Looking for Pistons vs. Kings predictions? We have you covered as the Kings travel to take on the Pistons on Tuesday, Jan 9 at 7:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 240 with the Kings favored by 11 on the road. Check out our Pistons vs. Kings player props and predictions.
Pistons vs. Kings Odds
- Spread: Kings -11
- Total 240
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Jan 9
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit MI
- TV: NBCS
Kings Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Kings have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last three road games, Sacramento has averaged 117 points per game while allowing 110. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Kings have a straight up record of 5-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-7.
Pistons Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pistons have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games at home, the Pistons have a straight up record of 0-10 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 114 points per game in these contests.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Detroit has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 1-4 straight up.
Can Sacramento Secure a Road Victory?
Coming into today’s games, the Kings are 21-14 overall and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. In the Western Conference, the Kings are in 5th place and are 2nd in the Pacific division.
On the road, the Kings offense is 16th in the league, averaging 113.0 points per game. Overall, they are 8th in scoring, putting up 117.7 points per game. Against the Pelicans, Kevin Huerter and Domantas Sabonis were the leading scorers for the Kings, both finishing with 17 points.
So far this season, the Sacramento Kings are allowing 118.0 points per game, which is 22nd in the NBA. On the road, they have been a bit better, giving up 113.5 points per contest, which is 9th in the league.
Opposing teams have hit 54.3% of their three-point attempts vs. Sacramento, which is 14th in the NBA. Overall, the Kings are 23rd in field goal percentage allowed (49.0%).
Over their last five games, Sacramento has given up 120.2 points per contest. During that stretch, opponents have hit 42.3% of their three-point attempts.
Does Detroit Have What It Takes at Home?
With an overall record of 3-33, the Pistons are looking to end a four-game losing streak when they take on the Kings. In the Eastern Conference, the Pistons are in 15th place and are 5th in the Central Division.
In their last game, the Pistons scored 114 points which is the same as their average of 111.5 points per game. When it comes to offensive rebounds, the Pistons are averaging 11.4 per game. They are shooting 34% from three-point range this season and are 6th in pace.
When it comes to defense, the Detroit Pistons have struggled this season, ranking 26th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 122.6. At home, they have been slightly better, giving up 119.2 points per game, which is 24th in the league.
One area where the Pistons have been solid is defending the three-point line. On the season, they are 8th in three-point percentage allowed at 38.6%. In terms of three-point attempts allowed per game, they are 2nd in the NBA at 30.7.
Over their last five games, Detroit’s defense has been even worse than their season average, giving up 132.2 points per game during that stretch. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, they are 29th in the NBA at 52.6%.
Pistons vs. Kings Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is De’Aaron Fox and his points prop of 27.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -130 while the under is at +100. With his prop at 27.5, our model suggests taking the over as we have him finishing with 28. We have him finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down three threes.
- The Prop: De’Aaron Fox Over 27.5 Points (-130)
Pistons vs. Kings Predictions
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +11, the Pistons is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 240, and our model projects the Kings and Pistons to reach a combined total of 219 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Pistons +11 | at Fanduel Sportsbook
