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The Sacramento Kings (15-19) welcome the Memphis Grizzlies (23-11) to the Golden 1 Center Friday. Tip is set for 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Grizzlies vs. Kings odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Grizzlies lead 1-0 with a 115-110 home win on Dec. 5
The Kings beat the Philadelphia 76ers 113-107 Wednesday, closing as a 6.5-point home favorite. They were led by G De’Aaron Fox, who scored a game-high 35 points on 13-for-16 shooting. Sacramento is just 3-6 in its last 9 games, going 1-8 against the spread (ATS). It is 11-22-1 ATS on the season.
The Grizzlies took down the Phoenix Suns 117-112 Tuesday evening, closing as a 5.5-point road underdog. C Jaren Jackson Jr. scored a game-high 38 points as Memphis has won 3 of its last 4 games, going 3-1 ATS. The Grizzlies are one of the best covering teams in the NBA at 23-11 ATS.
Grizzlies 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 6:35 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Kings -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies +3.5 (-105) | Kings -3.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 238.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Grizzlies at Kings key injuries
Grizzlies
- F Brandon Clarke (soleus) questionable
- C Zach Edey (concussion) questionable
- G Ja Morant (AC Joint) out
- G Marcus Smart (index finger) out
Kings
- F Keegan Murray (ankle) doubtful
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Grizzlies at Kings picks and predictions
Prediction
Kings 118, Grizzlies 115
Moneyline
PASS.
There’s no great value on the moneyline. The Kings have played well enough, winning 2 straight home games, and should come out on top Friday, but aren’t worth playing as a sizable home favorite.
Against the spread
BET GRIZZLIES +3.5 (-105).
The Grizzlies are tied with the Cavaliers at a league-best 13-5 ATS on the road. Memphis has covered at a high rate on the road and is also 7-3 ATS as an underdog, which it is here.
The Grizzlies have scored at least 128 points in 4 of their last 7 games, so they should be able to keep pace with the Kings’ high-tempo offense. The Kings are just 1-8 ATS in their last 9, and they are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 at home.
Play GRIZZLIES +3.5 (-105).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 238.5 (-110).
This is a lofty total to hit, and either team could have an off night. The Grizzlies have scored 117 or fewer points in 3 of their last 5 contests and are 3-4-1 O/U in their last 8 games. They have allowed 114 or fewer points in 4 of their last 7 games as well.
The Kings are just 2-5 O/U in their last 7 games, allowing 114 or fewer points 5 times. They haven’t been on fire offensively either, scoring 113 or fewer points in 6 of those 7 outings. Take UNDER 238.5 (-110).
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