Sacramento Kings vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/12/24

At 7:30 ET, the 23-14 Kings (+1) will take on the 23-13 76ers (-1) in a non-conference matchup at the Wells Fargo Center. Sacramento is 5th in the Western Conference, while Philadelphia is 3rd in the East.

ESPN will broadcast the game, and the over/under is set at 241.5 points. The Kings have won two straight, while the 76ers have lost three in a row.

SACRAMENTO KINGS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers -1

This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:30 ET on Friday, January 12th.

WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-110 in favor of the 76ers.
• Our projections have Tyrese Maxey finishing with Tyrese Maxey points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.
• From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.8% and knocking down 13 threes.

Do the Kings Have a Shot at a Road Win?

Today, the Kings will be on the road as they take on the 76ers. Sacramento is 23-14 this season and is currently 2nd in the Pacific Division and 5th in the Western Conference.

As they have in all but seven of their games this season, the Kings are the underdog. So far, they have an underdog record of 4-3 and have gone 5-2 ATS. Their average scoring differential as the underdog is +4.6 PPG.

Sacramento has won two straight games and has an average scoring differential of +2.3 PPG on the road. Against the spread, they are 11-6 on the road and have covered the spread in four straight games.

On the other hand, the Kings’ O/U record for the season is 18-18-1. In their last game, they picked up a 123-98 win over the Hornets. The over/under line for that game was 230.5, and the teams combined for 221 points.

So far this season, the Kings have played in 32 games with lower over/under lines than 241.5. Their average over/under line for the season is 235.4, and their games have averaged 235.5 PPG.

Heading into tonight’s game, the Sacramento Kings are averaging 118.2 points per game, which is 8th in the NBA. On the road, they are scoring 114.6 points per game.

So far this season, the Kings have outscored the NBA scoring average in 64.9% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 9th in the league at 100.1 possessions per game.

When it comes to three-point shooting, Sacramento is 3rd in both three-point attempts and makes. Overall, they are shooting 37% from beyond the arc.

At present, the Kings’ defense is ranked 21st, allowing 117.2 points per game. The Sacramento defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.2% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 48.7% of their field goal attempts vs. Sacramento.

Do the 76ers Have a Shot at a Home Win?

The 76ers are 23-13 overall this season and are currently in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, they are 6-3 and 17-10 against other teams in the East.

At home, the 76ers have an average scoring differential of +9.8 points per game. However, they have lost three straight games and are 13-6 at home. Against the spread at home, they are 11-8.

For the 76ers, this is their 27th game as the favorite this season, and they are 21-6 in those games. Against the spread, they are 20-7 as the favorite. Overall, they have an ATS record of 24-12.

Philadelphia’s last game was a 139-132 loss to the Hawks. They were 1-point underdogs in the game, and their straight-up record vs. the spread. The game’s total of 271 points was higher than the O/U line of 246.5.

Through 36 games, the average over/under line in 76ers games is 229.9, which is lower than today’s line of 241.5. This season, their games have averaged 231.9 points, and their O/U record is 21-15.

When it comes to scoring, the 76ers are one of the NBA’s best teams, averaging 119.9 points per game (6th). At home, they are averaging 120.5 points per game (10th).

Philadelphia has been getting to the free-throw line at a high rate, leading the league in free throws made and attempted per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 14th in the NBA at 47%.

So far this season, the 76ers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 58.3% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 14th in the league at 99.4 possessions per game.

Philadelphia’s defense has been playing well, ranking 11th in the NBA with 112.1 points allowed per game. Inside the arc, the 76ers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.0% and 34.0% from three-point territory.