Blazers vs Sacramento Kings Predictions and Betting Tips 30 Nov 2024 - NBA Prediction
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29.11.2024 13:14
Blazers vs Kings Prediction
As the Portland Trail Blazers continue their rebuilding process and hope to build this team together for future years, they play a Sacramento Kings unit that finally has everyone healthy again. With Portland coming off a 25-point loss against Memphis, they play a Sacramento roster who played an ultra-competitive game against OKC in their past defeat. This matchup will take place on November 30th at 8:30 A.M. IST in Moda Center of Portland. Underneath are our key betting tips, top player props, head-to-head trends, and vital injuries to create a potential outcome for this matchup.
Blazers vs Kings Betting Tips & Predictions
1. Blazers vs Sacramento Kings Moneyline Pick
With the money line being at -288 for Sacramento, it should be taken due to their greatness at different positions. Having a backcourt with De’Aaron Fox and Kevin Huerter, they should easily outscore the likes of Shaedeon Sharpe plus Scoot Henderson. As Sacramento has a great small forward/power forward duo, Keegan Murray plus Demar Derozan should outplay Toumani Camara and Jerami Grant in every way. Seeing that Sabonis will have control over Donovan Clingan in the middle with his all-around prowess, Sacramento’s -288 money line should be taken, and their 3rd straight vs Portland.
2. Blazers vs Sacramento Kings Point Spread Pick
Seeing that the Kings have a -6.5 spread, they should win it pretty easily due to their superstardom over Portland. Led by De’Aaron Fox at point guard, his scoring ability from all parts of the floor and dribbling to create for others has been an unstoppable force this season. Going up against Scoot Henderson who continues having on/off performances, Fox should dominate the young guard with his speed plus the ability to make plays on defense. Although Scoot Henderson is known as a playmaker, Fox’s quick hands should create a lot of steals for this Kings roster. Having a shooting guard like Shaedeon Sharpe for Portland will give him a slight advantage over Kevin Huerter due to being a way more accurate shooter plus having more hustle. But, having backup Malik Monk back switches the energy and could cause Sharpe into some tougher shots as this former Kentucky player has always been a strong defender. As Sacramento has Demar Derozan at small forward, his ability to play both ends of the floor at an elite level will be a huge mismatch against Toumani Camara. Although Camara has been a great driver into the lane this season, DeRozan's ability to create traps and shots on the other end is going to be a completely dominating performance. As Keegan Murray is a great perimeter shooter now too, his newfound ability along with rebounding will outplay Jerami Grant’s mid-range game. As Domantas Sabonis is a great all-around center who should defend a pure rebounder in Donovan Clingan, this Kings roster should easily win their -6.5 spread.
3. Blazers vs Sacramento Kings Over/Under Pick (Total Points)
As the over/under in this game is at 214.5 points, it should provide a bit of scoring by both teams. Although Sacramento should carry this line, Portland still has a very solid backcourt duo that will help them put up points. Have an improving passer at point guard who can drive in, their shooting guard continues to be one of the best knock-down players. Having two forwards that can provide layups plus dunks, their backup point guard has the quickness to hit close shots as well. Meanwhile, this Sacramento roster is led by one of the best-scoring PGs and a small forward who can create his fade-away looks. Having a power forward that knocks down long-range shots plus can drive in, this unit has one of the best all-around offensive centers. With their sixth man being a big-time three-point shooter as well, this score should go well over their 209 combined points from last time.
Blazers vs Sacramento Kings Top Player Props
Shaedeon Sharpe over 16.5 points at 1.75: As the young Blazers guard continues putting up high-level numbers and great shots from outside, his combination off the inside game will give this stud a high-volume night. Seeing that he matches up against one of the least efficient defenders this season in Kevin Huerter, Sharpe should be on-point shooting from perimeter areas. Being someone who averages 18.1 points a night, he should hit the over on this line.
De’Aaron Fox over 29.5 points at 1.91: Seeing that Fox has really turned into a prolific scorer who can provide from anywhere on a nightly basis, he should have another explosion in this game. As he goes up against a heavily struggling defender in Scoot Henderson, Fox should have a very high-scoring night once again. Given that he averages 28.1 points a night, the Kings guard should go way over that in the matchup.
Blazers vs Sacramento Kings Injury News & Impact
Portland Trail Blazers Injuries: As Deandre Ayton, 13.3 points and 10.5 rebounds, remains out with his finger injury, this group will get a rebounding specialist back from a left knee sprain in Donovan Clingan. With Jerami Grant, 16.1 points, expected back after dealing with a knee sprain as well, this group will be without top defender Matiess Thybulle once again. With Kris Murray and Robert Williams III questionable for this matchup, Portland’s depth could be a huge question mark in this game. Scoot Henderson should return to action after his minor traffic accident.
Sacramento Kings Injuries: With this Kings squad once again having their whole roster healthy, they continue with similar rotations to dominate this matchup.
Blazers vs Kings Head-to-Head Trends
As this Sacramento roster has won two straight games against Portland convincingly, they should have another opportunity to do that in this matchup. With the Kings having scored over 100 points in 8 straight games, they should continue a high-octane offensive after averaging 116 points in their last two outings. Being 6-1 against the spread vs Portland over their last 7 games, Sacramento hopes to continue improving upon this record.
Betting Insights & Public Trends
Looking at the current public trends, this Sacramento squad is backed by 74.2% of bettors to beat Portland during this game.
Blazers vs Kings Final Prediction
Seeing that the Kings have a healthy roster once again that looked pretty solid against Oklahoma City last time out, they should continue being a stronger team vs Portland once again. As this group looks to finally build a streak after recent struggles, Sacramento should be led by star guard De’Aaron Fox once again. Knowing that he continues creating great looks and being the superstar scorer Sacramento was hoping for, his passing game has also grown throughout this season. With an easy matchup against Scoot Henderson, he should dominate since he is a much quicker dribbler and should handle a weaker defender. Even though Henderson has shown growth as a creative playmaker, Fox’s defense will be too much for him and force him to have one of the less successful performances. For someone whose not stayed consistent this year, a matchup against De’Aaron Fox might end up being too much for Scoot to handle. Meanwhile, Sacramento does have a disadvantage at shooting guard with Portland’s Shaedeon Sharpe being way more consistent than Kevin Huerter, it shouldn’t be by too much with Malik Monk returning off the bench to share minutes. Knowing that Monk is a great knockdown shooter and can create steals, he should help make this matchup with a solid scorer like Sharpe way more competitive.
As Demar Derozan continues being a beast at small forward for Sacramento, his prowess on both ends should give them a huge advantage against Toumani Camara. Although Camara is a great driver who can finish inside and knock down close shots, DeRozan’s defense should limit it with his wingspan to create steals plus move side-to-side. Knowing Demar is an elite scorer himself against a weaker defender like Camara, he should help this team be way ahead. Having Keegan Murray at power forward gives Sacramento another mismatch as his outside scoring plus rebounding will dominate Jermai Grant’s inside scoring game. With Murray known for blocks, he should clear out a lot of Grant opportunities, while Sabonis continues being a great passing, rebounding, plus scoring force against Donovan Clingan. As Sacramento has Trey Lyles and Keon Ellis off the bench, Portland can only keep it close if Anfernee Simmons plus Duop Reath come up huge.
Our prediction: Sacramento Kings win and cover their -6.5 spread, while score goes over 214.5 points.
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