Sacramento Kings at Washington Wizards Betting Prediction

Victor TrejosBasketball, NBA

The Washington Wizards (1-3) will travel to Golden 1 Center to challenge the Sacramento Kings (2-3). The Kings opened as 4.5-point underdogs. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 237.5 points and it will air on NBATV at 10 p.m. ET on Friday, October 26, 2018.

Washington Wizards vs. Sacramento Kings Betting Odds

The last time the Kings played, they topped the Memphis Grizzlies, 97-92, as 3-point underdogs. The Wizards, on the other hand, were blown out by the Golden State Warriors, 144-122, and were unable to cover as 10.5-point underdogs. The Sacramento game went 31.5 points under the projected point total of 220.5, while the Washington game went 30 points over the projected point total of 236.

Sacramento dominated every facet of the game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.253 (above their season average of 0.166) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.4 (above their season average of 19.3). Memphis put up marks of 0.106 and 23.6, respectively, for those same stats. Washington, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (10.2 vs. 12.7). Sacramento was lifted by Nemanja Bjelica, who finished with 11 points, 11 rebounds and five assists. Bradley Beal had a good outing for Washington, finishing with 23 points.

Since last season, the Wizards are 44-42 straight up (SU) and 48-50-1 against the spread (ATS). Vegas has had a tendency to place the total low when Washington is involved since last season as 61.6 percent of their games have ended over the projected point total.

Meanwhile, the Kings, are 29-58 SU and 43-41-3 ATS since last season. A little over half of Sacramento’s games have finished under the projected point total over that same period.

The Wizards dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent contest, Washington won 110-92. Washington had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.6 vs. 20.0). Sacramento, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.143 vs. 0.128).

Washington Wizards at Sacramento Kings Odds Pick

NBA Prediction: SU Winner – Wizards, ATS Winner – Kings, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Washington ranks fifth in assists per game (24.9) while Sacramento ranks 25th (21.7).
  • The Wizards average 17.3 points off turnovers per game, which ranks sixth in the league. The Kings rank 13th in points off turnovers allowed per game (15.8).
  • Washington ranks 20th in rebounds per game (42.8) while Sacramento ranks 27th (41.1).
  • Sacramento averages 44.6 points in the paint per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA. Washington ranks 20th in points allowed in the paint per game (45.8).
  • The Wizards rank 13th in three pointers allowed per game (29.2) while the Kings rank 29th (31.6).
  • The Wizards average 12.5 fast break points per game, which ranks 12th in the NBA. The Kings rank 18th in fast break points allowed per game (12.6).
  • Washington averages 7.9 steals per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. Sacramento ranks 19th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
  • In games where they hold opponents below 100 points, Washington is 20-4 and Sacramento is 19-7.
  • When reaching 100 points, the Kings are 18-24 and the Wizards are 43-25.
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