Memphis Grizzlies vs. Sacramento Kings NBA Betting Preview, Lines, Odds, Insights and Trends for May 13, 2021

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The Memphis Grizzlies (36-33) are 7-point favorites as they attempt to extend a three-game winning streak when they host the Sacramento Kings (31-38) on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at FedExForum. The matchup airs at 8:00 PM ET on NBCS-CA. The matchup has an over/under of 230.5 points.

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Grizzlies vs Kings Betting Information
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Grizzlies -7 -110 -110 230.5 -110 -110

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Point Total Insights

  • In Memphis' matchups this season, the Grizzlies and their opponents have gone over Thursday's over/under of 230.5 points 29 times (42% of opportunities).
  • 34 Sacramento games this year (49.3% of its matchups) finished with a final score greater than Thursday's over/under of 230.5 points.
  • Together, the two teams combine for 227.6 points per game, 2.9 points fewer than the over/under of 230.5 for this game.
  • These two teams give up a combined 229.9 points per game, 0.6 points less than this contest's over/under.
  • This season the average total for Grizzlies games is 225.9 points, 4.6 fewer than the over/under of 230.5 points for this contest.
  • A difference of 1.2 points separates the average total points bet in Kings' games (231.7 points) and this contest's over/under (230.5 points).

Grizzlies Betting Data

  • Memphis holds a solid record against the spread this year, going 39-27 ATS.
  • The Grizzlies have not fared well as a 7-point favorite, going 4-7 against the spread when favored by at least 7 points.
  • Memphis has hit the over the majority of the time, in 35 of 66 games (53%).

Grizzlies Key Players

  • The Grizzlies points and assists leader is Ja Morant. He puts up 19.3 points per game and adds 7.3 assists.
  • Jonas Valanciunas paces Memphis with 12.5 rebounds per game.
  • The Grizzlies are led by Grayson Allen from beyond the arc. He hits 2.1 shots from deep per game.
  • Memphis' steals leader is Kyle Anderson, who collects 1.2 per game. Brandon Clarke leads the team averaging 0.9 blocks a game.

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Grizzlies Last 10 Games

Grizzlies Last Five Games
Date Opponent Result Favored Played As Spread Total Grizzlies Moneyline Opponent Moneyline Game Type Covered Over/Under
5/11/2021 Mavericks 133-104 MEM No Home +6.5 241.5 - - Regular Season Yes Under
5/10/2021 Pelicans 115-110 MEM Yes Home -11.5 240.5 -1100 700 Regular Season No Under
5/8/2021 Raptors 109-99 MEM Yes Away -5.5 204.5 -400 310 Regular Season Yes Over
5/6/2021 Pistons 111-97 DET Yes Away -1.5 208.5 -120 100 Regular Season No Under
5/5/2021 Timberwolves 139-135 MEM Yes Away -9.5 258.5 -650 475 Regular Season No Over
Grizzlies Last 10 Games
Overall Record ATS Record O/U/P AVG Total AVG Pts Scored AVG Pts Allowed AVG Reb. Margin 3Pt %
5-5 3-7 4-6-0 221.9 110.5 111.4 +3.6 38.3%

Grizzlies Injuries

Grizzlies: Sean McDermott: Out (Foot), Grayson Allen: Out (Abdonminal), Jonas Valanciunas: Day To Day (Back)

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Kings Betting Data

  • Sacramento has failed to cover the spread in more than half of its games, going 29-36 ATS.
  • The Kings have not fared well when playing as an underdog by 7 points or more, going 2-5 against the spread.
  • Sacramento and its opponents have hit the over in more than half of their matchups this season -- 33 of 65 (50.8%).

Kings Key Players

  • The Kings' De'Aaron Fox averages enough points (25.2 per game) and assists (7.2 per game) to top the squad's leaderboards.
  • Richaun Holmes is at the top of the Sacramento rebounding leaderboard with 8.4 rebounds per game. He also racks up 14.4 points and adds 1.7 assists per game.
  • Buddy Hield is the top shooter from deep for the Kings, hitting 4.0 threes per game.
  • Delon Wright (1.6 steals per game) is the steal leader for Sacramento while Holmes (1.5 blocks per game) is the block leader.

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Kings Last 10 Games

Kings Last Five Games
Date Opponent Result Favored Played As Spread Total Kings Moneyline Opponent Moneyline Game Type Covered Over/Under
5/11/2021 Thunder 122-106 SAC Yes Home -6.5 236.5 -400 310 Regular Season Yes Under
5/9/2021 Thunder 126-98 SAC Yes Home -19.5 231.5 -5000 1500 Regular Season Yes Under
5/7/2021 Spurs 113-104 SA No Home +5.5 220.5 260 -350 Regular Season No Under
5/5/2021 Pacers 104-93 SAC Yes Away -10.5 216.5 -1200 750 Regular Season Yes Under
5/4/2021 Thunder 103-99 SAC Yes Away -12.5 206.5 -2500 1050 Regular Season No Under
Overall Record ATS Record O/U/P AVG Total AVG Pts Scored AVG Pts Allowed AVG Reb. Margin 3Pt %
7-3 5-5 2-8-0 220.2 111.1 109.1 -5 32.9%

Kings Injuries

Kings: Harrison Barnes: Day To Day (Adductor), Tyrese Haliburton: Out For Season (Knee), Robert Woodard II: Out (Low Back), Buddy Hield: Day To Day (Ankle), Marvin Bagley III: Day To Day (Groin), De'Aaron Fox: Out (Health Protocols)

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