The Kings are gearing up for a showdown against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, Dec 11. Today’s game is scheduled to start at 10:00 ET and will be broadcast on NBCS. Sacramento comes into this matchup as 4.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 235.5. Will the Kings manage to secure a win as the favorite? Below, you’ll find our Kings vs. Nets predictions.
Kings vs. Nets Odds
- Spread: Kings -4.5
- Total 235.5
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Game Info
- Date: Monday, Dec 11
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento CA
- TV: NBCS
Nets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Nets have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Brooklyn has an ATS record of 6-4 while averaging 113 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Nets have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
Kings Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Kings have an over/under record of 5-0 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous home games, Sacramento has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 111 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Kings have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.
Will the Nets Pull Through as the Away Underdog?
With an overall record of 12-9, the Nets are looking to extend their three game winning streak. In the Eastern Conference, the Nets are currently ranked 7th and are 3rd in the Atlantic division.
Brooklyn’s offense had a good outing, putting up 124 points against the Wizards. They achieved a 48.1% field goal percentage and went 14/18 from the free-throw line. Currently leading the team in scoring is Mikal Bridges who comes into today’s matchup averaging 23.2. Spencer Dinwiddie also heads into the game with a PPG average of 14.6.
Currently, the Nets’ defense holds the 17th rank in the NBA, allowing 113.1 points per game.
Brooklyn’s defense is currently forcing 12.5 turnovers per game, which is 9th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 11th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.7 rejections per game.
Can The Kings Secure a Home Victory?
As we get ready for today’s action, the Kings have an overall record of 12-8 and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. When playing on the road, the Kings are 6-5 this season compared to a 6-3 record at home.
The Kings offense is coming off a game where they scored 114 points against the Suns. They posted a field goal percentage of 45.7% and connected on 14 threes. The Kings offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 41.5 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 35% of their looks from outside this season.
So far, the Kings’ defense is ranked 21st in the league at 116.7 points per contest.
In the terms of takeaways, Kings are causing 13 turnovers per game, ranking 12th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 27th in rejections, averaging 4 blocked shots each game.
Kings vs. Nets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is De’Aaron Fox and his points prop of 31.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -105 while the under is at -125. In his matchup vs. the Kings, we are recommending to take the under on De’Aaron Fox and his prop of 31.5 points. Our player projection model has him falling short of his prop with a projected 25.
- The Prop: De’Aaron Fox Under 31.5 Points (-125)
Kings vs. Nets Predictions
For a point-spread bet in this Kings vs. Kings matchup, we’re leaning towards the Nets at +4.5. Although our projections show the Kings winning 112-111, we suggest placing your bet on the Nets for the point-spread.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 235.5, and our model projects the Nets and Kings to reach a combined total of 223 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Nets +4.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook