Sacramento Kings vs Brooklyn Nets Picks and Predictions November 24th 2024

At 9:00 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (6-10) will travel to Sacramento to take on the Kings (8-8) at the Golden 1 Center. The Kings are favored by 8.5 points and have lost two straight games. The over/under line for this non-conference matchup is 222.5.

This game will be televised on NBCS.

Nets vs. Kings Key Information

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Brooklyn Nets at Sacramento Kings
• Where: Sacramento at Golden 1 Center
• Date: Sunday, November 24th
• Betting Odds SAC -8.5, BKN +275 | SAC -344 O/U 222.5

The Nets Can Win If…

Brooklyn’s season record dropped to 6-10 after a 113-98 road loss to the 76ers on Friday. The Nets entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 211, just below the 214.5-point line.

Brooklyn went on a 14-0 run, extending their lead from 55-53 to 69-53. However, they couldn’t hold on, as the 76ers outscored them 34-21 in the 4th quarter to seal the win.

In the Nets’ 98-point effort against the 76ers, Cameron Johnson led the way with 37 points, hitting 9 threes at a 69.2% clip. He also shot 66.7% from the field overall, with 13 points coming in the 4th quarter. Cam Thomas added 18 points, 10 of which came in the 3rd quarter.

As a team, the Nets shot 49.4% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting 35.1% of their threes. They made 13 threes in total, with Johnson accounting for 9 of them.

Defensively, the Nets held the 76ers to 113 points on 44% shooting, including giving up 29 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 4th. Brooklyn allowed 16 threes, with Philadelphia shooting 37% from beyond the arc.

The Nets sent the 76ers to the line 20 times, where they made 15 free throws. Brooklyn grabbed 27 defensive rebounds but allowed 15 offensive boards. The Nets also recorded 1 steal and 4 blocks.

• Across their ten previous road games, Brooklyn has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-8 while averaging 105 points per game.
• Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Brooklyn has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 0-5 straight up.
• Over their last three games, the Nets have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 0-3 vs. the spread.

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The Kings Can Win If…

The Kings dropped to 8-8 on the season after a 104-88 road loss to the Clippers on Friday. Sacramento, who were favored by 3.5 points, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 192 fell well short of the 218.5 O/U line.

After a 14-0 run by the Clippers early on, the Kings struggled, scoring just 12 and 17 points in the first two quarters. They bounced back with a 35-point third quarter but couldn’t close the gap, as the Clippers edged them 28-24 in the fourth.

The Kings struggled offensively in their loss to the Clippers, scoring just 88 points and shooting 38.6% from the field. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 7 threes at a 20% clip.

De’Aaron Fox led the way with 29 points, 15 of which came in the 3rd quarter, and added 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Domantas Sabonis contributed 24 points and 15 rebounds, scoring 11 points in the 3rd quarter.

Even with a strong defensive effort, the Kings couldn’t overcome the Clippers, giving up 104 points in a loss. Sacramento held Los Angeles to 26 points in the 1st quarter, 25 in both the 2nd and 3rd, and 28 in the 4th.

The Kings limited the Clippers to 41% shooting, including just 10 made threes on 23% shooting. Los Angeles went 16/16 from the free-throw line. Sacramento finished with 40 defensive rebounds, allowing 11 offensive boards, and recorded 5 steals and 8 blocks.

• In their last five games at home, the Kings have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 110 points per game in these contests.
• As the betting favorite, the Kings have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Sacramento posted a straight up mark of 5-5 in these matchups.
• In their last five games, the Kings have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.

The Lean

Not only do we have the Kings winning this one by a score of 119-110, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Kings at -8.5.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 222.5, and our model predicts the Nets and Kings to score a combined 229 points. We recommend betting on the over.

De’Aaron Fox and Cameron Johnson Take Center Stage in Kings-Nets Showdown

The Sacramento Kings and Brooklyn Nets are gearing up for an exciting clash on Sunday night as both teams return to the regular season grind after faltering in their NBA Cup campaigns. This matchup features two of the league’s hottest scorers, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter.

Cameron Johnson’s Scoring Surge Boosts the Nets

Cameron Johnson has been lighting it up for the Brooklyn Nets, showcasing his offensive prowess with back-to-back standout performances. Johnson dropped 34 points in a nail-biting 116-115 win over the Charlotte Hornets and followed that with a 37-point effort in a tough 113-98 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Johnson’s efficiency has been remarkable, shooting 61% from the field and 60% from beyond the arc over these two games. His nine 3-pointers against Philadelphia tied a career high, a mark he first reached with the Phoenix Suns in 2022. The sharpshooter credited teammates Ben Simmons and Dennis Schroder for their playmaking, which helped him find his rhythm.

“When you play with people like Ben and Schro, they find you,” Johnson said. “Those looks are coming. There’ll be days I make them, days I miss them, but I’ll just keep shooting.”

Nets Seek Redemption on the Road

Despite Johnson’s heroics, the Nets have struggled on the road, losing seven of their nine away games this season, including three straight. Their recent defeat in the NBA Cup ended their hopes of advancing in East Group A. Now, they aim to turn things around in Sacramento.

While Johnson has been the focal point, the Nets need more consistency from the supporting cast. Cam Thomas contributed 18 points against Philadelphia, while Nic Claxton added 12 points and a team-high eight rebounds off the bench. However, it will take a collective effort to end their road woes.

De’Aaron Fox on Fire for Sacramento

On the other side, the Sacramento Kings are riding the hot hand of De’Aaron Fox. The explosive guard has been on a tear, scoring 28 or more points in five straight games, including jaw-dropping performances of 60 and 49 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves and Utah Jazz, respectively.

Even with Fox’s stellar play, the Kings faltered in their NBA Cup game Friday, losing 104-88 to the Los Angeles Clippers. Head coach Mike Brown criticized the team’s lack of energy, particularly in the first half.

“That first half was probably… if it wasn’t the worst half of basketball I’ve seen us play since I’ve been here, it was close,” Brown said. “We were not a step slower; we were three to four steps slower on both ends of the floor.”

Returning Stars Look to Shine

The Kings welcomed back key contributors Domantas Sabonis and DeMar DeRozan against the Clippers. Sabonis, returning from a back issue, posted a strong double-double with 24 points and 15 rebounds in 40 minutes. DeRozan, however, struggled in his return, scoring 16 points on 6-of-19 shooting.

The Kings are eager to bounce back and regain their winning form as they return home. Sacramento swept the season series against Brooklyn last year and has dominated this matchup in recent seasons, with the Nets last winning in Sacramento in February 2021.

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A Clash of Scorching Offenses

As the Nets and Kings prepare for battle, all eyes will be on the duel between Cameron Johnson and De’Aaron Fox. Both players have been electrifying offensively, and their performances could determine the outcome of Sunday’s showdown. For the Nets, breaking their road curse is crucial, while the Kings will look to reassert their home dominance.

Sacramento has already shown it can compete with the best, but consistency will be key. With both teams hungry for a win, this matchup promises to deliver fireworks.