Oklahoma City Thunder vs Sacramento Kings Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 20

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 20, 2023, 4:31 PM
  • The Kings (25-18) are -3.5 favorites vs. the Thunder (22-23)
  • Total (Over/Under): 241.5 points
  • Friday, January 20, 2023 at 10:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on NBCS-CA & BSOK

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit Golden 1 Center to take on the Sacramento Kings on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Sacramento.

The Kings are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Thunder vs Kings Over/Under is 242.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Thunder are 29-16 against the spread, while the Kings are 25-18 against the spread.


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Thunder vs. Kings Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Oklahoma City Thunder+4.5 -110O 242.5 -110+150
Sacramento Kings -4.5 -110U 242.5 -110-185

Kings vs Thunder Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Kings will win Friday‘s game with 59.3% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Thunder will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.5% confidence.

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


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  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the 2H Moneyline in 43 of their last 71 games (+35.26 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Moneyline in 32 of their last 79 games (+29.50 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Team Total Over in 46 of their last 71 games (+17.00 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have covered the Spread in 48 of their last 79 games (+16.15 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Game Total Over in 44 of their last 71 games (+15.40 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 45 of their last 71 games (+15.44 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 36 games at home (+14.36 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the Game Total Over in 24 of their last 35 games at home (+11.90 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 18 of their last 24 games (+11.19 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have covered the Spread in 41 of their last 73 games (+8.05 Units / 10% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Thunder have gone 29-16 (+11.45 Units / 23.13% ROI).

  • 22-23 against the Moneyline (+17.8 Units / 34.77% ROI)
  • 26-18 against the Over for game total points (+6.2 Units / 12.53% ROI)
  • 18-26 against the Under for game total points (-10.6 Units / -21.41% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Kings have gone 25-18 (+5.2 Units / 10.98% ROI).

  • 25-18 against the Moneyline (+1.8 Units / 2.39% ROI)
  • 21-22 against the Over for game total points (-3.2 Units / -6.77% ROI)
  • 22-21 against the Under for game total points (-1.1 Units / -2.33% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 77 games (-25.68 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 73 games (-22.38 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 78 games (-19.20 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 35 games at home (-15.40 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 19 of their last 50 games (-15.25 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 83 games (-28.40 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the Team Total Under in 25 of their last 71 games (-27.55 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 83 games (-23.81 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the Game Total Under in 31 of their last 81 games (-22.90 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 82 games (-18.52 Units / -20% ROI)

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Oklahoma City Thunder: Keys to the Game vs. the Sacramento Kings

The Oklahoma City Thunder are 11-47 (.190) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — seventh-worst among NBA teams. The Boston Celtics have averaged 45.1 rebounds per game (4,280 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — seventh-highest among NBA teams.

The Thunder are winless (0-31) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .141

The Thunder are 17-34 (.333) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .544

The Thunder are 6-15 (.286) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

Sacramento Kings: Keys to the Game vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder

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

Injury Report: Kings vs. ThunderFriday‘s Game, Jan. 20

  • Matthew Dellavedova (Kings): Dellavedova is questionable for Friday’s (Jan 20) game against Oklahoma City.
  • Alex Len (Kings): Len is questionable for Friday’s (Jan 20) game against Oklahoma City.
  • Domantas Sabonis (Kings): Sabonis is questionable for Friday’s (Jan 20) game against Oklahoma City.
  • Chet Holmgren (Thunder): Holmgren will miss the 2022-23 season with Lisfranc injury to his right foot, according to Adrian Wojnarowsk of ESPN.
  • Ousmane Dieng (Thunder): Dieng suffered a fracture in his right wrist during Wednesday’s (Dec 14) Oklahoma City Blue game and will be re-evaluated in six weeks, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
  • Aleksej Pokusevski (Thunder): Thunder announced Pokusevski suffered a non-displaced tibial plateau fracture in his left leg and will be reevaluated in 6-8 weeks.
  • Eugene Omoruyi (Thunder): Omoruyi is OUT for Friday’s (Jan 20) game against Sacramento.
  • Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (Thunder): Robinson-Earl is considered week-to-week, according to Ryan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com.

Oklahoma City Thunder Offensive Stats & Trends

The Thunder are shooting 33% from three (2,000/6,055) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Thunder have averaged 1.19 points per shot (8,637 points/7,246 shots) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

The Thunder have an eFG% of 50% since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

The Thunder have averaged 1.17 points per shot (8,646 points/7,398 shots) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.25

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%

Oklahoma City Thunder Defensive Stats & Trends

The Thunder have averaged 9.2 steals per game (119 steals/13 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Thunder have averaged 7.8 steals per game (742 steals/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Thunder have blocked 81 shots this season — 4th most among NBA teams

The Thunder have averaged 6.2 blocks per game (81 blocks/13 games) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

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


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