Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the Memphis Grizzlies (2-1), 2-point favorites, visit Sacramento to play the Kings (1-3). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 220 points and it will air on Fox Sports – Southeast at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Sacramento Kings Betting Odds
The Grizzlies come in on a high note after beating the Utah Jazz in their last matchup, 92-84, as 11-point underdogs. The Kings, meanwhile, were topped by the Denver Nuggets, 126-112, and were unable to cover as 10.5-point underdogs. The Memphis game finished 37.5 points under the projected point total of 213.5, while the Sacramento game went 15.5 points over the projected point total of 222.5.
Memphis dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a superb turnover percentage of 9.5 and a free throw rate of 0.250. Utah was 14.0 and 0.220, respectively, for those same stats. Sacramento, meanwhile, was lights out from beyond the arc (13-31; 41.9 percent). Sacramento’s Marvin Bagley III had a solid performance, finishing with 20 points, nine rebounds and five blocks. Meanwhile, Memphis was led by Marc Gasol, who recorded 18 points and 13 rebounds.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the NBA’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Sacramento ranks 28th in possessions per game (97.7) and Memphis is 29th (97.1) dating back to last season. ,
Since last season, the Grizzlies have had records of 24-61 straight up (SU) and 45-46 against the spread (ATS). Memphis games have finished over the O/U total 50.5 percent of the time since last season.
The Kings, on the other hand, have records of 28-58 SU and 42-40-3 ATS since last season. Just over half of Sacramento’s games have finished under the projected point total over that same time frame.
The Grizzlies took this series last year, winning two out of three games. In the last contest, Sacramento won 94-93. Sacramento had a better effective field goal percentage (0.506 vs. 0.476). Memphis, on the other hand, did a terrific job of making free throws (13-18; 72.2 percent).
Memphis Grizzlies at Sacramento Kings Betting Pick
NBA Tip: SU Winner – Kings, ATS Winner – Kings, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Neither of these teams are great at rebounding the ball. The Kings are 28th in the NBA with 40.9 rebounds per game while the Grizzlies are 29th with 40.4 rebounds per game.
- Memphis ranks 12th in three pointers allowed per game (29.0) while Sacramento ranks 29th (31.5).
- The Kings rank 18th in fast break points allowed per game (12.7) while the Grizzlies rank 27th (14.4).
- Memphis ranks 17th in blocks per game (4.8) while Sacramento ranks 25th (4.2).
- Memphis ranks 20th in second chance points per game (11.7) while Sacramento ranks 25th (11.3).
- The Kings rank 15th in points in the paint per game (44.4) while the Grizzlies rank 25th (42.0).
- The Grizzlies average 17.1 points off turnovers per game, which ranks seventh in the league. The Kings rank 12th in points off turnovers allowed per game (15.8).
- Sacramento is 25th in the league with 21.7 assists per game while Memphis is 26th with 21.6 assists per game.
- Sacramento ranks 11th in steals per game (7.8) while Memphis ranks 20th in steals allowed per game (8.0).
- Memphis is 14-12 when they allow under 100 points, while Sacramento is 18-7.
- When scoring over 100 points, the Kings are 18-24 and the Grizzlies are 18-23.
