The Kings are ready to clash with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, Nov 10. Today’s matchup is set to tip off at 10:00 ET and will be televised on NBCS. Oklahoma City enters this game as 2.5-point favorites, and the over/under total is currently at 225. Can the Thunder pull this one out as the favorite? Below you will find our Kings vs. Thunder player props and predictions.
Kings vs. Thunder Odds
- Spread: Thunder -2.5
- Total 225
Game Info
- Date: Friday, Nov 10
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento CA
- TV: NBCS
Thunder Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Thunder have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Oklahoma City has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 109 points per game while allowing 109. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Thunder have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.
Kings Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Kings have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- In their last three games at home, the Kings have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 95 points per game in these contests.
- As the betting underdog, the Kings have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Sacramento posted a straight up mark of 3-7 in these matchups.
Will the Thunder Win in Sacramento?
Today’s matchup sees the Thunder seeking to extend their current two game winning streak, with an overall record standing at 5-3. This season, when playing on the road, the Thunder have a 2-0 record, while their record at home is 3-3.
The Thunder recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 128 points against the Cavaliers. This output exceeded their season average of 118.8 points per game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 28.1 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Chet Holmgren brings a PPG average of 16.8 into the game.
Looking at the Thunder defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 117.1 points per game (24th).
In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Thunder defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 52.5% while allowing 36.2% from downtown.
Can the Kings Secure a Win at Home?
The Kings have a below .500 record of 3-4 as they seek to come out on top vs. the Thunder. The team is presently 9th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Pacific division.
The Kings are coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 121 points vs. the Trail Blazers. This figure is more than their season average of 112 points per game. Domantas Sabonis led the scoring for the Kings, contributing 27 points. Additionally, Malik Monk chipped in with 23 points.
At present, the Kings’ defense is ranked 21st, allowing 116.0 points per game.
Opponents are hitting 56.2% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 37.9% of their three-point attempts.
Kings vs. Thunder Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Domantas Sabonis and his points prop of 20.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -119 while the under is at -115. According to our projections, Domantas Sabonis is expected to record 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists. Regarding his points prop, we recommend taking the under at 20.5.
- The Prop: Domantas Sabonis Under 20.5 Points (-115)
Kings vs. Thunder Predictions
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +2.5, the Kings 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.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 225 and given that our model is projecting 218 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Kings +2.5