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The Detroit Pistons (13-17) make the third stop on a 4-game trip against the Sacramento Kings (13-17) Thursday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pistons vs. Kings odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Tied 1-1 in 2023-24, with road team 2-0 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) as Over was 1-0-1
The Pistons have won the first 2 games of a current road trip, topping the Phoenix Suns 133-125 as a 5.5-point underdogs Saturday, while surprising the Los Angeles Lakers 117-114 Monday as a 6.5-point ‘dogs. The Over cashed in both outings.
Detroit has posted 4 victories in the past 6 tries, while going 5-2 ATS in the past 7 games. The Over is 7-1 in 8 December games, too. The Pistons are a healthy 5-1 ATS in the past 6 on the road, with the Over 8-1 in the previous 9 away games.
Sacramento was belted 122-95 at home by the Indiana Pacers Sunday, dropping a fourth consecutive game. The Kings are 0-5 ATS in the past 5 outings, while the Under has cashed in 4 of those contest.
Pistons at Kings odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 4:16 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pistons +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Kings -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Pistons +5.5 (-110) | Kings -5.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Pistons at Kings key injuries
Pistons
- C Jalen Duren (ankle) probable
- F Ronald Holland II (illness) questionable
- C Isaiah Stewart (knee) questionable
Kings
- G Devin Carter (shoulder) out
- C Domantas Sabonis (illness) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Pistons at Kings picks and predictions
Prediction
Pistons 121, Kings 116
Moneyline
The PISTONS (+180) are playing good basketball right now, and they’re a strong value for the chance to nearly double up against the Kings (-225).
Detroit has topped the Lakers and Suns as underdogs on this trip, now it sets its sights on Sacramento. The road team is a miraculous 7-1 SU in the past 8 games in this series since Feb. 26, 2021.
With the Pistons playing well lately, and the Kings in a skid, it’s a great time to roll the dice on Detroit.
Against the spread
PLAY PISTONS +5.5 (-110) if you’re a little more conservative, and you want some wiggle room.
It’s hard to trust Detroit straight up, as we still have last season’s version fresh in our mind. But, this Pistons team has been scrappy this season, they’re playing well lately, and both teams have identical records.
The road team has covered each of the past 9 meetings in this series since March 1, 2020.
Over/Under
OVER 226.5 (-110) is a strong play in this East vs. West matchup.
The Over is on a 4-1-1 run in the past 6 meetings in this series. The total has gone high in 4 in a row, and 7 of the past 8, for the Pistons, too.
As far as the Kings are concerned, the Under has cashed in the past 3 games. However, the Over is still 8-5 in the past 13 outings.
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