Sacramento Kings vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/23

The Sacramento Kings will visit the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedExForum on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 8:00 PM. The Kings are struggling this season with a record of 12-46. They are at the bottom of the Western Conference and have lost their last 10 games. Their head coach, Doug Christie, will look to get his team back on track.

The Memphis Grizzlies hold a record of 21-34 and are 11th in the Western Conference. They recently lost to the Miami Heat, but they have a better record at home. Head coach Tuomas Iisalo will aim to leverage their home advantage to secure a win against the Kings. This game will be broadcast on NBCS.

Kings vs Grizzlies Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Sacramento Kings vs. Memphis Grizzlies
  • Venue: FedExForum
  • Date: Monday, February 23, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Kings Spread: +5.0 (-114), Grizzlies Spread: -5.0 (-108), Kings MoneyLine: +161, Grizzlies MoneyLine: -194, Over/Under: 233.5

Sacramento Kings Team Preview

The Sacramento Kings have struggled in recent games. They have lost their last five games, including a 122-139 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. In that game, Maxime Raynaud scored 16 points and grabbed 12 rebounds.

Scoring has been a challenge for the Kings this season. They average 110.1 points per game, which ranks 29th in the league. Their three-point shooting is also weak, with only 10.3 made per game, the lowest in the NBA.

The Kings are missing key players due to injuries. Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, and De’Andre Hunter are out for the rest of the season. This leaves players like Russell Westbrook and DeMar DeRozan to step up in their absence.

Memphis Grizzlies Team Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies are coming off a tough loss to the Miami Heat, where they fell short by 16 points. GG Jackson II stood out with 28 points and 9 rebounds. Jaylen Wells also had a strong performance, scoring 25 points with a high shooting percentage.

In a recent game against the Utah Jazz, the Grizzlies secured a win by 9 points. Olivier-Maxence Prosper made significant contributions with 23 points. Lawson Lovering added a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds.

The Grizzlies have been facing challenges with injuries this season. Key players like Ja Morant and Zach Edey are currently out, impacting the team’s performance. Despite this, the team remains competitive with players stepping up in their absence.

BTB Betting Pick

The Grizzlies are favored by 5 points against the Kings. The Grizzlies average 115.5 points per game, while the Kings allow 121.1 points per game. The Kings have struggled defensively, ranking low in most categories. This makes it likely that the Grizzlies will cover the spread. The projected score is Grizzlies 120, Kings 112.

The over/under for the game is set at 233.5 points. The Kings have a high points allowed average, and the Grizzlies have a decent scoring record. The Kings’ weak defense and the Grizzlies’ ability to score suggest a high-scoring game. Therefore, the over is a reasonable pick. The projected total is 232 points, which is close to the line, but the game trends higher.