Kings vs. Grizzlies: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 18, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 17, 2024

The Sacramento Kings (38-28) host the Memphis Grizzlies (23-45) at Golden 1 Center on Monday, March 18, 2024. The contest tips at 10:00 PM ET and airs on NBCS. The Grizzlies are 10.5-point underdogs in the game. The over/under for the matchup is 221 points.

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Kings vs. Grizzlies Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Kings -10.5 221

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Injury Report as of March 18

Kings: Aleksandar Vezenkov: Out (Ankle), Trey Lyles: Out (Knee)

Grizzlies: Ja Morant: Out (Shoulder), Victor Oladipo: Out (Knee), Brandon Clarke: Out (Achilles), Derrick Rose: Out (Low Back), Ziaire Williams: Out (Hip), Marcus Smart: Out (Finger), Lamar Stevens: Out (Adductor), Lamar Stevens: Out (Adductor), Yuta Watanabe: Questionable (Wrist), Yuta Watanabe: Questionable (Wrist), Luke Kennard: Out (Personal), Scotty Pippen Jr.: Questionable (Shin), Vince Williams Jr.: Doubtful (Knee), Chimezie Metu: Doubtful (Trade Pending)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Kings (-10.5)
Total Pick Over (221)

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. Grizzlies Stat Rankings

Kings Avg. (Rank) Grizzlies Avg. (Rank)
118.0 (8th) Points Scored 105.8 (30th)
117.1 (20th) Points Allowed 112.3 (9th)
43.5 (17th) Rebounds 42.0 (25th)
10.5 (16th) Off. Rebounds 10.2 (19th)
14.4 (4th) 3pt Made 13.3 (10th)
28.7 (6th) Assists 24.9 (23rd)
12.7 (17th) Turnovers 14.4 (26th)

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Kings Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
De’Aaron Fox 58 26.8 4.3 5.7 1.9 0.4 2.7
Domantas Sabonis 66 20.1 13.6 8.3 0.9 0.6 0.5
Malik Monk 65 15.7 3 5.3 0.6 0.6 2.2
Keegan Murray 61 14.7 5.3 1.6 1.1 0.7 2.2
Harrison Barnes 66 12.4 2.9 1.2 0.7 0.2 1.9

Grizzlies Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Desmond Bane 38 24.4 4.5 5.3 1 0.6 3.3
Jaren Jackson Jr. 58 22.4 5.6 2.2 1.1 1.6 1.9
Gregory Jackson 33 12.9 3.7 0.9 0.4 0.6 1.8
Santi Aldama 55 10.6 5.6 2.2 0.7 0.8 1.7
Vince Williams Jr. 51 10.2 5.7 3.4 0.9 0.7 1.5

Betting Trends

  • The Kings have beaten the spread 33 times in 66 games.
  • Sacramento has one win ATS (1-6) as a 10.5-point favorite or greater this year.
  • The Kings have played 66 games this season, and 32 of them have hit the over.
  • A total of 51 times so far this season, Sacramento and its opponent have combined for more than 221 points.
  • The average total for Kings games this season has been 235.1, 14.1 points higher than the total for this game.
  • The Grizzlies have beaten the spread 32 times in 68 games.
  • Against the spread, as a 10.5-point underdog or greater, Memphis is 8-5.
  • This year, 31 of the Grizzlies’ 68 games have gone over the point total.
  • Memphis’ games have gone over 221 points on 33 occasions this season.
  • Grizzlies games average 218.1 total points, 2.9 less than the total for this matchup.

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