Sacramento Kings vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/28
The Sacramento Kings visit the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 7:30 PM. The Kings have struggled this season, holding a 19-55 record. They are led by head coach Doug Christie and sit at the bottom of the Western Conference. Their recent games have been tough, with a two-game losing streak.
On the other side, the Hawks have a 41-33 record and rank sixth in the Eastern Conference. Quin Snyder guides the team from the sidelines. The Hawks recently lost a game to the Boston Celtics but have shown strong performances in their last ten games. Both teams will look to make an impact in this matchup. Tune in on NBCS to catch the action.
Kings vs Hawks Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Sacramento Kings vs. Atlanta Hawks
- Venue: State Farm Arena
- Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
- Betting Odds: Hawks -14.5 (-112), Kings +14.5 (-108), Over/Under 236.5
Sacramento Kings Team Preview
The Sacramento Kings have struggled recently, losing two of their last three games. Against the Orlando Magic, the Kings fell short 121-117, despite DeMar DeRozan scoring 33 points. They also suffered a heavy defeat against the Charlotte Hornets, losing 134-90.
DeRozan has been a key player for the Kings, averaging 18.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. Injuries have impacted the team significantly, with Zach LaVine, Russell Westbrook, and Domantas Sabonis all sidelined. This has led to a reliance on other players like Precious Achiuwa and Maxime Raynaud to step up.
Defensively, the Kings allow 121.2 points per game, ranking them 28th in the league. They have struggled with opponent field goal percentage, allowing 49.4% shooting. The team will need to improve on both ends of the court to turn their fortunes around.
Atlanta Hawks Team Preview
The Atlanta Hawks have been performing well on offense. They score 118.2 points per game, ranking 7th in the league. They are also 2nd in field goal attempts with 91.9 per game.
Jalen Johnson leads the Hawks with an average of 22.9 points per game. He also contributes with 10.3 rebounds and 8.1 assists. Nickeil Alexander-Walker adds 20.4 points and hits 3.1 three-pointers per game.
On the defensive end, the Hawks allow 116.5 points per game, ranking 17th. They struggle with steals, averaging 9.4 per game, which ranks 26th. The team also allows 45.6 rebounds per game, placing them at 25th in the league.
BTB Betting Pick
The Hawks are favored by 14.5 points against the Kings. The Kings have struggled this season, ranking 28th in points per game. The Hawks are 7th in points per game. Considering these stats, taking the Hawks to cover the spread of -14.5 is a strong choice. A projected score could be Hawks 120, Kings 105.
The over/under for the game is set at 236.5 points. The Kings allow 121.2 points per game, while the Hawks allow 116.5. Both teams have offenses capable of scoring, but the Kings’ defense is weak. With a projected total of around 225 points, the under 236.5 looks like a good pick.