Kings vs. Thunder: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – December 14, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 14, 2023

The Sacramento Kings (13-9) host the Oklahoma City Thunder (15-7) at Golden 1 Center, beginning at 10:00 PM ET on Thursday, December 14, 2023. The Kings are only 1.5-point favorites in the game, the second matchup between the teams this season. A 244.5-point over/under has been installed for this matchup.

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Kings vs. Thunder Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Kings -1.5 244.5

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Injury Report as of December 14

Kings: Alex Len: Out (Ankle)

Thunder: None

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Thunder (+1.5)
Total Pick Under (244.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Kings vs. Thunder Stat Rankings

Kings Avg. (Rank) Thunder Avg. (Rank)
116.3 (9th) Points Scored 120.4 (5th)
116.9 (21st) Points Allowed 112.8 (11th)
43.7 (19th) Rebounds 41 (26th)
10.8 (15th) Off. Rebounds 8.2 (30th)
15 (3rd) 3pt Made 12.9 (11th)
27.7 (5th) Assists 25.4 (20th)
13 (12th) Turnovers 12.1 (4th)

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Kings Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
De’Aaron Fox 16 29.4 4.4 6.5 1.4 0.3 3.3
Domantas Sabonis 21 18.1 12.2 6.8 0.9 0.7 0.5
Malik Monk 21 14.4 2.7 4.9 0.7 0.4 2.6
Keegan Murray 17 13.8 5.8 1.8 1.3 0.5 2
Harrison Barnes 21 11.7 3.3 1.5 0.7 0.1 1.8

Thunder Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 21 30.4 5.5 6.2 2.8 0.9 1.1
Jalen Williams 19 17.8 4.2 3.7 0.8 0.3 1.1
Chet Holmgren 22 17 7.8 2.5 0.9 2.4 1.6
Josh Giddey 22 11.7 6 4.4 0.9 0.5 0.8
Luguentz Dort 21 10.3 4.1 1.2 0.9 0.8 1.6

Betting Trends

  • The Kings have 12 wins in 22 games against the spread this season.
  • Sacramento is 6-8 as 1.5-point favorites or more.
  • This season, 12 of the Kings’ 22 games have hit the over.
  • In six games this season, Sacramento and its opponent have combined to score more than 244.5 points.
  • Kings games this season have posted an average total of 233.1, which is 11.4 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
  • Against the spread, the Thunder are 15-6-1 this season.
  • Oklahoma City is 6-2-1 as a 1.5-point underdog or more.
  • This year, 12 of the Thunder’s 22 games have hit the over.
  • So far this season, seven Oklahoma City’s games have featured over 244.5 points scored.
  • The over/under for this game is 11.3 points higher than the average scoring total for Thunder games (233.2).

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