Philadelphia 76ers vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 1/1/25
The 76ers are currently on a four-game winning streak and have a record of 13-17. They are 11th in the Eastern Conference and 3rd in the Atlantic Division. They are currently +218 on the moneyline and +6.5 on the spread.
The Kings are 14-19 and are 12th in the Western Conference and 5th in the Pacific Division. They are -262 on the moneyline and -6.5 on the spread. This game will be played at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento and will start at 10:00 ET. It will be televised on NBCS.
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Sacramento Kings -6.5
This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, January 1st.
WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 134-108 in favor of the Kings.
- Our projections have De’Aaron Fox finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.
- From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 14 threes.
Will Philadelphia Win on the Road?
Philadelphia improved to 13-17 on the season with a 125-103 road win over the Trail Blazers on Monday. The 76ers, who were favored by 7 points, covered the spread, and the game’s total of 228 points went over the 223-point line.
A key moment came when the 76ers went on a 13-0 run, extending the score from 39-38 to 51-39. Philadelphia then took control by outscoring Portland 31-23 in the 2nd quarter and 27-18 in the 3rd, heading into the 4th with a 91-72 lead. They closed the game by outscoring the Blazers 34-31 in the final period.
Joel Embiid led the 76ers to a win over the Trail Blazers, scoring 37 points and grabbing 9 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the field. Tyrese Maxey added 23 points, hitting 3 threes at 42.9%, while Guerschon Yabusele contributed 16 points, shooting 66.7% with 2 threes at 50%.
Philadelphia shot 57.3% from the field and 45.8% from three, making 11 threes in the game. Embiid scored 14 points in the 2nd quarter, while Maxey added 11 in the 1st, and Kelly Oubre scored 10 of his 15 points in the 3rd.
Despite giving up 31 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, the 76ers tightened up defensively in the 2nd and 3rd, allowing just 23 and 18 points, respectively, to hold the Trail Blazers to 103 points. Philadelphia’s defense excelled at the perimeter, limiting Portland to just 8 made threes on 22% shooting.
The 76ers also recorded 12 steals and 3 blocks in the game. They gave up 30 free throw attempts, with the Blazers converting 21. On the boards, Philadelphia secured 24 defensive rebounds while allowing 12 offensive boards.
Can the Kings Pull Off a Home Win?
The Kings improved to 14-19 on the season with a 110-100 win over the Mavericks on Monday. Sacramento was favored by 8.5 points and covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total score of 210 points fell short of the 223.5-point over/under line.
After falling behind 37-23 in the 1st quarter, the Kings turned things around with a 12-0 run, taking the lead from 44-35 to 47-44. They outscored Dallas 33-23 in the 2nd quarter, 27-17 in the 3rd, and 27-23 in the 4th to secure the win.
De’Aaron Fox’s 33-point performance, shooting 56.5% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 42.9%, led the Kings to a win over the Mavericks. Domantas Sabonis added 17 points and 16 rebounds, while DeMar DeRozan, Trey Lyles, and Malik Monk each contributed 14 points.
The Kings struggled from beyond the arc, making just 10 threes at 31.2% and shooting 42% overall. Fox scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, while Lyles added 6 of his 14 in the final period.
Despite a rough start, giving up 37 points in the 1st quarter, the Kings tightened up defensively, allowing just 63 points over the final three quarters to secure a win. Sacramento held Dallas to 23 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters and limited them to 17 in the 3rd. Overall, the Mavericks shot 42% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Kings allowed 12 threes on 38% shooting. Dallas also went to the line 29 times, making 24 free throws. Sacramento controlled the boards, giving up only 2 offensive rebounds while collecting 40 defensive rebounds. They also added 8 steals and 1 block.