Sacramento Kings vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction, Preview and Odds - 01/12/2024

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Friday, January 12, 2024

Venue:  Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA

Where to Watch:  ESPN

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Kings -1, 76ers +1; Over/Under:  238.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Kings -1, 76ers +1; Over/Under:  238.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Kings -1, 76ers +1; Over/Under:  238.5 points

Sacramento Kings:  23-14 (2nd place, Pacific Division)

Philadelphia 76ers:  23-13 (2nd place, Atlantic Division)

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Sacramento Kings:  6-4 last 10

Philadelphia 76ers:  5-5 last 10

The Kings are entering this game with a 23-14 record overall and they are 10-7 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Detroit Pistons and the Charlotte Hornets in their last game. Keegan Murray led the team in points in that game with 25 while Domantas Sabonis was next on the team with 24 points. Domantas Sabonis led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Domantas Sabonis and Alex Len each led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 51.7% from the field, 37.1% from 3-point range, and 78.3% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 118.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 117.2 PPG against them. The Kings have an ATS record of 20-17 this season and their O/U record is 18-17-2.

The 76ers are entering this game with a 23-13 record overall and they are 13-6 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game losing streak with losses coming against the New York Knicks, the Utah Jazz, and the Atlanta Hawks in their last game. Tyrese Maxey led the team in points in that game with 35 while Tobias Harris was next on the team with 32 points. Tyrese Maxey led the team in assists in that game with 9 while Tobias Harris led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 45.1% from the field, 35.3% from 3-point range, and 84.8% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 119.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.1 PPG against them. The 76ers have an ATS record of 23-13 this season and their O/U record is 22-14.

The current betting odds have the Kings listed as a 1 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Kings have looked good in their games this season with their 23-14 record overall and they are 10-7 in their road games this year. They have some momentum on their side since they have won 2 games in a row now and they are also a lot healthier than their opponent. Meanwhile, the 76ers have also looked good in their games this season with their 23-13 record overall and they have looked even better in their home games with their 13-6 home record. The 76ers haven't looked good in their games lately though with 3 losses in a row now and they have been missing their best player in the lineup too. Embiid could be back for this game but it will be a really tough 1st game back for him and if he doesn't play then the struggles will likely continue for this 76ers team. Even with a healthy Embiid, the Kings are still one of the best teams in the West right now and they have a really good team when healthy. The Kings have looked a lot better in their games lately and they have the momentum on their side along with the healthier starting lineup. The best way to place a bet here is on the Kings to cover the spread in this game. 

Kings 76ers Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Friday, January 12, 2024 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Kings 125 76ers 121.

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Sacramento Kings: 8-15 ATS against Atlantic division opponents. 6-13 ATS off a road win by 10 points or more. 3-12 ATS off 2 or more consecutive road wins. 7-3 OVER in non-conference games. 25-13 OVER off a road blowout win by 20 points or more.

Philadelphia 76ers: 23-13 ATS in all games. 13-6 ATS in home games. 5-1 ATS off a road loss. 8-4 ATS after a game where they failed to cover the spread. 22-14 OVER in all games. 14-7 OVER after one or more consecutive overs. 8-1 OVER after allowing 130 points or more. 

Sacramento Kings:  K. Huerter (SG) Ques Fri - Ankle.

Philadelphia 76ers:  R. Covington (SF) Ques Fri - Knee. J. Embiid (C) Ques Fri - Knee.

“We had a lot of guys step up. Malik continues to be big for us off the bench. You can go to him to score. You can go to him to facilitate. Malik’s continuing to lay his stake for Sixth Man of the Year with two back-to-back 20-point games.” - Mike Brown after his team’s win against the Hornets in their game on Wednesday.

“Was pretty hard to take for a guy who was really fun to watch tonight.” - Nick Nurse on Tyrese Maxey fouling out after his team’s loss against the Hawks in their game on Wednesday.

PG De'Aaron Fox

SG Kevin Huerter

SF Harrison Barnes

PF Keegan Murray

C Domantas Sabonis

PG Tyrese Maxey

SG De'Anthony Melton

SF Tobias Harris

PF Nicolas Batum

C Joel Embiid

PPG: D. Fox (27.9)

APG: D. Sabonis (7.7)

Reb/G: D. Sabonis (12.7)

PPG: J. Embiid (34.6)

APG: T. Maxey (6.7)

Reb/G: J. Embiid (11.8)

Coaches:

Sacramento Kings: Mike Brown (2nd season)

Philadelphia 76ers: Nick Nurse (1st season)