Washington Wizards vs Sacramento Kings Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 23

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 23, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Kings (17-13) are -8.5 favorites vs. the Wizards (12-20)
  • Total (Over/Under): 236.5 points
  • Friday, December 23, 2022 at 10:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on NBCS-CA & NBCS-DC

The Washington Wizards 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 -8.5 (-110).

The Wizards vs Kings Over/Under is 239.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Wizards are 13-19 against the spread, while the Kings are 19-11 against the spread.


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Wizards vs. Kings Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Washington Wizards+8.5 -110O 239.5 -105+310
Sacramento Kings -8.5 -110U 239.5 -105-400

Kings vs Wizards Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Kings will win Friday‘s game with 72.0% 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 Wizards and Kings, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 40 games (+20.95 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 22 games (+12.60 Units / 52% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have covered the 4Q Spread in 45 of their last 77 games (+9.95 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 59 games (+9.62 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 11 of their last 14 games (+7.70 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 32 games at home (+14.61 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 46 of their last 77 games (+10.67 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games at home (+10.00 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have covered the Spread in 35 of their last 60 games (+9.75 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 35 of their last 59 games (+9.65 Units / 15% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Wizards have gone 13-19 (-7.95 Units / -21.87% ROI).

  • 12-21 against the Moneyline (-8.7 Units / -20.84% ROI)
  • 15-17 against the Over for game total points (-3.7 Units / -10.19% ROI)
  • 17-15 against the Under for game total points (+0.5 Units / 1.38% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Kings have gone 19-11 (+6.9 Units / 20.91% ROI).

  • 17-13 against the Moneyline (+2.7 Units / 5.64% ROI)
  • 14-16 against the Over for game total points (-3.6 Units / -10.91% ROI)
  • 16-14 against the Under for game total points (+0.6 Units / 1.82% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 72 games (-21.08 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 77 games (-20.91 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 73 games (-19.65 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 67 games (-18.56 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only covered the 1Q Spread in 29 of their last 73 games (-18.40 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 84 games (-29.65 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the Spread in 27 of their last 78 games (-25.75 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 84 games (-18.79 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 83 games (-18.55 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the 1H Spread in 33 of their last 84 games (-17.95 Units / -19% ROI)

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Washington Wizards: Keys to the Game vs. the Sacramento Kings

The Wizards are 27-38 (.415) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

The Wizards are 33-48 (.407) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

The Wizards are 17-31 (.354) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .494

The Wizards are 11-22 (.333) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

Sacramento Kings: Keys to the Game vs. the Washington Wizards

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. WizardsFriday‘s Game, Dec. 23

  • Richaun Holmes (Kings): Holmes is questionable for Friday’s (Dec 23) game against Washington.
  • Delon Wright (Wizards): The Wizards announced that Wright will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
  • Kristaps Porzingis (Wizards): Porzingis is OUT for Thursday’s (Dec. 22) game against Utah.
  • Deni Avdija (Wizards): Avdija is OUT for Thursday’s (Dec. 22) game against Utah.

Washington Wizards Offensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have made 9.9 three-pointers per game on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Wizards have made 10.4 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Wizards are shooting 28% from three (48/172) on the road this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Wizards have 21.5 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 23.4

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%

Washington Wizards Defensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have averaged 5.9 steals per game (82 steals/14 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Wizards have averaged 35.7 defensive rebounds per game (500 rebounds/14 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Wizards have blocked 486 shots since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Wizards have averaged 6.4 steals per game (313 steals/49 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

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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