Utah Jazz vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

The Sacramento Kings (-420) are favored by 9.5 points over the Utah Jazz (+326) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 228.5 points and the game will be played at the Golden 1 Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 ET and the game can be seen on NBCS.

The Kings are currently 9th in the Western Conference with a record of 7-6. The Jazz are 15th in the West with a record of 3-8. Sacramento is 4th in the Pacific Division, while Utah is 5th in the Northwest.

UTAH JAZZ VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Utah Jazz +9.5

This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.

WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 129-95 in favor of the Jazz.
• Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with Lauri Markkanen points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists.
• From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.

Will the Jazz Make it Happen in Sacramento?

Utah improved to 3-8 on the season with a 115-113 win over the Mavericks on Thursday. The Jazz, who were +7.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 228, just under the 230-point line.

Utah took control with an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 73-72 to 83-73. They dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring Dallas 38-21, but had to hold on after the Mavericks made a push in the 4th, outscoring Utah 28-16.

John Collins led the Jazz with 28 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field in their win over the Mavericks. Jordan Clarkson contributed 20 points, hitting 3 threes at 33.3%, while Collin Sexton added 16 points, shooting 58.3% from the field and making 2 threes at 40%.

Utah shot 50.6% overall and made 13 threes at 38.2%. Collins scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, while Kyle Filipowski added 11 of his 14 points in the 2nd. Clarkson scored 8 points in the 4th quarter.

Despite giving up 113 points on 50% shooting, the Jazz managed to hold off the Mavericks on Thursday. Utah’s defense struggled in the 2nd quarter, allowing 36 points, but they tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 21 points.

The Jazz did a solid job defending the three, holding Dallas to 30% shooting from deep with 12 made threes. Utah also sent the Mavericks to the line 20 times, where they hit 15 free throws. The Jazz finished with 11 steals and 2 blocks.

Will the Kings Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

The Kings dropped to 7-6 on the season after a 130-126 loss to the Timberwolves on Friday. Sacramento was a +1.5 point underdog at home and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 256 points exceeded the O/U line of 223 by 33 points.

Minnesota’s 14-0 run turned the game in their favor, as they went from trailing 62-54 to leading 68-62. The Timberwolves extended their lead to 98-82 by the end of the 3rd quarter, but the Kings made a push in the 4th, outscoring Minnesota 33-17.

De’Aaron Fox was the standout performer for the Kings in their 130-126 loss to the Timberwolves, pouring in 60 points and 7 assists, while hitting 6 threes at a 60% clip. Domantas Sabonis added 23 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field.

The Kings shot 50% overall, with 12 made threes at a 32.4% rate. Fox was particularly effective in the 4th quarter, scoring 20 points, and added another 6 in overtime.

The Kings struggled defensively against the Timberwolves, giving up 130 points on 47% shooting. Sacramento allowed 32 points in the 1st quarter, 30 in the 2nd, and 36 in the 3rd before tightening up in the 4th, where they allowed just 17 points.

From beyond the arc, the Kings gave up 20 threes on 40% shooting. They sent Minnesota to the line 16 times, where the Timberwolves converted 14 free throws. Sacramento finished with 40 defensive rebounds, allowing 10 offensive boards, while also recording 6 steals and 7 blocks.