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Sacramento vs Washington

Sat Mar 18 8:00PM
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118
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SAC37343328132235.25
WAS33273226118+4.5

Kings vs Wizards Predictions

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The Sacramento Kings are traveling to play the Washington Wizards at the Capital One Arena stadium on Saturday, 3/18/2023 @ 8:00pm EST. Sacramento is the betting favorite opening at -2.5 and the line hasn't moved.

Kings vs Wizards Prediction for Tonight's Game

Based on recent trends and head to head stats, the Scorecaster predicts Kings to win tonight's game by 4 points. This model factors in recent against the spread (ATS) trends and scoring which predicts the Sacramento Kings to cover the 2.5 point spread and the total to go under 236 points.

PREDICTED SCORE: Sacramento 119 to Washington 115

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Sacramento Kings and Washington Wizards, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Curated Picks & Predictions

  • The SportsJaw community predicts Sacramento Kings to cover the spread (54%)
  • Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Sacramento will win straight-up is 58%.
  • From the lines set by Sportsbooks, they predict the score to be SAC 120.5, WAS 115.5.
  • OddsShark predicts Washington will win, cover the spread, and the total will go under.
  • 79% picked Sacramento Kings on Covers.com

Sacramento Key Betting Stats

With a power ranking of 13, Sacramento is ranked #1 in offense (scoring an average of 120.90 per game), #27 in defense (allowing an average of 118.17 points to be scored against them per game) and are 42-27 (39-30 ATS) this season.

Offensively, the Kings hit an average of 49.74% of their field goals (ranked #2) and 79.72% of their free throws (ranked #9) and makes an average of 37.09% of their three pointers ranked #9 in the NBA). They average 42.30 rebounds per game (ranked # 22) and average 27.09 offensive assists and 13.67 turnovers per game (ranked # 4 and 18 respectively).

Defensively speaking, Sacramento allows an average of 49.32% field goals (ranked #29) and 78.94% free throws (ranked #23 in the NBA) The Kings allow an average of 37.20% of the three pointers (ranked #25) and averages 41.90 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 41.90) Finally, the Kings average 26.30 defensive assists and 13.70 turnovers per game (ranked # 29 and 14 respectively).

Washington Key Betting Stats

Washington Wizards has a power ranking of 18 and are #21 for offense (scoring an average of 112.99 per game), #14 for defense (giving up an average of 113.19 points per game) and 32-38 (32-35-3 ATS) overall. Sacramento went 1-2 (1-2 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Washington.

For offense, the Wizards hit an average of 48.58% of their field goals (ranked #7) and 79.01% of their free throws (ranked #13) and makes an average of 35.77% of their three pointers (ranked #18 in the NBA). They average 43.80 rebounds per game (ranked # 11) and average 25.26 offensive assists and 13.55 turnovers per game (ranked # 13) and 17 respectively).

On defense, Washington allows an average of 46.63% field goals (ranked #7) and 80.50% free throws (ranked #29 in the NBA) The Wizards allow an average of 36.15% of the three pointers (ranked #17) and averages 42.58 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 42.58) Finally, the Wizards average 24.04 defensive assists and 11.80 turnovers per game (ranked # 8 and 29 respectively).

Betting Summary

  • Sacramento has a slight advantage in regards to ball control (factoring in rebounds and turnovers).
  • The Scorecaster model predicts the Sacramento Kings to cover the 2.5 point spread and the total to go under 236 points.
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Current Odds[ - ]

 
SAC
WAS
Open
Side
-4.5
+4.5
+2.5
Moneyline
-185
+160
+112
Total
Over 235.25
Under 235.25
235.5

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Power Rankings[ - ]

Sacramento Kings
HIGHLIGHTS
Washington Wizards
1st
OFFENSE
21st
2nd
FG %
7th
9th
3 PT %
18th
22nd
Rebounds
11th
27th
DEFENSE
14th
29th
FG %
7th
25th
3 PT %
17th
5th
Rebounds
11th

Last 10 Games Stats[ + ]

Sacramento KingsKings

vs BKNW 101-96
39.02FG %
75FT %
133 PT %
vs CHIW 117-114
48.72FG %
79.31FT %
183 PT %
vs MILL 124-133
44.23FG %
73.33FT %
213 PT %
vs PHOW 128-119
48.24FG %
83.78FT %
153 PT %
vs NYW 122-117
52.38FG %
75FT %
103 PT %
vs NOPW 123-108
56.63FG %
65FT %
163 PT %
vs MINL 134-138
55.06FG %
73.33FT %
143 PT %
vs LACW 128-127
52.87FG %
100FT %
103 PT %
vs OKCW 123-117
52.44FG %
73.33FT %
153 PT %
vs OKCW 124-115
52.94FG %
66.67FT %
183 PT %

Washington WizardsWizards

vs CLEL 94-117
46.05FG %
80FT %
83 PT %
vs DETW 117-97
51.76FG %
100FT %
73 PT %
vs PHIL 93-112
40.48FG %
82.61FT %
63 PT %
vs ATLL 107-114
48.86FG %
77.78FT %
73 PT %
vs ATLL 120-122
56.63FG %
82.35FT %
123 PT %
vs DETW 119-117
58.02FG %
76.47FT %
123 PT %
vs MILL 111-117
42.59FG %
91.67FT %
83 PT %
vs TORL 109-116
50.67FG %
86.36FT %
143 PT %
vs TORW 119-108
51.19FG %
79.17FT %
143 PT %
vs ATLW 119-116
49.48FG %
85FT %
63 PT %

Injuries[ - ]

Sacramento KingsKings

  • PFRichaun Holmes (Is upgraded to probable Saturday vs Washington, Illness)
  • PFTrey Lyles (Is downgraded to OUT Saturday vs Washington, Shoulder)
  • SGKevin Huerter (Is OUT Saturday vs Washington, Leg)

Washington WizardsWizards

  • PFKristaps Porzingis (Is downgraded to OUT Saturday vs Sacramento, Illness)
  • SFKyle Kuzma (Has returned to the game, Lower Body)

Infographics & Predictions[ - ]

Won 70% of last 10 NBA predictions
Sacramento vs Washington prediction and stats

The Kings have a stronger offense and the Wizards have a slightly better defense. The Kings won more games straight up and against the spread over their last 3 matchups. Adjusted score predictions based on power rankings and strength of schedule: Kings 119 to Wizards 109.

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After crunching 8 relative data points, our relative predictions model has a 88% confidence Kings will cover the spread - view the Sacramento vs Washington infographic for details on this prediction.

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