The Phoenix Suns, 2-point underdogs, welcome the Sacramento Kings to Talking Stick Resort Arena to get their seasons going. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, and will air on NBC Sports – California.
Sacramento Kings at Phoenix Suns ATS Odds
Last season, Phoenix was unable make the playoffs following a 19-63 regular season. Sacramento also was unable reach the playoffs after a 39-43 regular season campaign.
The Kings had records of 39-43 straight up (SU) and 39-40-3 against the spread (ATS) last season. Vegas was fairly accurate when setting the O/U total of Sacramento games, with 42 unders compared to 39 overs.
The Suns, on the other hand, were 19-63 SU and 37-43-2 ATS last season. There did not appear to be a trend for games featuring Phoenix last year in regards to the projected point total as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Phoenix. Last season, Phoenix ranked 29th in the NBA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 14.7 percent), while the gambling defense of Sacramento forced the fifth-most turnovers in the league (14.5 percent).
Sacramento Kings at Phoenix Suns ATS Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Kings, ATS Winner – Kings, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- The Kings rank 12th in assists per game (25.4) while the Suns rank 25th in assists allowed per game (25.9).
- Sacramento averages 19.3 points off turnovers per game, which ranks first in the NBA. Phoenix ranks 29th in points off turnovers allowed per game (19.5).
- The Kings average 20.9 fast break points per game, which ranks first in the NBA. The Suns rank 25th in fast break points allowed per game (15.8).
- Sacramento ranks eighth in steals per game (8.3) while Phoenix ranks 29th in steals allowed per game (9.0).
- Sacramento ranks 13th in rebounds per game (45.4) while Phoenix ranks last (40.4).
- The Suns rank fourth in three pointers allowed per game (29.9) while the Kings rank 29th (34.6).
- The Kings rank 10th in second chance points per game (13.7) while the Suns rank 29th in second chance points allowed per game (15.5).
- Phoenix averages 5.1 blocks per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. Sacramento ranks 18th in blocks allowed per game (5.1).
- Sacramento averages 51.9 points in the paint per game, which ranks fifth in the league. Phoenix ranks last in points allowed in the paint per game (53.0).
- In games where they allow less than 100 points, Sacramento is 10-0 and Phoenix is 5-1.
- The Kings are 37-38 when they score more than 100 points, while the Suns are 18-41.
