The Sacramento Kings will host the Oklahoma City Thunder in a Western Conference game on Tuesday. The Thunder are the top seed in the West and are on a six-game winning streak, recently defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 103-101. The Kings, however, are struggling, having lost their last three games, including a 113-95 defeat to the Boston Celtics last night. Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren of the Thunder are questionable for the game due to hip injuries.
The game will take place at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, with tipoff scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. In their previous two encounters this season, Oklahoma City won once, notably a dominant 144-110 victory on February 1st. The Thunder are currently favored by 10 points, and the over/under for the game is set at 231 points, according to SportsLine consensus.
Why Oklahoma City Might Cover the Spread
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder`s guard, is a dynamic playmaker and scorer. He leads the NBA in scoring with 32.8 points per game, and also averages 6.3 assists and 1.8 steals. He has consistently scored over 30 points and provided at least six assists in four of his last five games. In their recent game against the Hornets on March 21, Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 30 points, six rebounds, and nine assists.
Isaiah Hartenstein, the center, has been a significant contributor in the frontcourt, averaging 11.4 points and 11.1 rebounds with a 57.1% field goal percentage. He has achieved double-doubles in the last four games. In his most recent game, he posted 14 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, three blocks, and two steals. Furthermore, the Thunder have a strong 21-12-2 record against the spread as the away team.
Why Sacramento Might Cover the Spread
Zach LaVine, the Kings` guard, is a skilled scorer with excellent perimeter shooting. He is averaging 23.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists this season. In the game against the Grizzlies on March 17, LaVine scored 23 points, provided six assists, and made five three-pointers.
DeMar DeRozan, a forward, is effective in the mid-range and post areas. He averages 22.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game, and has scored over 20 points in his last seven games. In their win against the Cavaliers on March 19, DeRozan scored 27 points and had four assists.
Thunder vs. Kings Prediction
SportsLine`s model predicts a total of 224 combined points for the game, suggesting betting the Under. The model also indicates that there is better value on one side of the spread.
Jasper Hawthorne