The Sacramento Kings (8-8) welcome the Brooklyn Nets (6-10) to Golden 1 Center Sunday. Tip-off is set for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Nets vs. Kings odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Kings swept 2-0 last season
The Kings lost to the LA Clippers 104-88 Friday, closing as 4-point road favorites. They were led by G De’Aaron Fox, who put up 29 points on 10-of-20 shooting. Sacramento has lost 3 of its last 4 games and is 0-4 against the spread (ATS) in those. It is 6-9-1 ATS on the season.
The Nets lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 113-98 Friday, closing as 3-point road underdogs. F Cam Johnson led the charge for Brooklyn, dropping 37 points and hitting 9 triples. The Nets have lost 4 of their last 5 games and are 1-3-1 ATS in those. They are 10-5-1 ATS on the season.
Nets at Kings odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Nets +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Kings -375 (bet $375 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Nets +8.5 (-105) | Kings -8.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Nets at Kings key injuries
Nets
- F Bojan Bogdanovic (foot) out
- F Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) questionable
- F Ziaire Williams (foot) probable
Kings
- G Malik Monk (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Nets at Kings picks and predictions
Prediction
Kings 118, Nets 111
Moneyline
PASS.
While neither team has won consistently, the Nets have lost 3 straight on the road and 5 of their last 6 away Games. Considering that trend, avoid taking them to win outright. The Kings are too expensive here as well.
Against the spread
BET NETS +8.5 (-105).
The Kings are reeling and have failed to cover 4 straight games and 5 of their last 6. They are 0-3 ATS in their last 3 games as favorites. They are 2-5-1 ATS at home.
The Nets have struggled as well lately, but are 10-5-1 ATS this season and 5-3-1 ATS in their last 9. They are 3-2-1 ATS in their last 6 losses.
Considering those trends, take the underdog, and back NETS +8.5 (-105).
Over/Under
BET OVER 224.5 (-115).
Brooklyn put up just 98 points at the 76ers Friday, and the last time the Nets scored 104 or fewer points — a 114-104 loss at the New York Knicks Nov. 17 — they bounced back by scoring 12 more points in a 116-115 win against the visiting Charlotte Hornets Tuesday. They bounce back well after playing poorly, and they are coming off a disappointing offensive showing against the 76ers, suggesting they should be primed to score efficiently Sunday. Brooklyn is 4-2 O/U in its last 6.
The Kings, who are 3-2 O/U in their last 5, have scored at least 120 in 3 of their last 4 home Games. With that in mind, take more points to be scored here, and play OVER 224.5 (-115).
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