The Sacramento Kings (14-11) are coming into tonight's game off the back of a 112-109 loss to the New York Knicks and are 1-2 in their past three games. Their opponents tonight, the Philadelphia 76ers (14-12), are on a two-game winning streak right now with victories over the Los Angeles Lakers and the Charlotte Hornets.
The Kings got off to a disastrous start this season, losing their first four games in a row. The 76ers, meanwhile, have faced similar adversity, losing their first three bouts this season. Since breaking a more recent three-game skid, the 76ers have managed to build up some momentum lately, which is something the Kings have struggled with this month.
Sacramento Kings vs. Philadelphia 76ers Match Details
Fixture: Kings @ 76ers
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 13, 07:10 p.m. ET
Venue: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Sacramento Kings vs. Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
On the Kings' front, point guard De'Aaron Fox is questionable due to foot issues. Center Alex Len is out due to illness.
On the 76ers' end, point guard Tyrese Maxey is out with a foot injury. Small forward Danuel House Jr. is probable despite dealing with foot issues at the moment.
Sacramento Kings vs. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Odds & Spreads
Sacramento Kings vs. Philadelphia 76ers Starting 5s
Kings - PG: De'Aaron Fox, SG: Kevin Huerter, SF: Harrison Barnes, PF: Keegan Murray, C: Domantas Sabonis
76ers - PG: James Harden, SG: De'Anthony Melton, SF: Tobias Harris, PF: P.J. Tucker, C: Joel Embiid
Kings vs. 76ers Prediction
The 76ers have looked surprisingly strong in their past two games despite a frustrating, hit-and-miss season for the most part. Center Joel Embiid in particular has really found his groove for the team lately, aggressively leading the offensive charge. They have more momentum than the Kings tonight, but the absence of power/shooting guard and all-round first class defensive player Tyrese Maxey isn't ideal. Offensively, though, the team are looking as sharp as ever in recent months.
The Kings, meanwhile, have had a slightly stronger season thus far but have revealed a major weakness on the defensive end of the court lately. With a motivated, explosive Embiid coming in hot, the Kings could be in for a rough night away from home this evening.
Prediction: 76ers -5.5 (-108)
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