The Kings host the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, Feb 7. Today’s game is set for 10:00 ET and will be shown on NBCS. Sacramento comes into this game as 13-point favorites with the total set at 242. Keep reading to get our Kings vs. Pistons predictions.
Kings vs. Pistons Odds
- Spread: Kings -13
- Total 242
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Feb 7
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento CA
- TV: NBCS
Pistons Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pistons have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Detroit has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 121 points per game while allowing 125. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Pistons have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 4-1.
Kings Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Kings have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across their last three home contests, Sacramento has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 122 points per game.
- The Kings have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Can Detroit Stun the Crowd at Golden 1 Center?
Heading into their matchup against the Kings, the Pistons have a 6-43 overall record and are looking to end their three-game losing streak. In the Eastern Conference, the Pistons are 15th and are 5th in the Central Division.
In 67.3% of their games, the Pistons offense has scored below their opponent’s defensive average for the season. The Pistons are currently 23rd in the league in scoring, averaging 112.6 points per game. Cade Cunningham is the team’s leading scorer, coming into today’s game with an average of 22.4 PPG. Jaden Ivey is also averaging 14.7 PPG.
So far this season, the Pistons’ defense has struggled, ranking 27th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 122.3. On the road, they have been even worse, giving up 125.0 points per contest, which is 30th in the league.
One area where Detroit has been solid defensively is three-point shooting, as they have allowed opponents to shoot just 38.2% from beyond the arc, which is 7th in the NBA. Overall, opposing teams have made just 11.9 threes per game vs. the Pistons.
Over their last five games, Detroit’s defense has been even worse than their season average, giving up 119.4 points per game. During that stretch, opponents have shot 51.8% from the field and 37.1% from three-point range.
Does Sacramento Have What it Takes at Home?
Coming into today’s action, the Kings are 29-20 overall and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. In the Western Conference, the Kings are 5th and are 2nd in the Pacific division.
At home, the Kings are scoring 121.3 points per game, which is 7th in the NBA. Overall, they are 9th in the league with an average of 118.3 points per game. Harrison Barnes led the team in scoring in their last game with 22 points, while De’Aaron Fox added 19 points for the Kings.
When it comes to points allowed, the Sacramento Kings are 20th in the NBA, giving up 117.8 points per game. At home, they are even worse, ranking 26th at 120.9 points per game.
Over their last five games, the Kings are 15th in the NBA in points allowed at 116.4 points per game.
One area where the Kings have struggled defensively is three-point shooting. On the season, opponents are shooting 39.1% from three, which is 26th in the NBA.
Overall, Sacramento is 29th in the NBA in blocked shots at just 3.9 per game.
When it comes to personal fouls, the Kings are 9th in the NBA.
Kings vs. Pistons Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is De’Aaron Fox and his points prop of 26.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -109 while the under is at -125. Our model predicts that De’Aaron Fox will finish the game going 10/21 from the field and scoring 28 points. Our suggested wager is to bet on the over for his prop bet, which comes with a payout of -109.
- The Prop: De’Aaron Fox Over 26.5 Points (-109)
Kings vs. Pistons Predictions
When looking to get a point-spread pick down in this Pistons vs. Kings game, our recommendation is to take the Pistons at +13. Despite our model showing the Kings winning 117-114, we like Pistons as our point-spread pick.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 242, and our model predicts the Pistons and Kings to score a combined 231 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Pistons +13 | at Fanduel Sportsbook
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Our sports betting analysts give their Kings vs. Pistons player props and predictions for this matchup on Wednesday, Feb 7.