Grizzlies Vs Kings: NBA Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – January 1, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 1, 2023

The Memphis Grizzlies (22-13) face the Sacramento Kings (19-15) on January 1, 2023 on NBCS.

The insights in the article below use the latest odds as of January 1, 2023 at 9:01 PM ET. See below for a table with the latest odds for this contest and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Grizzlies Vs Kings Betting Odds

Injury Report as of January 1

Grizzlies: Santi Aldama: Out (Ankle), Ziaire Williams: Out (Knee), Desmond Bane: Out (Injury Management), Brandon Clarke: Out (Hip), Danny Green: Out (Acl/Lcl)

Kings: Malik Monk: Questionable (Wrist)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Grizzlies (-4)
Total Pick Under (240)

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.

Grizzlies Vs Kings Stat Rankings

Grizzlies Avg. (Rank) Kings Avg. (Rank)
115.4 (8th) Points Scored 118.3 (2nd)
111.2 (8th) Points Allowed 116.7 (24th)
48.8 (2nd) Rebounds 41.9 (25th)
13.2 (2nd) Off. Rebounds 8.6 (27th)
11.4 (20th) 3pt Made 13.2 (7th)
25.1 (12th) Assists 26.9 (4th)
13.8 (12th) Turnovers 14.3 (17th)

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Grizzlies Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Ja Morant 30 27.0 6.1 8.1 1.0 0.2 1.7
Desmond Bane 17 21.8 4.6 3.7 0.6 0.3 3.1
Dillon Brooks 32 17.3 3.4 2.8 0.8 0.1 2.3
Jaren Jackson Jr. 19 15.9 6.1 0.8 1.1 3.2 1.5
Brandon Clarke 35 10.1 5.5 1.1 0.5 0.7 0.0

Kings Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
De’Aaron Fox 31 23.6 4.7 5.9 0.9 0.4 1.7
Domantas Sabonis 33 18.6 12.3 6.7 0.8 0.5 0.5
Kevin Huerter 33 15.7 3.2 2.8 1.1 0.3 2.9
Malik Monk 34 14.5 2.3 3.9 0.6 0.1 1.9
Harrison Barnes 34 13.6 5.3 1.8 0.9 0.1 1.1

Betting Trends

  • The Grizzlies have covered the spread 17 times in 35 games.
  • Memphis’ ATS record as 4-point favorites or more is 9-6-3.
  • Out of 35 Grizzlies games so far this season, 15 have hit the over.
  • Memphis’ games have had more than 240 points scored on eight occasions this year.
  • The over/under for this game is 240 points, 13.4 more than the average point total for Grizzlies games this season.
  • The Kings are 19-15-0 against the spread this season.
  • Against the spread, as a 4-point underdog or greater, Sacramento is 7-4.
  • The Kings have played 34 games this year, and 16 of them have hit the over.
  • Sacramento’s games have gone over 240 points on 12 occasions this year.
  • Games involving the Kings this year have averaged 234.9 points per game, a 5.1-point differential when compared to the over/under for this contest.
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