The Sacramento Kings take on the Detroit Pistons on Friday (December 16) at the Little Caesars Arena in NBA Regular Season action.
The 8-22 Pistons have won two of their last five, including a 141-134 win over the Charlotte Hornets in their last game. They are currently placed in 14th in the Eastern Conference standings, winning three of their last 10.
The 15-12 Kings, on the other hand, have been fabulous this season. They have won five of their last eight games, placing sixth in the West. They come into this game on the back of a 124-123 win over the Toronto Raptors.
Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox stepped up big time in the last game, combining for 48 points. It was Sabonis who stole the show on an individual basis, scoring 21 points and recording 20 rebounds. It was a brilliant fourth-quarter comeback by Sacramento as they outscored the Raptors 36-29 in the final period.
Killian Hayes stole the headlines for the Pistons in their latest win, recording 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists. It was only his second 20+ point game of the year, the previous one coming against the Mavs on December 1.
Sacramento Kings vs. Detroit Pistons Match Details
Fixture: Sacramento Kings @ Detroit Pistons
Date & Time: Friday, December 16, 7:00 p.m. EST
Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
Sacramento Kings vs. Detroit Pistons Injury Report
Neither team has any notable absentees guaranteed to miss the game.
Sacramento Kings vs. Detroit Pistons Betting Odds & Spreads
Sacramento Kings vs. Detroit Pistons Starting 5s
Kings: PG De'Aaron Fox SG K. Huerter (GTD) SF H. Barnes PF Keegan Murray C D. Sabonis
Pistons: PG Killian Hayes SG Jaden Ivey SF B. Bogdanovic PF I. Stewart C Jalen Duren
Kings vs. Pistons Betting Prediction
The Kings should easily win this contest. They are a far superior lineup compared to the Pistons and have been in much better form.
The battle at the #5 will be an interesting one as the rookie Jalen Duren will take on an inform Domantas Sabonis who put in a monstrous display in his previous game.
The Kings also have a strong away record, winning seven out of their 15 road games.
Kings: -5.5 (-108)
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