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Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: Golden 1 Center — Sacramento, CA

Article updated Jan 3, 2:45 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On Friday, January 3, 2025, the Memphis Grizzlies will face off against the Sacramento Kings in a Western Conference matchup at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA, with

Game outlook

On Friday, January 3, 2025, the Memphis Grizzlies will face off against the Sacramento Kings in a Western Conference matchup at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA, with tip-off set for 10:00 PM ET. This game marks the continuation of their three-game regular-season series, with the Grizzlies emerging victorious in their previous matchup on December 5. Sacramento is currently favored to win, with an opening line of -4 now standing at Sacramento -3.5. It will be interesting to see which team comes out on top in this highly anticipated game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Grizzlies +135 | Kings -155

Spread: Grizzlies +3.5 (-110) | Kings -3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 239.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Sacramento will win straight-up is 61%.

Memphis Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies have been performing well in their recent games despite missing some key players. Ja Morant, Santi Aldama, and Zach Edey are sidelined due to injuries, but the team still managed to win three out of their last four games. In their latest victory against the Phoenix Suns, Jaren Jackson Jr. led the team with 38 points and 12 rebounds. The Grizzlies have a strong offense, scoring 123.24 points per game and ranking sixth in field goal percentage. Defensively, they excel in limiting their opponents' 3-point percentage. With a power ranking of 2, Memphis is ranked first in offense and has a record of 4-0 this season.

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Sacramento Kings Analysis

The Sacramento Kings have performed well under interim head coach Doug Christie, with a record of 2-1 SU and 1-2 ATS. They recently secured home wins against the Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers, with a standout performance from De'Aaron Fox. Despite struggling with their 3-point defense, the Kings have shown strength in offensive efficiency. They currently rank 16th in the league with a power ranking of 16, excelling in offense but falling short in defense. For assistance in NBA betting, consider consulting the Best NBA Handicappers.

Sacramento Kings Favored Over Memphis Grizzlies in Matchup Under Doug Christie's Leadership

The Sacramento Kings are favored in this matchup due to recent success under Head Coach Doug Christie including back-to-back wins. A significant moment in their recent performance was a 15-0 run against the Philadelphia 76ers, showing a boost in confidence for the team. Conversely, the Memphis Grizzlies are facing challenges with a fourth consecutive road game and multiple injuries. Although Memphis ranks second in offensive rebound percentage at 28.7%, Sacramento excels in defensive rebound percentage at 77.6%. This advantage should allow the Kings to control the boards and dictate the pace of the game, potentially slowing down the Grizzlies. Despite Memphis leading the league in pace, their turnover percentage ranks 27th at 14.3%, giving Sacramento another edge in this matchup.

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SportsJaw Grizzlies vs Kings archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Grizzlies vs Kings matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Memphis Grizzlies+154 → +154Unchanged
  • Moneyline · Sacramento Kings-185 → -174Moved
  • Spread · Memphis Grizzlies+4 (-110) → +3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Sacramento Kings-4 (-110) → -3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over238 (-110) → 243 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under238 (-110) → 243 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Memphis Grizzlies
4-0 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Sacramento Kings
0-3 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 3-6-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-03T07:45:55.049Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Memphis Grizzlies have been performing well in their recent games despite missing some key players. Ja Morant, Santi Aldama, and Zach Edey are sidelined due to injuries, but the team still managed to win three out of their last four games. In their latest victory against the Phoenix Suns, Jaren Jackson Jr. led the team with 38 points and 12 rebounds. The Grizzlies have a strong offense, scoring 123.24 points per game and ranking sixth in field goal percentage. Defensively, they excel in limiting their opponents' 3-point percentage. With a power ranking of 2, Memphis is ranked first in offense and has a record of 4-0 this season.

The Sacramento Kings are favored in this matchup due to recent success under Head Coach Doug Christie including back-to-back wins. A significant moment in their recent performance was a 15-0 run against the Philadelphia 76ers, showing a boost in confidence for the team. Conversely, the Memphis Grizzlies are facing challenges with a fourth consecutive road game and multiple injuries. Although Memphis ranks second in offensive rebound percentage at 28.7%, Sacramento excels in defensive rebound percentage at 77.6%. This advantage should allow the Kings to control the boards and dictate the pace of the game, potentially slowing down the Grizzlies. Despite Memphis leading the league in pace, their turnover percentage ranks 27th at 14.3%, giving Sacramento another edge in this matchup.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-12-05Sacramento Kings 110 · Memphis Grizzlies 115
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Sacramento Kings defeated Memphis Grizzlies 138-133

Sacramento Kings defeated Memphis Grizzlies 138-133 on January 3, 2025, a 5-point decision in the series. Sacramento Kings' strongest period was the 1st quarter, when it outscored its opponent 46-32. Against SportsJaw's recorded Memphis Grizzlies +3.5 (-110) spread, Sacramento Kings covered, while the 271 combined points finished over the recorded total of 243.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • AveragejoeSpread · Memphis Grizzlies +4 (-110)Loss
  • Steve512Spread · Memphis Grizzlies +3.5 (-110)Loss
  • HitmanhartSpread · Sacramento Kings +3.5 (-110)Win
  • NutinbutlocksTotal · Over 238.5 (-110)Win
  • Novacek84Total · Over 239.5 (-110)Win
  • BooksworstnightmareSpread · Memphis Grizzlies +3.5 (-110)Loss