Kings vs. Jazz: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – December 16, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 15, 2023

The Sacramento Kings (14-9) and the Utah Jazz (9-16) take the floor at Golden 1 Center in a matchup on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET on NBCS. The Kings are 9.5-point favorites in the game. The over/under is set as 239.5 points in this outing.

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Kings vs. Jazz Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Kings -9.5 239.5

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Injury Report as of December 16

Kings: Alex Len: Out (Ankle)

Jazz: Lauri Markkanen: Questionable (Hamstring), John Collins: Questionable (Illness), Luka Samanic: Questionable (Illness), Keyonte George: Questionable (Foot), Jordan Clarkson: Out (Thigh)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Kings (-9.5)
Total Pick Under (239.5)

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. Jazz Stat Rankings

Kings Avg. (Rank) Jazz Avg. (Rank)
116.8 (8th) Points Scored 112.0 (23rd)
117.1 (22nd) Points Allowed 119.8 (25th)
43.8 (17th) Rebounds 46.7 (3rd)
10.8 (15th) Off. Rebounds 13.8 (1st)
15.1 (3rd) 3pt Made 13.2 (10th)
27.9 (5th) Assists 26.7 (9th)
13.2 (14th) Turnovers 16.4 (30th)

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Kings Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
De’Aaron Fox 17 30.1 4.4 6.5 1.4 0.3 3.4
Domantas Sabonis 22 18.1 12.4 6.8 0.9 0.7 0.5
Malik Monk 22 14.5 2.6 5 0.6 0.5 2.6
Keegan Murray 18 13.8 5.7 1.8 1.3 0.4 1.9
Harrison Barnes 22 11.4 3.3 1.5 0.7 0.1 1.7

Jazz Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Lauri Markkanen 16 23.7 8.6 1 1.1 0.8 3.3
Collin Sexton 25 13.8 2.7 3.4 0.5 0.2 1.2
Talen Horton-Tucker 25 10.4 2.7 4.2 1 0.4 1.2
Walker Kessler 17 8.9 8.4 1 0.4 2.8 0.1
Simone Fontecchio 23 8.8 2.7 1.2 0.4 0.5 1.9

Betting Trends

  • The Kings’ record against the spread is 13-10-0.
  • There have been 13 Kings games (out of 23) that went over the total this season.
  • Sacramento and its opponent have broken the 239.5-point mark 11 times this year.
  • The over/under for this game is 239.5 points, 5.6 more than the average point total for Kings games this season.
  • The Jazz have beaten the spread 13 times in 25 games.
  • Utah has one win ATS (1-2) as a 9.5-point underdog or more this season.
  • There have been 15 Jazz games (out of 25) that hit the over this season.
  • Utah’s games have had over 239.5 points nine times this year.
  • The over/under for this game is 7.7 points higher than the average scoring total for Jazz games of 231.8.

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