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Sacramento Kings Favourites to Cover Double-Digit Spread Against Struggling Utah Jazz

Game time: December 16, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: Golden 1 Center — Sacramento, CA

Article updated Dec 16, 1:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On Saturday, the Sacramento Kings (14-9 SU, 13-10 ATS, 13-10 O/U) and the Utah Jazz (9-16 SU, 13-12 ATS, 15-10 O/U) will face-off at Golden 1 Center. The contest, which has a

Game outlook

On Saturday, the Sacramento Kings (14-9 SU, 13-10 ATS, 13-10 O/U) and the Utah Jazz (9-16 SU, 13-12 ATS, 15-10 O/U) will face-off at Golden 1 Center. The contest, which has a tip-off scheduled for 7:00 p.m. PT, will be the second meeting between the two teams this season after the Kings beat the Jazz 130-114 in October. Four Jazz players are questionable to play due to injury, while the Kings have no injuries to report. Sacramento is the betting favorite opening at -10.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Jazz +350 | Kings -450

Spread: Jazz +10 (-110) | Kings -10 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 240.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Sacramento will win straight-up is 82%.

Utah Jazz

With notable players such as Lauri Markkenen, Jordan Clarkson, John Collins and Collin Sexton, the Jazz present a formidable team. With the best available sports betting offers, this team is one to watch.

Sacramento Kings Analysis

The Sacramento Kings have a power ranking of 15 and an overall record of 14-9 (13-10 ATS). Led by pg De'Aaron Fox, who averages 30.1 points and 6.4 assists per game with a 47.5 FG%, the Kings boast impressive offensive numbers, ranking 8th in points (116.8) and 21st in shooting (46.5%). On defense, the Kings rank 22nd, allowing an average of 117.12 points per game. Other major contributors include PF Domantas Sabonis (18.4 PPG, 12.4 RPG, and 6.9 APG), SG Malik Monk (14.8 PPG and 5.0 APG) and SF Keegan Murray (13.8 PPG and 5.6 RPG).

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Kings Expected to Cover Double-Digit Spread as Jazz Struggle With Potential Absences

The Kings are expected to win Saturday's game and cover the double-digit spread, as the Jazz may have several key players missing and their offensive struggles this season are well-documented. Sacramento have been a formidable force from the mid-range and should be able to take advantage of Utah's defence which ranks 27th in opponent mid-range FG%. The Kings have been strong in the paint, shooting 63.4% at the rim, and the potential absence of Collins or Markkanen could make the challenge even more difficult for the Jazz. With the Jazz ranking 25th in effective FG%, 23rd in rim FG%, 28th in mid-range FG%, and 23rd in 3PT%, their chances at covering the spread are slim, especially with George also possibly being unavailable.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Utah Jazz+410 → +270Moved
  • Moneyline · Sacramento Kings-556 → -340Moved
  • Spread · Utah Jazz+10.5 (-110) → +8 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Sacramento Kings-10.5 (-110) → -8 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over241.5 (-110) → 234.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under241.5 (-110) → 234.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Utah Jazz
9-16 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Sacramento Kings
14-9 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-12-16T06:15:34.090Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

On Saturday, the Sacramento Kings (14-9 SU, 13-10 ATS, 13-10 O/U) and the Utah Jazz (9-16 SU, 13-12 ATS, 15-10 O/U) will face-off at Golden 1 Center. The contest, which has a tip-off scheduled for 7:00 p.m. PT, will be the second meeting between the two teams this season after the Kings beat the Jazz 130-114 in October. Four Jazz players are questionable to play due to injury, while the Kings have no injuries to report. Sacramento is the betting favorite opening at -10.5.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-10-25Sacramento Kings 130 · Utah Jazz 114
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Sacramento Kings defeated Utah Jazz 125-104

Sacramento Kings defeated Utah Jazz 125-104 on December 16, 2023, a 21-point decision in the series. Sacramento Kings' strongest period was the 3rd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 44-26. Against SportsJaw's recorded Utah Jazz +8 (-110) spread, Sacramento Kings covered, while the 229 combined points finished under the recorded total of 234.5.

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Tipster picks

  • JeffjacksonTotal · Over 240.5 (-110)Loss
  • MickeytTotal · Over 240.5 (-110)Loss
  • Barry713Spread · Utah Jazz +10 (-110)Loss
  • IrishblueTotal · Over 240.5 (-110)Loss
  • EmcSpread · Sacramento Kings -9.5 (-110)Win
  • RoycejacobsSpread · Utah Jazz +9.5 (-110)Loss
  • MiamimikeTotal · Over 240.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Sacramento Kings -9.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Under 239.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Utah Jazz +9.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoversSpread · Sacramento Kings -8.25 (-110)Win