Before this match, teams managed to meet 31 times. Sacramento won 13 victories and Detroit was stronger 18 times. When making a prediction for the match between Detroit Pistons and Sacramento Kings, you should pay attention that in the last game, which took place on November 21, the Kings turned out to be stronger (137-129).
Detroit Pistons
Detroit won on December 15 away over the same season loser Charlotte (141:134) in overtime. Both teams are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. Before that, there were three defeats in a row. The Pistons lost on the road to New Orleans (98:104), Memphis (103:114) and also on their parquet to the Lakers (117:124). In the infirmary of the team is only the replacement player Isaiah Leavers. Rebounding and assisting specialist Cade Cunningham is still recovering from a calf injury. The 21-year-old point guard was out of action in early November.
Sacramento Kings
Sacramento in the last match defeated away Toronto (124:123). However, before that the Kings lost two games in a row, losing on the road to New York (99:112) and Philadelphia (103:123). The team from California, which has 15 wins and 14 losses, is in sixth place in the standings of the West. “Sacramento” is approaching the match with a combat squad. All team leaders are healthy and ready to take part in the game. Including top scoring De’Aaron Fox and team leader in rebounding and assists Domantas Sabonis.
Prediction
Our expert pick:
Analysts of bookmakers consider Sacramento to be the undisputed favorite of the upcoming match. It's hard to disagree with them. Detroit is not in contention for the playoffs this season. The Kings, there is no doubt, will earn three points without any problems. Fox and company must win a landslide victory over their rival. Our prediction is for Sacramento to win with a handicap (-3.5) points for 1.70. The Pistons can afford to play relaxed in the current league season, because the team does not have any tournament tasks. The face-to-face meeting of the teams in November turned out to be spectacular and productive. The mark of 260 points was overcome. And this time the meeting should follow a similar scenario. Moreover, all team leaders are healthy and eager to fight. Our prediction is for the total over 223.5 points, including overtime for 1.62.
