Sacramento Kings vs. Atlanta Hawks Betting Prediction

Victor TrejosBasketball, NBA

The Sacramento Kings (5-3) will travel to State Farm Arena to go head-to-head against the Atlanta Hawks (2-5). The Hawks opened as 2-point underdogs. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 231 points and it can be seen on NBC Sports – California at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 1, 2018.

Sacramento Kings at Atlanta Hawks Betting Odds

The Kings defeated the Orlando Magic in their last outing, 107-99, despite being 4.5-point underdogs. The Hawks, on the other hand, were blown out by the Cleveland Cavaliers, 136-114, and were unable to cover as 4.5-point underdogs. The Sacramento game went 14.5 points under the projected point total of 220.5, while the Atlanta game finished 23.5 points over the projected point total of 226.5.

Sacramento dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.536 (below their season average of 0.555) and a free throw rate of 0.202 (above their season average of 0.173). Orlando had marks of 0.456 and 0.176, respectively, for those same stats. Atlanta, on the other hand, was lights out from beyond the arc (15-35; 42.9 percent). Atlanta’s Alex Len had a good outing, putting up 22 points and nine rebounds. Sacramento was lifted by Buddy Hield, who finished with 25 points and 11 rebounds.

It will be a battle of opposite tempos as the fast-breaking Hawks will look to push the more methodical Kings. Dating back to last season, the Hawks rank seventh in possessions per game while the Kings are 26th. ,

Of the Kings’ 8 games, five have finished over the total. Sacramento holds records of 5-3 straight up (SU) and 6-2 against the spread (ATS).

Much like Sacramento, games involving the Hawks also have a tendency to finish over the total (57.1 percent). Additionally, Atlanta is 2-5 SU and 2-5 ATS.

This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Kings won the last game 105-90. Sacramento had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (26.1 vs. 13.3). Atlanta, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.143 vs. 0.097).

Sacramento Kings vs. Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – Kings, ATS Winner – Kings, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • The Hawks rank 19th in second chance points per game (11.9) while the Kings rank 25th (11.4).
  • Atlanta averages 31.5 three pointers per game, which ranks fifth in the league. Sacramento ranks 29th in three pointers allowed per game (31.9).
  • The Kings rank 14th in points in the paint per game (44.8) while the Hawks rank 27th (41.6).
  • Sacramento ranks 16th in blocks allowed per game (4.9) while Atlanta ranks 27th (5.5).
  • Sacramento ranks 17th in fast break points per game (11.3) while Atlanta ranks 24th in fast break points allowed per game (13.3).
  • The Kings average 7.8 steals per game, which ranks 12th in the league. The Hawks rank 29th in steals allowed per game (8.7).
  • The Kings rank 19th in assists allowed per game (23.7) while the Hawks rank last (26.1).
  • Atlanta ranks 23rd in rebounds per game (42.2) while Sacramento ranks 28th (41.4).
  • Atlanta ranks fourth in points off turnovers per game (17.6) while Sacramento ranks 21st (15.8).
  • Atlanta is 12-5 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Sacramento is 20-7.
  • The Kings are 21-24 when they reach the century mark, while the Hawks are 22-34.
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