5 |
| Rudy Gobert | 42 | 13.3 | 11.6 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 48 | 11.4 | 3.7 | 1.9 | 1 | 1 | 1.2 |
| Jaylen Nowell | 51 | 11 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1 |
Kings vs. Timberwolves Injury Report
Timberwolves: Rudy Gobert: Probable (Groin), Taurean Prince: Out (Ankle), Jordan McLaughlin: Out (Calf), Karl-Anthony Towns: Out (Calf), Eric Paschall: Out (Ankle)
What you need to know about the Sacramento Kings
Sacramento is surrendering 116.6 points per game this year (22nd-ranked in NBA), but it has really shined offensively, averaging 119.7 points per game (best). The Kings score 123.6 points per game when playing at home, compared to 114.6 points per game in road games, a difference of nine points per contest. On offense, the Kings have picked up their production slightly over their last 10 games, scoring 126.5 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 119.7 they’ve racked up over the course of this year.
This season, Sacramento is sinking 13.7 three-pointers per game (seventh-ranked in NBA) and is shooting 37.2% (eighth-ranked) from downtown. The Kings have taken 57.9% two-pointers and 42.1% three-pointers this season. Of the team’s baskets, 68.3% are two-pointers and 31.7% are three-pointers.
What you need to know about the Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota puts up 115.1 points per game and give up 115.1, making them 12th in the league offensively and 19th defensively. The Timberwolves average 117.3 points per game at home, and 112.7 away. The Timberwolves are posting 116.9 points per contest over their previous 10 games, which is 1.8 more than their average for the season (115.1).
Beyond the arc, Minnesota is 18th in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game (11.6). It is 19th in 3-point percentage at 35.5%. In 2022-23, the Timberwolves have taken 37.9% percent of their shots from beyond the arc, and 62.1% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 27.4% of the Timberwolves’ baskets have been 3-pointers, and 72.6% have been 2-pointers.
Kings vs. Timberwolves Predictions and Pick
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