Kings vs. Suns Odds, Analysis, Prediction ATS

Sacramento Kings (32-24 SU, 29-26-1 ATS) vs. Phoenix Suns (31-27 SU, 30-26-2 ATS)
When: Tuesday, February 14th, 9:00 PM (ET)
Where: Footprint Center, AZ, Phoenix
TV: NBCS

Point Spread: Sac +3/Pho -3 (Bet it FREE! Deposit $100 and get $100 FREE when you use bonus promo code PREDICT100 at MyBookie Sportsbook!)
Total: 234.5
Money Line: Kings +125/Suns -151

Notable Injuries

Kings

• Malik Monk (Out) Ankle
• KZ Okpala (Out) Knee

Suns

• Kevin Durant (Out) Knee
• Cameron Payne (Out) Foot
• Landry Shamet (Out) Foot

Recent Form

Heading into the game, Sacramento is 32-24 overall. When taking to the road, Sacramento has a mark of 15-12 and a win percentage of 56%. Currently, the team is 3rd in the Western Conference. So far, they are 29-26-1 vs. the spread. When looking at how the team has performed of late straight and vs. the spread, they are 3-2 in their past five games and 2-3 ATS. Over their past ten games, they are 5-5 SU and 4-6 ATS.

Sacramento will be looking to build on their most recent win over the Mavericks. De’Aaron Fox led the team to a win with his 36 points. The Kings were 2 point underdogs on the spread, giving them an ATS win.

Heading into the game, Phoenix is 31-27 overall. When playing at home, Phoenix has a mark of 19-9 and a win percentage of 68%. Currently, the team is 4th in the Western Conference. So far, they are 30-26-2 vs. the spread. In Phoenix’s last five games, the Suns have a straight-up record of 4-1 while going 3-2 in those games. Going back to the last 10, they are 7-3 and 6-4 ATS.

After their win against the Pacers, Phoenix will be looking to continue their momentum. Deandre Ayton had a big game, scoring 22 points to help lead the team to victory. As 2-point underdogs on the spread, the Suns were able to come home with an ATS win

The Historicals

In the most recent matchup between the two teams, the Suns picked up the 122-117 win over the Kings. The Suns’ margin of victory was enough to cover the spread as 1-point favorites. This has been the only matchup between the two teams this season. Spanning across the last five head-to-head matchups, the Kings and Suns have been competitive, with an average margin of victory sitting at just 0 points per game. This has resulted in a 3-2 ATS record for Sacramento. The over-under record in these same games is 2-3, with the teams combining for an average of 228 points per game.

Analysis

This season, Sacramento is among the league leaders in scoring, averaging 119.6 points per game. So far, the Kings are also one of the more up-tempo teams in the league, sitting at 100.7 possessions per game. Sacramento’s offensive attack has benefited from some hot shooting from outside. Not only are they among the league leaders in 3-pointers attempted per game, but they are 10th in 3-point shooting percentage at 36.5%. The defense has been a problem for Sacramento, as they currently allow 115.77 points per game. The team’s 3-point shooting defense has been a problem this year. So far, opposing offenses have hit 37.05% of their looks from the outside.

Going into today’s game, De’Aaron Fox is the leading scorer for the Sacramento team, with an average of 24.6 points per game. This season, his field goal percentage is 50.6%. The team’s second top scorer is Domantas Sabonis, who is averaging 18.7 points per game.

This season, Phoenix is averaging just 112.7 points per game, which places them 22nd in the league. A major reason for these low numbers is the fact that they play at one of the slower paces in the NBA at just 97.9 possessions per game. Phoenix’s 3-point shooting numbers are below the league average, as they have hit just 37.9% of their looks from deep. On average, the team gets up 32.8 3-point shots per game, placing them 18th in the NBA. Defensively, the Suns have been one of the best units in the NBA, allowing just 107.33 points per game. So far, they have done an excellent job defending the 3-point arc, allowing teams to hit just 33.88%.

A major injury to note for today’s game is that Phoenix will not have Kevin Durant available as is already listed as out on the injury report. Deandre Ayton will take on the role of the primary scorer for the team. This season, Ayton is averaging 18.6 points per game for the Suns.

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Betting Trends

• The Kings are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game.
• The Kings are 1-3-1 ATS in their last five games following an ATS win.
• The Suns are 4-1 ATS in their last five games playing on three or more days of rest.
• The Suns are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 Tuesday games.

Joes Pick To Cover The Spread

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