Detroit Pistons vs Sacramento Kings Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 09/01/2024, 05:30  by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions

The Detroit Pistons will play host to the Sacramento Kings at Little Caesars Arena in the NBA on Tuesday night. The hosts are 3-33 and bottom of the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 21-14 and fifth in the Western Conference. 

The Sacramento Kings are set to embark on a five-game road trip, holding a 3-2 record in their last five games. They secured an overtime victory against the Magic and narrowly beat the Raptors 135-130 at home. However, they faced a disappointing 133-100 defeat against the Pelicans, with Kevin Huerter leading the team with 17 points in that loss. The Kings are notably strong on the road, boasting a 4-1 record in their last five away games and covering the spread three times during that period. Offensively, they average 117.7 points per game, just 4.9 points fewer than the 122.6 points the Pistons allow. However, their defensive performance has been a concern, as they have allowed at least 130 points in three consecutive games and maintain an average of 118 points conceded this season, ranking 23rd in the league. Trey Lyles is the only injury doubt for the upcoming match.

Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons are returning home after a four-game road trip. Despite ending a historic losing streak with a win last month, they have since lost four consecutive games. The team had competitive showings, including an overtime loss to the Jazz and a narrow 113-109 defeat against the Warriors. In their most recent game, they lost 131-114 to the Nuggets, with Jalen Duren leading with 20 points. Currently ranked as the 25th-scoring team in the NBA with 111.5 points per game, the Pistons face the Sacramento Kings, who are 22nd in points allowed per game (118). Detroit has struggled defensively, conceding at least 125 points in seven of their last ten games and allowing an average of 122.5 points, placing them 26th in the league. Monte Morris, Isaiah Stewart, Stanley Umude and Cade Cunningham are listed as injury doubts for the upcoming match.