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The Utah Jazz welcome the Sacramento Kings to Delta Center Wednesday. Tip in the season opener for both teams is set for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Kings vs. Jazz odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting of 2023
The Jazz were among the surprise teams in the league last season behind the eruption of F Lauri Markkanen. He averaged a career-high 25.6 points per game. They also added F John Collins, which should add another solid offensive weapon. Utah finished 12th in the NBA with a 37-45 record and were 23-18 at home.
The Kings also shocked most NBA fans, posting a 48-34 record, which was good for 3rd in the Western Conference. They were 25-16 on the road. Sacramento’s season ended when it lost to the Golden State Warriors in Game 7 of the 1st round of the playoffs. G De’Aaron Fox led the way last season, averaging 25.0 points and 6.1 assists per game.
Kings at Jazz odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:46 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Kings -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Jazz +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
- Against the spread (ATS): Kings -1.5 (-110) | Jazz +1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 235.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Kings at Jazz key injuries
Kings
- F Trey Lyles (calf) out
Jazz
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Kings at Jazz picks and predictions
Prediction
Kings 121, Jazz 114
Moneyline
BET KINGS (-125).
The Kings posted a 25-16 road record last season. Only 1 other team in the Western Conference, the LA Clippers at 21-20, was above .500 away from home. Sacramento has a balanced roster, and its quickness should present a problem for the Jazz’s backcourt.
The Kings were 16-5 straight up last season as a home favorite. The Jazz did add Collins, but how he will work as more of a score-first forward is yet to be seen. Utah’s defense should struggle without many lockdown defenders.
Take KINGS (-125).
Against the spread
PASS.
Take the stress out of it if the game comes down to the wire and play the moneyline given how similar the odds are.
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 235.5 (-105).
As the market adjusted to the Jazz last season, their Over-covering rate cooled off, but they did manage a league-best 47-33-2 O/U. The Kings were 43-45-1 O/U.
However, neither team ranked top 10 in pace, and with such a high total in this 1st game, only considering going Over for a team that’s expected to get out and run frequently.
Take UNDER 235.5 (-105).
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