Phoenix Suns vs Sacramento Kings Overview
- Date: April 12, 2024
- Venue: Golden 1 Center
- Spread: Phoenix Suns -5 (-110), Sacramento Kings 5 (-110)
- Total (Over/Under): 225.5
- Moneyline: Phoenix Suns -195, Sacramento Kings 170
Phoenix Suns vs Sacramento Kings Win Probabilities
Implied Win %:
- Phoenix Suns - 64%
- Sacramento Kings - 36%
Projected Win %:
- Phoenix Suns - 41%
- Sacramento Kings - 59%
Phoenix Suns vs Sacramento Kings Game Preview
In a highly anticipated divisional showdown, the Phoenix Suns (47-33) are set to take on the Sacramento Kings (45-35) on Friday night at 10:30 PM ET. This matchup carries extra significance as both teams vie for divisional supremacy and for playoff seeding in the penultimate night of regular season action in the NBA.
The game will be held at the Golden 1 Center, the home arena of the Sacramento Kings. The Kings, however, will face a challenge as this is their second consecutive game, having played just the day before. This lack of rest could potentially hinder their chances against the well-rested Suns.
Despite being the away team, the Phoenix Suns enter this matchup as favorites. The current spread is set at Suns -5.0, indicating the expectation of a competitive game. The Moneyline odds favor the Suns at -195, with the Kings listed at +165. According to these odds, the Suns hold a 64% implied probability of winning, while the Kings have a 36% chance.
The Phoenix Suns have been in good form lately, winning 32 of their last 50 games. In their previous outing, they secured a convincing 124-108 victory against the LA Clippers, showcasing their offensive prowess. On the other hand, the Sacramento Kings have been struggling, having lost their last two games. Their most recent defeat came at the hands of the New Orleans Pelicans, who outscored them 135-123.
Fans and bettors alike will be eagerly watching this divisional clash, anticipating an intense battle between these competitive teams. The Phoenix Suns will look to continue their strong performance of late, while the Sacramento Kings aim to break their losing streak and prove their resilience.
With the odds favoring the Suns and their recent success on the court, they appear to have the upper hand heading into this contest. However, basketball is a game of unpredictability, and the Kings will undoubtedly be motivated to deliver a strong performance in front of their home crowd.
Final Score Prediction: Phoenix Suns 108.77 vs Sacramento Kings 111.9
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NBA
Phoenix Suns
Sacramento Kings
Team Stats Per Game
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
Offense/Defense
| PHO | Team Stats Per 100 Poss | SAC |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Games | 82 |
| 42.2 | FG | 41.9 |
| 88.2 | FGA | 88.5 |
| .478 | FG% | .474 |
| 14.7 | 3Pt-FG | 14.7 |
| 38.8 | 3Pt-FGA | 38.5 |
| .378 | 3Pt% | .381 |
| 27.5 | 2Pt-FG | 27.3 |
| 49.4 | 2Pt-FGA | 50.0 |
| .556 | 2Pt% | .545 |
| 17.2 | FT | 17.7 |
| 21.2 | FTA | 22.6 |
| .810 | FT% | .783 |
| 9.8 | ORB | 10.1 |
| 33.7 | DRB | 32.6 |
| 43.4 | TRB | 42.7 |
| 28.4 | AST | 27.2 |
| 7.4 | STL | 8.0 |
| 4.9 | BLK | 4.3 |
| 14.4 | TOV | 14.0 |
| 18.3 | PF | 18.6 |
| 116.2 | PTS | 116.2 |
Defense/Offense
| PHO | Team Stats Per 100 Poss | SAC |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Games | 82 |
| 43.6 | FG | 43.4 |
| 92.1 | FGA | 90.8 |
| .473 | FG% | .478 |
| 14.5 | 3Pt-FG | 12.7 |
| 39.2 | 3Pt-FGA | 35.5 |
| .370 | 3Pt% | .357 |
| 29.1 | 2Pt-FG | 30.7 |
| 52.9 | 2Pt-FGA | 55.3 |
| .549 | 2Pt% | .555 |
| 17.6 | FT | 17.2 |
| 22.3 | FTA | 21.4 |
| .790 | FT% | .806 |
| 11.8 | ORB | 11.1 |
| 33.4 | DRB | 33.5 |
| 45.2 | TRB | 44.6 |
| 27.9 | AST | 26.7 |
| 8.7 | STL | 7.6 |
| 4.1 | BLK | 4.4 |
| 12.5 | TOV | 13.4 |
| 18.8 | PF | 19.0 |
| 119.3 | PTS | 116.7 |
Four Factors
Offense/Defense
| PHO | Four Factors | SAC |
|---|---|---|
| .561 | eFG% | .557 |
| 12.8 | TOV% | 12.5 |
| 22.6 | RB% | 76.9 |
| .195 | FT/FGA | .200 |
Defense/Offense
| PHO | Four Factors | SAC |
|---|---|---|
| .552 | eFG% | .548 |
| 10.9 | TOV% | 11.8 |
| 74.1 | RB% | 25.4 |
| .191 | FT/FGA | .190 |
Analytics
| PHO | Analytics | SAC |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Pythag Wins | 42 |
| 48 | Pythag Losses | 40 |
| -3.00 | Margin Of Victory | 0.48 |
| 116.2 | O Rtg | 116.7 |
| 119.3 | D Rtg | 116.2 |
| 97.1 | Pace | 98.2 |
| .241 | FTr | .235 |
| .440 | 3PAr | .391 |
| .595 | TS% | .582 |
Betting Trends
| PHO | Betting Trends | SAC |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-2-0 |
| 1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
| 107 | Avg Score | 111.67 |
| 108.67 | Avg Opp Score | 108 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
| 2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
| 117 | Avg Score | 119.67 |
| 115.67 | Avg Opp Score | 112 |
| PHO | Betting Trends | SAC |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-4-0 |
| 3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
| 108 | Avg Score | 108.8 |
| 102.8 | Avg Opp Score | 109 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-3-0 |
| 3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
| 111.4 | Avg Score | 111.6 |
| 109.6 | Avg Opp Score | 115 |
| PHO | Betting Trends | SAC |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 6-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-6-0 |
| 6-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-5-0 |
| 110.4 | Avg Score | 108.7 |
| 106 | Avg Opp Score | 108.1 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 6-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 6-4-0 |
| 5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-5-0 |
| 115.3 | Avg Score | 112.7 |
| 112.8 | Avg Opp Score | 108.1 |
