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Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings December 5th 2024
At 8:00 ET, the Kings (+149) will travel to take on the Grizzlies (-176) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 242.5 points.
Memphis (-4.5) is currently 14-8 and 4th in the Western Conference, while the Kings are 10-12 and 12th in the Western Conference.
Kings vs. Grizzlies Key Information
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Sacramento Kings at Memphis Grizzlies
- Where: Memphis at FedExForum
- Date: Thursday, December 5th
- Betting Odds MEM -4.5, SAC +149 | MEM -176 O/U 242.5
The Kings Can Win If…
The Kings improved to 10-12 on the season with a 120-111 win over the Rockets on Tuesday. Sacramento, playing at home, was favored by 1.5 points and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 231 narrowly exceeded the pre-game line of 230.
Sacramento turned the game around with an 11-0 run, taking the lead from 55-48 to 59-55. They dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring Houston 42-29, and entered the 4th with a 96-84 lead, holding off a late Rockets push.
Domantas Sabonis led the Kings with 27 points and 7 rebounds in their win over the Rockets, shooting 68.4% from the field. De’Aaron Fox added 22 points and hit 4 threes at a 66.7% clip, while Malik Monk contributed 17 points and 12 assists, also knocking down 4 threes.
The Kings connected on 14 threes as a team, shooting 46.7% from beyond the arc and 51.6% overall. DeMar DeRozan scored 13 of his 16 points in the 3rd quarter, while Keegan Murray and Isaac Jones each added 13 points, with Jones scoring 4 points in the final period.
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Defensively, the Kings were consistent across all four quarters, giving up 111 points in their win over the Rockets. Sacramento allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, 27 in the 2nd, 29 in the 3rd, and 27 in the 4th. The Rockets shot 44% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Kings held Houston to 14 made threes on 35% shooting. The Rockets also went 15/21 from the free-throw line. Sacramento recorded 7 steals and 8 blocks in the game.
- Across the Kings last five road games, the team averaged 106 points per game while allowing 111. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
- The last three games that Sacramento was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
- Over their last five games, the Kings have an over/under record of 3-1-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
The Grizzlies Can Win If…
Memphis dropped to 14-8 on the season after a 121-116 road loss to the Mavericks on Tuesday. The Grizzlies entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 237, falling short of the 244.5 O/U line.
Memphis went on a 12-0 run to stretch their lead from 48-40 to 60-40, but Dallas responded by outscoring them 39-21 in the 4th quarter after the Grizzlies had taken a 95-82 lead into the final period.
Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 31 points and 4 assists, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 50% efficiency in their 121-116 loss to the Mavericks. Desmond Bane added 19 points, hitting 2 threes at 40%, while Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 16 points, despite shooting 35.7% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc.
As a team, Memphis shot 46.4% from the field, but struggled from three-point range, hitting 32.5% with 13 made threes. Morant scored 15 points in the 4th quarter, while Bane added 10 in the 3rd. Jackson had 10 points in the opening period.
Defensively, the Grizzlies had strong efforts in the 1st and 3rd quarters but struggled in the 2nd and 4th, giving up 39 points in the final period in their 121-116 loss to the Mavericks. Memphis allowed Dallas to shoot 48% from the field.
The Grizzlies sent the Mavericks to the line 44 times, where they made 30 free throws. From beyond the arc, Memphis allowed 13 threes on 40% shooting. The Grizzlies recorded 15 steals and 3 blocks.
- Across their last five home contests, Memphis has a 4-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 126 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 9-1. Their record vs the spread in these games was 8-2.
- In their last five games, the Grizzlies have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
The Lean
The Grizzlies is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 150-132. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Grizzlies at -4.5.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 242.5, and our model projects the Kings and Grizzlies to reach a combined total of 282 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
Kings Look to Build Win Streak vs. Host Grizzlies
The Sacramento Kings aim to build momentum on Thursday night as they visit the Memphis Grizzlies following a much-needed win. Sacramento’s strong team effort Tuesday night helped them secure a 120-111 victory over the Houston Rockets, snapping a tough stretch in which they lost six of their previous seven games.
Kings Rediscover Team Identity
The Kings relied on cohesive play to overcome their slump, tallying 33 assists on 47 made field goals.
“We made the game easy for one another, we played together,” Kings coach Mike Brown said. “That’s our standard. We have to compete, and we competed for 48 minutes.”
Malik Monk was instrumental in the win, dishing out a game-high 12 assists while scoring 17 points. Domantas Sabonis led the team with 27 points, while De’Aaron Fox added 22 points and seven assists.
“To have 12 assists and no turnovers shows you what [Monk] is capable of,” Brown noted.
Brown emphasized that the Kings didn’t make drastic changes but rather returned to their identity.
“We didn’t do anything different or tricky,” he said. “We just played to the level we know we can.”
Grizzlies Look to Rebound
Memphis saw their six-game winning streak come to an end on Tuesday in a 121-116 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, despite leading by 15 points in the fourth quarter. A controversial disparity in free throws defined the game, with Dallas taking 26 fourth-quarter free throws to Memphis’ three.
“I don’t know how in an NBA Cup game you have that big of a disparity,” Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said, adding that Memphis’ attacking style should have yielded more trips to the line.
Despite the loss, Memphis has reason for optimism. Ja Morant led the team with 31 points and appears fully recovered from a November hip injury. Desmond Bane, returning from a strained oblique, scored 19 points on 8-of-14 shooting, showing signs of regaining his form.
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The Grizzlies also boast a five-game home win streak and hope to continue that trend against Sacramento.
Rookies Making an Impact
Memphis’ young talent continues to shine. Rookie Jaylen Wells was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month for October and November, averaging 12.2 points on 45.4 percent shooting while starting 15 of 20 games. Fellow rookie Zach Edey, sidelined recently with an ankle injury, is close to returning and could provide additional support.
Key Matchup
Sacramento’s high-powered offense, led by Fox and Sabonis, will face a Memphis squad eager to bounce back and defend their home court. Both teams bring dynamic scoring options and improving depth, setting the stage for an exciting clash in Memphis.
