Changing coaches did not stop the Sacramento Kings from losing for the sixth consecutive time. The Kings return Tuesday morning to their home court at the Golden I Center to play the injury-ravaged Dallas Mavericks, who have lost 2 of their last three. Losing his debut on the road, interim coach Doug Christie will lead the team for the first time at home in Sacramento as time runs out for the franchise to find a solution to their skid: all the same, the bookies all back the Sacramento Kings as big favorites on the money line. The Mavs have won the last three meetings between the teams.
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BASKETBALL: NBA Regular Season
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass, ESPN
Venue: Golden Arena, Sacramento
Date: 31.12.2024 06:00
Sacramento Kings
Following the sack of Mike Brown by the Sacramento Kings (13-19), interim coach Doug Christie’s Kings debut was spoiled by Anthony Davis who scored 36 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Kings 132-122 in Los Angeles. The defeat, a sixth straight loss, meant the Kings recorded 3-7 in their last ten. 12th in the Western Conference standings and outside the play-in places, the Kings have averaged 116.5 PPG in their last ten with a field goal percentage of 48.5%. Their opponents have scored an average of 116.2 PPG in the same period. Against a Lakers side without LeBron James last time out, De’Aaron Fox led with 29 points and 12 assists, while DeMar DeRozan added 25 points. The Kings were down 20 points at the start of the fourth, and although they rallied to close the deficit to five with four to go, they lost the game.
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Even though the Dallas Mavericks (20-12) are 1-2 in their last three, they are 6-4 in their last ten matches and are fourth in the conference standings. Yesterday, Kyrie Irving scored 46 points in the Mavericks’ 126-122 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. The Mavs had played without Luka Dončić and Derek Lively II, both out due to injuries, and suspended Naji Marshall and PJ Washington. Without the starters, Kyrie Irving shouldered the offensive responsibilities. Deandre Ayton and Deni Avdija each scored 21 points, while Scoot Henderson added 19 points. Down by 14 points at the start of the fourth period, the Mavericks mounted a comeback, winning the quarter 40-29, but ultimately fell short.
Betting Odds
The Dallas Mavericks are 2.55 underdogs on Bet365, and the Sacramento Kings are priced at 1.90 to close the (-4.0) spread. Over 230 is 1.851 on 1xBet, with the Under available at 2.007 odds. The Dallas Mavericks is priced at 1.88 odds to win with (+ 4.5) handicap on Betway, with the Sacramento Kings to win and Total Over 231.5 listed at 2.75 odds. Read more here.
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