Phoenix Suns vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

At 10:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-293) will host the Phoenix Suns (+241) in a Western Pacific Division matchup. The Kings are currently favored by 7.5 points and the over/under line is set at 225.5.

Phoenix (9-2) is currently 1st in the Western Conference and 1st in the Pacific Division. Sacramento (6-5) is 10th in the Western Conference and 5th in the Pacific Division. NBCS will broadcast the game from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

PHOENIX SUNS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Sacramento Kings -7.5

This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.

WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 118-105 in favor of the Kings.
• Our projections have De’Aaron Fox finishing with De’Aaron Fox points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
• From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.8% and knocking down 12 threes.

Does Phoenix Stand a Chance on the Road?

The Suns improved to 9-2 on the season with a 120-112 win over the Jazz on Tuesday. Phoenix, favored by 5.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points of 232.5 narrowly exceeded the over/under line of 228.5.

A key moment came when the Suns went on a 12-0 run, turning a 39-32 deficit into a 44-39 lead. They led 87-79 heading into the 4th quarter, where both teams scored 33 points.

Devin Booker hit 5 threes at a 55.6% clip, finishing with 31 points and 4 assists in the Suns’ win over the Jazz. Bradley Beal added 24 points, also making 4 threes, while Grayson Allen contributed 15 points, knocking down 4 threes as well.

Phoenix shot 46.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 18 threes, and finished with a 50% overall field goal percentage. Booker scored 15 points in the 4th quarter, while Beal added 7 in the final period.

The Suns’ defense shined in the 1st quarter, holding the Jazz to just 21 points, but they allowed 33 points in the 4th. Overall, they gave up 112 points on 48% shooting from the field.

From three-point range, the Suns allowed 15 made threes on 39% shooting. They sent the Jazz to the line only 9 times, where they made 7 free throws. Defensively, the Suns recorded 6 steals and 11 blocks.

Will the Kings Find a Way to Win at Home?

The Kings fell to 6-5 on the season after a 116-96 road loss to the Spurs on Monday. Sacramento, favored by 2.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 212 fell short of the 222.5 O/U line.

After a 10-0 run early, the Kings led 32-24, but the Spurs responded by outscoring them 38-29 in the 2nd quarter. Sacramento managed just 16 points in the 3rd quarter and couldn’t rally in the 4th, where they were outscored 32-25.

In their 116-96 loss to the Spurs, the Kings struggled offensively, shooting just 42.9% from the field and making only 10 threes at a 26.3% clip. De’Aaron Fox led the way with 24 points, while Domantas Sabonis added 23 points and 12 rebounds, hitting 57.9% of his shots.

DeMar DeRozan contributed 21 points, shooting 53.3% from the floor. Fox scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, while Sabonis added 7 in the final frame.

Defensively, the Kings struggled in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing 38 and 32 points, respectively, as they fell to the Spurs 116-96. Sacramento gave up 22 three-pointers on 47% shooting from beyond the arc.

The Kings sent the Spurs to the line just 8 times, where they made all their free throws. Sacramento grabbed 28 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and recorded 11 steals in the game.