Washington Wizards vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/23

Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Wizards versus the Kings? Tip off is at at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NBCS. The game will be played at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 245 points, and the Kings are favored to win at home vs. the Wizards.

WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Washington Wizards +11.5

This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Monday, December 18th.

WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-108 in favor of the Wizards.
• Our projections have Kyle Kuzma finishing with Kyle Kuzma points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
• From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 51.2% and knocking down 11 threes.

Do the Wizards Stand a Chance in Sacramento?

As they prepare to face the Kings, the Wizards have a sub-.500 record of 4-21. On the road, the Wizards are 2-13 this season while going 2-8 at home.

Washington comes in with an overall ATS record of 11-14 so far this season. The Wizards maintain an ATS record of 9-6 on the road, while they have a 2-8 record vs. the spread when playing at home.

In contrast to their season average of 116.4 points per game, the Wizards had a below average performance. They scored 108 points against the Suns and had a field goal percentage of 41.1%. Leading the team in scoring is Kyle Kuzma, who is averaging 23.1 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Jordan Poole also maintains a PPG average of 16.9 heading into game.

Coming into the game, the Wizards’ defense is giving up an average of 126.2 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 80.0% of their games.

On two point field goal attempts, the Wizards’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 58.0% and allowing 36.4% from beyond the arc.

Do the Kings Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

As they prepare to play the Wizards, the Kings are looking to stay above .500. Their overall record is 15-9, including a 13-9 mark against Western Conference teams and a 2-0 record in non-conference play.

Against the spread, the Kings have covered in two straight games and have an overall ATS record of 14-10. When playing on the road, the Kings hold an ATS record of 7-5 in contrast to a 7-5 record against the spread when playing at home.

In their latest game, Sacramento’s offense looked good, scoring 125 points against the Jazz. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 54.1% and made 11/15 free throws. On offense, Kings has been struggling with their efficiency, coming into today’s game with a field goal percentgage of 46%. So far, they are 16th in free-throws made on a free throw shooting percentage of 74%.

Coming into the game, the Kings’ defense is giving up an average of 116.6 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 62.5% of their games.

In the terms of takeaways, Kings are causing 13.2 turnovers per game, ranking 15th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 27th in rejections, averaging 3.8 blocked shots each game.