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2022 NBA Handicapping
(15-12) Sacramento Kings vs. Detroit Pistons (8-22)
Date: Friday, December 16th, 2022
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
NBA Moneyline Odds: Kings -160 | Pistons +145 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: DET +5
NBA Betting Total: 239
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The road Kings come into this one off 124-123 win over the Toronto Raptors. They entered that one as 5-point road underdogs and covered for just the second time in their last five outings.
The home Pistons come into this one off a 141-134 win over the Charlotte Hornets. They entered that one as 4.5-point road underdogs and covered for the fourth time in five outings.
On the year, Sacramento is 17-10 against the spread while Detroit is 15-12-3.
*Editor’s Note: Statistics and rankings are current as of this writing Thursday evening, December 15. Numbers may vary slightly entering games on Friday, December 15.
Sacramento Kings
Sacramento is on its last leg of a long road trip with Detroit being stop six of six.
The Kings are 2-3 so far straight up on the trip, and they’ve also been dealing with a flu bug going around the locker room during the stretch.
Season Stats
On the year, Sacramento is scoring 117.2 points per contest, which puts the team in 2nd behind only the No. 1 Boston Celtics.
In terms of advanced stats, the Kings score 112.4 points per 100 possessions. That number ranks 7th as of this writing, placing them in a tie with Brooklyn Nets.
Defensively, this groups allows 115.6 points per night, putting them in 22nd.
Looking at Defensive Efficiency, Sacramento gives up 110.8 points per 100 possessions—a number that ranks 19th on the year.
Injury Report
As of this writing, the Kings list Alex Len as OUT and Kevin Huerter as Questionable.
Detroit Pistons
The Pistons broke a three-game losing streak in their last outing and also moved out of dead last place in the overall NBA standings.
That’s where we are in Detroit so far this season. That that’s what we’re celebrating.
Season Stats
On the season, Detroit scores 110.9 points per night—a number that ranks 23rd.
When looking at the advanced stats, you see they’re scoring 107.9 points per 100 possessions, which puts them in 25th.
Defensively, Detroit is giving up 117,6 points per night. That number ranks No. 29 in the NBA.
Looking at Defensive Efficiency, the Pistons give up 114.6 points per 100 possessions, putting them in No. 29 across the Association.
Injury Report
On the injury report, Detroit lists Isaiah Livers and Cade Cunningham as OUT.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Kings are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games playing on 1 days rest.
- Kings are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Kings are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up win.
- Pistons are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
- Pistons are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Pistons are 1-5-2 ATS in their last 8 Friday games.
- Kings are 4-1-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Detroit.
Free Sacramento Kings vs. Detroit Pistons NBA Prediction:
These two teams have already faced off once during the 2022-23 regular season—a 137-129 home win for the Kings back on Sunday, Nov. 20.
I’d expect a similarly high-scoring affair on Friday with a similar end result.
Sacramento shouldn’t struggle with the Pistons.
Give this one to the road kings straight up and against the spread with a lot of points scored on both sides.
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