Sacramento Kings vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 9

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 09, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Cavaliers (16-9) are -5.5 favorites vs. the Kings (13-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 222.5 points
  • Friday, December 9, 2022 at 7:30pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSOH & NBCS-CA

The Sacramento Kings visit Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Cleveland.

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Kings vs Cavaliers Over/Under is 222.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Kings are 15-8 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 13-9 against the spread.


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Kings vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Sacramento Kings+3.5 -110O 222.5 -110+125
Cleveland Cavaliers -3.5 -110U 222.5 -110-155

Cavaliers vs Kings Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Friday‘s game with 62.1% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Kings will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Kings and Cavaliers, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 53 games (+12.23 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 42 of their last 70 games (+10.27 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 32 games (+9.70 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have covered the 1H Spread in 26 of their last 41 games (+9.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have covered the Spread in 31 of their last 53 games (+9.05 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 41 games at home (+16.90 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 19 of their last 24 games at home (+13.75 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 17 games at home (+13.40 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 48 of their last 82 games (+9.70 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 17 games at home (+9.60 Units / 51% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Kings have gone 15-8 (+6.2 Units / 24.51% ROI).

  • 13-10 against the Moneyline (+4.25 Units / 12.69% ROI)
  • 11-12 against the Over for game total points (-2.2 Units / -8.7% ROI)
  • 12-11 against the Under for game total points (-0.1 Units / -0.4% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 13-9 (+3.1 Units / 11.25% ROI).

  • 16-9 against the Moneyline (+6.35 Units / 12.75% ROI)
  • 10-15 against the Over for game total points (-6.5 Units / -23.64% ROI)
  • 15-10 against the Under for game total points (+4 Units / 14.55% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 82 games (-19.45 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 76 games (-17.36 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Game Total Over in 35 of their last 82 games (-14.50 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 72 games (-14.18 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 79 games (-13.45 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 60 games (-21.58 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 80 games (-20.01 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 27 of their last 76 games (-19.82 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 65 games (-19.67 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 74 games (-18.07 Units / -23% ROI)

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Sacramento Kings: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Kings are 11-55 (.167) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .206

The Kings are 6-20 (.231) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .311

The Kings are 3-15 (.167) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .542

The Kings are 19-38 (.333) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

Cleveland Cavaliers: Keys to the Game vs. the Sacramento Kings

The Cavaliers are 10-9 (.526) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

The Cavaliers are 27-30 (.474) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .548

The Cavaliers are 25-37 (.403) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

The Cavaliers are 14-63 (.182) when allowing 110 or more points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .308

Injury Report: Cavaliers vs. KingsFriday‘s Game, Dec. 9

  • Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers): Mitchell is questionable for Friday’s (Dec. 9) game against Sacramento.
  • Dean Wade (Cavaliers): The Cavaliers announced that Wade has an AC joint sprain and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks
  • Ricky Rubio (Cavaliers): Rubio will miss the start of the season as he recovers from a left ACL tear.
  • Dylan Windler (Cavaliers): The Cavaliers announced that Windler will miss another 4-6 weeks.
  • De’Aaron Fox (Kings): Fox is questionable for Friday’s (Dec. 9) game against Cleveland.
  • Terence Davis (Kings): Davis is out for Wednesday’s (Dec. 7) game against Milwaukee.
  • Terence Davis (Kings): Davis is questionable for Friday’s (Dec. 9) game against Cleveland.

Sacramento Kings Offensive Stats & Trends

The Kings have averaged 7.6 offensive rebounds per game (91 rebounds/12 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.7

The Kings have averaged 1.46 points per shot (308 points/211 shots) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.29

The Kings are shooting 37% from three (172/463) this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Kings have a 28% free throw rate (293 free throw attempts/1,038 field goal attempts) this season — tied for 7th highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 26%

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 102.5 points per game (7,379 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

The Cavaliers are shooting 43% from three (91/211) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Cavaliers are shooting 40% from three (170/426) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Cavaliers have averaged 1.38 points per shot (929 points/675 shots) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.26

Sacramento Kings Defensive Stats & Trends

The Kings have averaged 3.4 blocks per game (41 blocks/12 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Kings have averaged 4.6 blocks per game (215 blocks/47 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Kings have averaged 32.7 defensive rebounds per game (5,436 rebounds/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Kings have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (196 blocks/47 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have averaged 5.6 steals per game (73 steals/13 games) this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Cavaliers have averaged 34.1 defensive rebounds per game (443 rebounds/13 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Cavaliers have averaged 7.2 steals per game (1,188 steals/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Cavaliers have averaged 6.8 steals per game (640 steals/94 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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