The Phoenix Suns (34-26) and Sacramento Kings (14-48) meet Tuesday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Tip-off is scheduled for 11 p.m. ET (NBC / Peacock). Let’s analyze Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Suns vs. Kings odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Suns lead 3-0
The Suns have dominated the season series, winning all 3 meetings, including a 112-100 victory in the only previous meeting in Sacramento back on Nov. 26, as 4.5-point favorites with the Under (233.5) cashing. Phoenix is 2-0-1 against the spread (ATS) this season against the Kings, and 4-0-1 ATS in the past 5 in the series.
Phoenix topped the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 113-110 as a 5.5-point underdog as the Under (223.5) cashed on Thursday, the Suns’ most recent outing. G Grayson Allen went for 28 points with 6 assists and 6 made 3-pointers off the bench. That snapped a 2-game skid, and 0-4-1 ATS streak. The Suns had scored 94 or fewer points in 3 of the previous 4 games, too, while the Under is 4-1 in their past 5 outings.
The Kings also faced the Lakers their last time out, falling 128-104 in L.A. on Sunday as a 13-point underdog with the Under (235.5) cashing. C Maxime Raynaud, taking advantage of a starting role with Domantas Sabonis (knee) out for the rest of the season, shined with 16 points, 13 rebounds and an 8-for-10 shooting night. Rookie G Nique Clifford went for 26 points and 7 rebounds, too, as he gets a longer look with G Zach LaVine (hand) also on the shelf for the rest of the season.
Since Jan. 18, the Kings are just 2-18 SU and 7-13 ATS. The Over is 4-1 in the team’s past 5 games, too
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Suns at Kings odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 3 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Suns -425 (bet $425 to win $100) | Kings +320 (bet $100 to win $320)
- Against the spread: Suns -9.5 (-115) | Kings +9.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Suns at Kings key injuries
Suns
- F Dillon Brooks (hand) out
- G Jordan Goodwin (calf) out
- C Khaman Maluach (thumb) questionable
Kings
- C Dylan Cardwell (ankle) out
- F De’Andre Hunter (eye) out
- G Zach LaVine (finger) out
- F Keegan Murray (ankle) out
- F Domantas Sabonis (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Suns at Kings picks and predictions
Prediction
Suns 116, Kings 103
The Suns (-425) will cost you more than 4 times your potential return. While Phoenix has dominated this series, and the Kings are really struggling lately, you can’t back the Suns at this price. It’s way too expensive, especially for a team which has been a bit erratic on the offensive end lately.
PASS.
The SUNS -9.5 (-115) are worth playing lightly, but don’t get carried away.
Again, Phoenix has struggled filling up the basket lately, so proceed with caution. The Suns are just 1-4-1 ATS in their past 6 games, too, while going 3-7-1 ATS across the previous 11 outings. However, Sacramento is 5-8 ATS in the past 13 games, 2-5 ATS in the past 7 at home, and 0-4-1 ATS in the past 5 meetings with Phoenix. As long as this game stays in the single digits, the Suns are worth playing for a full unit.
UNDER 222.5 (-105) in a solid option in this Western Conference battle.
The Under cashed in the only previous meeting this season in California’s capital, and the Under has a 3-2 edge in the past 5 meetings in this series.
Phoenix has cashed low in 3 in a row and in 6 of 9. For Sacramento, though, the Over is 4-1 in the past 5 games, so don’t go overboard.
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