Sacramento Kings vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction and Betting Tips | Dec. 5, 2024

The Sacramento Kings vs Memphis Grizzlies matchup is one of the eight NBA games scheduled for Thursday. The two Western Conference teams have gotten off to differing starts. Memphis is fourth with a 14-8 record, while Sacramento is 12th with a 10-12 record.

The two teams have faced each other 106 times in the regular season, as Sacramento leads the series 57-49. They met three times last season as the Kings swept the series. Their most recent meeting was on March 18, a game that Sacramento won 121-111 behind Domantas Sabonis’ 25 points and 18 rebounds. Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 25 points and four blocks.

Sacramento Kings vs Memphis Grizzlies game details and odds

The Sacramento Kings vs Memphis Grizzlies game is scheduled for 8 p.m. EST on Thursday, Dec. 5, at FedExForum. The game will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network - Southeast - Memphis and NBCSCA. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Kings (+145) vs. Grizzlies (-170)

Spread: Kings (+4) vs. Grizzlies (-4)

Total (O/U): Kings -110 (o243) vs. Grizzlies -110 (u243)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Sacramento Kings vs Memphis Grizzlies preview

The Kings have won just three of their past 10 games. Things need to change and change fast if they are to contend for a top-10 finish in the West. They are coming off of a key 120-111 win against the Houston Rockets in an Emirates NBA Cup game on Tuesday.

All five starters scored in double digits and was led by Domantas Sabonis’ 27 points and seven rebounds. De’Aaron Fox and DeMar DeRozan contributed 22 and 16 points, respectively.

Memphis lost its final NBA Cup group game 121-116 to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, but the Grizzlies are truly back after a tough 2023-24. They have won seven of the past 10 games and have been among the best teams in the West.

In Tuesday’s loss, Ja Morant had 31 points. All the starters except Brandon Clarke scored in double digits. Jaren Jackson Jr. had 16 points, while Desmond Bane had 19.

Sacramento Kings vs Memphis Grizzlies betting props

Domantas Sabonis’ points total is set at 18.5. He averages 21.0 points per game this season. He has also scored 20 points or more in each of the past five games. Thus, this should be an easy pick and go over here.

Ja Morant’s point total is set at 21.5, which is slightly lower than his season average of 22.0 points. He is coming off of a 31-point performance and should have another good game Thursday. Bet on the over here.

Sacramento Kings vs Memphis Grizzlies prediction

The oddsmakers slightly favor the Grizzlies to win this game. Sacramento has struggled to start the season and that is unlikely to end Thursday. Bet on Memphis to cover the spread for a win in a high-scoring game where the team total should go past 243 points.