The Trail Blazers are gearing up for a showdown against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday, Dec 26. Today’s game is scheduled to start at 10:00 ET and will be broadcast on NBCS. Sacramento comes into this matchup as 7.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 236. Will the Kings manage to secure a win as the favorite? Below, you’ll find our Trail Blazers vs. Kings player props and predictions.
Trail Blazers vs. Kings Odds
- Spread: Kings -7.5
- Total 236
Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Dec 26
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Moda Center, Portland OR
- 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.
- Across the Kings last ten road games, the team averaged 111 points per game while allowing 115. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 5-5 straight-up.
- As the betting favorite, the Kings have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Sacramento posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
Trail Blazers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Trail Blazers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last five home games, Portland has averaged 111 points per game while allowing 116. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 3-2.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Portland has an ATS mark of 2-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
Can Sacramento Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?
In their last five games, the Kings have gone 3-2 and have an overall record of 17-11. They are currently 4th in the Western Conference and are the top team in the Pacific division.
The Kings offense is coming off a game where they scored 98 points against the Timberwolves. They posted a field goal percentage of 43.5% and connected on 8 threes. Leading the Kings in scoring vs. the Timberwolves was De’Aaron Fox with his 27 points. Keegan Murray also added 20 points for the Kings.
Looking at the Kings defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 117.4 points per game (21).
In the terms of takeaways, Kings are causing 12.7 turnovers per game, ranking 12th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 27th in rejections, averaging 4 blocked shots each game.
Can Portland Pull Off a Home Win?
Coming into today, the Trail Blazers have an overall record of 7-21 and have gone 1-2 in their last three games. In the Western Conference, the Trail Blazers are 3-16 and are 4-5 against non-conference opponents.
The Trail Blazers offense is coming off a game where they scored 106 points against the Warriors. They posted a field goal percentage of 45.2% and connected on 13 threes. The team’s scoring leader is Jerami Grant, who holds an average of 22.3 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 16.8 points per game this season.
On the defensive side, Trail Blazers is currently hovering around the NBA’s average for points allowed, conceding an average of 114.7 points per game.
In the terms of takeaways, Trail Blazers are causing 14.5 turnovers per game, ranking 26th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 24th in rejections, averaging 4.4 blocked shots each game.
Trail Blazers vs. Kings Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Anfernee Simons and his points prop of 26.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -119 while the under is at -115. Our model predicts that Anfernee Simons will finish with 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 5. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 26.5.
- The Prop: Anfernee Simons Under 26.5 Points (-115)
Trail Blazers vs. Kings Predictions
We’re putting our money on the Kings to win, and have the projected score sitting at 116-100. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Kings at -7.5.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 236, and our model predicts the Kings and Trail Blazers to score a combined 216 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Kings -7.5 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook