Need a Kings vs. Jazz prediction? We’ve got what you need, as the Jazz hit the road to face the Kings on Saturday, Dec 16 at 10:00 ET. The current total stands at 239.5, with the Kings being favored by 9.5 at home. Keep reading to get our Kings vs. Jazz player props and predictions.
Kings vs. Jazz Odds
- Spread: Kings -9.5
- Total 239.5
Game Info
- Date: Saturday, Dec 16
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento CA
- TV: NBCS
Jazz Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Jazz have an over/under record of 3-1-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Through their last three road contests, the Jazz offense has averaged 113 points per game while allowing an average of 131. Utah posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Jazz have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 4-6.
Kings Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Kings have an over/under record of 5-0 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Sacramento has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 112 points per game while allowing 112. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- Sacramento has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.
Can The Jazz Secure a Win at Sacramento?
Against Western Conference opponents, the Jazz have gone 8-13 and are 1-3 in non-conference games. Overall, the Jazz have a record of 9-16 and are 2-1 in their last three games.
Utah’s offense had a good outing, putting up 122 points against the Trail Blazers. They achieved a 53.3% field goal percentage and went 13/14 from the free-throw line. For the season, the Jazz offense has struggled to get to the free-throw line, ranking just 24th in terms of free-throw attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 45%.
At this time, the Jazz’s defense is positioned 25th in the NBA, permitting 119.8 points per game.
Inside the arc, the Jazz defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 56.4% and 37.1% from three-point territory.
Does Sacramento Have What it Takes at Home?
With a record of 14-9, the Kings are above .500 as they prepare to face the Jazz. In the Western Conference, they are 5th overall and are leading the Pacific division.
The Kings recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 128 points against the Thunder. This output exceeded their season average of 116.8 points per game. Up to this point, the Kings’ offense has been efficient inside the arc, posting a two-point field goal percentage of 55%. In terms of pace, they are 7th in the NBA possessions per game (100.6).
At this time, the Kings’ defense is positioned 22nd in the NBA, permitting 117.1 points per game.
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 3.9 blocked shots each game.
Kings vs. Jazz Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Collin Sexton and his points prop of 20.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -125 while the under is at -109. Our projections have Collin Sexton finishing with a stat line of 19 points, 4 and 4 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 20.5.
- The Prop: Collin Sexton Under 20.5 Points (-109)
Kings vs. Jazz Predictions
For a point-spread wager in this Kings vs. Kings game, we suggest taking the Jazz at +9.5. Even though our predictions have the Kings winning 110-101, we see the Jazz as the better choice on the point-spread.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 239.5 and given that our model is projecting 211 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Jazz +9.5 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook