Sacramento Kings vs Detroit Pistons: prediction for the NBA match

2020-01-20 19:30

NBA

odds 1.78

In recent team history, they have met 33 times: Detroit has secured 18 victories, while Sacramento has proven stronger on 15 occasions. However, it is worth noting that the Pistons have been unable to defeat their opponent in the last three matches.

Sacramento Kings

The “Kings” had an unfortunate outcome in their last match. Two days ago, they suffered a resounding defeat in Ohio, losing to the “Cleveland Cavaliers” with a score of 100:136. It marked the team’s 20th loss this season. Despite this, “Sacramento” currently occupies the fifth position in the Western Conference standings. It’s worth noting that the “Kings” don’t have any significant injuries. The only player who will miss the confrontation with “Detroit” is Aleksandar Vezenkov.

Detroit Pistons

As for “Detroit,” they are facing a challenging situation as they might play the match without key players such as Cade Cunningham and Bojan Bogdanovic. Their absence could significantly weaken the team. It’s important to highlight that in their recent matches, the team from Michigan did not perform at their best. Monty Williams’ squad suffered relatively easy defeats to the “LA Clippers” (125:136) and “Orlando” (99:111).

Prediction

Our expert pick: In this matchup, the home team shouldn't encounter any problems. Last month, the "Kings" defeated the "Pistons" on their turf, securing a 21-point advantage. Playing on their home court, Mike Brown's team is expected to perform just as well. Our prediction is "Sacramento" with a handicap of (-11.5) points at odds of 1.78. It's possible that the visitors may face roster issues. In this case, one should not expect a high-scoring game. Prediction: total points under 244.5. This bet can be placed at odds of 1.72. Place a bet on the line of 1xBet with odds of 1.78. Promo code for registration - ODDS2WIN.

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