The Sacramento Kings (14-23) head to Arizona on the back end of a back-to-back to take on the Phoenix Suns (14-22) with a chance to pass them in the standings. Tip-off is shortly after 9 p.m. ET Tuesday at Talking Stick Resort Arena. We analyze the Kings-Suns odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Kings at Suns: Key injuries
Kings
- PF Marvin Bagley III (foot) questionable
- SF Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle) out
Suns
- PF Frank Kaminsky (knee) out
Kings at Suns: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Suns 119, Kings 116
Moneyline (ML)
The SUNS (-295) are coming off a disappointing 121-144 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies Sunday. They had won three of four following an eight-game losing streak. Head coach Monty Williams called out his team’s effort and the Suns have a chance to beat the Kings for the third time this season. They should be a motivated bunch. The Kings (+230) are coming off a big win over a shorthanded Golden State Warriors team, but they are shorthanded themselves coming into Phoenix.
Phoenix should win this game. While it is eight games under .500, it is 8-8 when favored. Memphis is 3-11 as road dogs.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Suns (-6.5, -115) haven’t been favored in many games this season and will need to win by at least 7 points Tuesday. They are one of the best teams at covering the spread at 20-15-1, but they are 10-9 ATS at home. Sacramento is 9-5 against the spread as a road underdog.
The Suns have struggled to defend recently and, even with players missing for the Kings, will likely let them start quickly or finish strong. It will be a close game.
Take the Kings +6.5 (-106).
Over/Under (O/U)
The total is set at 224.5 points. Suns games hit the Over more often than not, eight of 12 games in which they are favored. Their offense is sixth in the league, averaging 114.2 points per game, and they give up 115.2 PPG.
Go with the OVER 224.5 (-115).
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