Sacramento Kings vs. Phoenix Suns Pick ATS - Odds - Expert Preview
Betting Odds
The Sacramento Kings will face off against the Phoenix Suns at the Footprint Center on March 11, 2023. The Suns are currently favored by four points, with a total of 240.
In their most recent game, the Sacramento Kings defeated the New York Knicks 122-117, covering the spread as 2-point favorites. The Kings shot 52.4% from the field and made 10 three-pointers in the game. The Phoenix Suns defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 132-101, easily covering the 11-point spread. The Suns shot 52.1% from the field and made 20 three-pointers in the game.
Power Stats:
Assists and Turnovers:
Both the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns have shown strength in ball movement and control, with an average of over 27 assists per game and just over 13 turnovers per game. The Suns, however, have a slightly better assist-to-turnover ratio, indicating greater efficiency in passing the ball.
Rebounding:
When it comes to rebounding, the Suns have an advantage over the Kings, with almost 2 more rebounds per game on average. This could potentially give them more opportunities for second-chance points and limit the Kings' offensive possessions.
Shooting Percentage:
The Kings have a slight edge in shooting percentage, with a 50.03% field goal percentage compared to the Suns' 46.69%. However, the Suns have been known for their strong defense, allowing just over 110 points per game, and could limit the Kings' scoring opportunities.
Overall, the power stats suggest that both teams are evenly matched in terms of ball movement and control, with the Suns having a slight advantage in rebounding and the Kings having a slight advantage in shooting percentage.
Betting Trends:
The Suns have covered the spread in five of their last six games and have won five of their last six outright. The total has gone over in five out of their last seven games. Meanwhile, the Kings have covered the spread in six of their last eight games and have won seven of their last eight outright. The total has gone over in 10 out of their last 14 games.
Injuries:
The Kings have no injuries to report. However, the Suns will be without Kevin Durant (ankle) until early April and Landry Shamet (foot) until mid-March.
Kings at Suns Free NBA Pick 03/11/23
Both teams have been in great form recently, making it difficult to predict the winner. However, the Kings have been slightly better on the offensive end, averaging over 121 points per game and shooting over 50% from the field. Therefore, our expert predicts that the Sacramento Kings will cover the spread and win outright in a high-scoring game.