Sacramento Kings vs Washington Wizards Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 18/12/2023, 07:00  by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions

The Washington Wizards are heading to the Golden 1 Center to face the Sacramento Kings on Monday night in the NBA. The hosts are 15-9 and fifth in the Western Conference, while the visitors are 4-21 and 14th in the Eastern Conference. 

The Washington Wizards are going to Sacramento after their loss to the Phoenix Suns yesterday with a final score of 108-112. Despite Daniel Gafford's impressive team-high 26 points, the Wizards couldn't secure a victory, marking their eighth loss in the last ten games. The Wizards are grappling with defensive challenges this season, allowing an average of 126.2 points per game, placing them at the bottom of the league. Their struggles extend to rebounding, where they also find themselves at the league's lower ranks. With a scoring average of 116.4 points per game, the Wizards rank ninth in the league offensively but have been outscored by 9.8 points per game on average. In terms of efficiency, the Wizards rank 25th in the NBA with 112.5 points scored per 100 possessions, and defensively, they are 29th, allowing 122.0 points per 100 possessions. The team will be without Delon Wright, Landry Shamet, and Johnny Davis, all sidelined due to injury.

On the flip side, the Sacramento Kings enter this matchup on a positive note after a convincing 125-104 victory against the Utah Jazz on Saturday. Keegan Murray played a pivotal role, contributing a team-high 47 points and guiding the Kings to their fourth win in the last five games. Sacramento have been good on offense this season, averaging 117.1 points per game, which puts them eighth overall in the league. Despite a slightly less impressive defensive record, allowing 116.6 points per game (ranking 21st in the NBA), their offensive strength has kept them competitive. The Kings also excel in rebounding, securing an average of 43.9 rebounds per game, edging out their opponents, who average 43.6 rebounds per game. Moreover, the Kings have emerged victorious in their last two encounters against their upcoming opponent and are the favorites by bookmakers in this matchup. However, Sacramento will be without the services of Alex Len and De'Aaron Fox, both sidelined due to injury.