The Kings and Hawks are set to face off at 7:30 ET on NBCS. The Hawks will host the game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. The over/under for this game is set at 251.5 points, and the Hawks are the home favorites against the Kings in a non-conference matchup.

SACRAMENTO KINGS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Sacramento Kings +1

This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Friday, December 29th.

WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-111 in favor of the Kings.
  • Our projections have De’Aaron Fox finishing with De’Aaron Fox points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.4% and knocking down 15 threes.

Can Sacramento Pull Off A Win at State Farm Arena?

The Kings head into today’s matchup vs. the Hawks as just 1-point underdogs. So far, Sacramento has an overall record of 17-12 and have lost two straight games. In their last game, they fell to the Trail Blazers by a score of 130-113 and could not cover the spread as 9-point favorites.

When looking at their season-long ATS stats, the Kings have a road record vs. the spread of 7-6 and an overall ATS mark of 15-14. Sacramento has been favored in 23 of their 29 games and have gone 14-9 in these games vs. the spread.

Against teams in the Western Conference, the Kings are 14-11 and have gone 3-1 in non-conference games. Sacramento’s ATS losing streak is currently at two games.

When playing on the road, the Kings are 6-7 and have an average scoring differential of -3.5 points per contest. Their average over/under line for games this season is 235 points, and their games have averaged 235.2 points.

Coming into today’s matchup, the Kings have yet to play in a game with an over/under line higher than today’s line of 251.5. In games with lower over/under lines, Sacramento has an over/under record of 15-13.

In their latest game, the Kings scored 113 points, which is in line with their season average of 117.4 points per game. So far this season, the Kings’ offense has been focused on shooting from beyond the arc, as they are averaging 41.4 three-point attempts per game. Overall, they have made 36% of their three-point attempts this season.

On defense, the Kings come into the game ranked 22nd in the league in points allowed at 117.9 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 115 points per contest (4th). Opponents are hitting 55.6% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 37.5% of their three-point attempts.

Will Atlanta Live Up to Expectations at Home?

So far this season, the Hawks have an over/under record of 18-12 and have averaged 245.1 points per game, which is also the average over/under line in their games.

When playing at home, the Hawks are 4-8 and have an average scoring differential of -1.2 points per contest. Atlanta’s home ATS record of 1-11 has contributed to their overall ATS record of 7-23.

When playing teams outside of the Eastern Conference, the Hawks are 4-3 compared to going 8-15 in the conference. In their last game, Atlanta lost to the Bulls by a score of 118-113 and did not cover the spread as 2-point favorites.

When favored this season, Atlanta has an overall record of 7-7 and an ATS record of 2-12. Atlanta’s average scoring differential as the favorite is +1.5 points per game.

Coming into today’s game, the Hawks have dropped three straight games and have also failed to cover the spread in three straight games. Atlanta’s over/under record in games with lines lower than today’s line of 251.5 is 16-12.

At home, the Hawks are putting up 124.9 points per game, good for 3rd in the NBA. Overall, they are 3rd in the league with 122.3 points per game. When looking at their shooting numbers, the Hawks are 15th in the league with a 47% field goal percentage. From beyond the arc, they are 12th in percentage and 7th in three-pointers made.

Coming into the game, the Hawks will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 122.8 points per game (28th). When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Hawks squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 57.7% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 38.3% from downtown.