Sacramento Kings vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 18/03/2024, 08:49  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 18/03/2024 at 14:00 in NBA Prediction

The Sacramento Kings will be at home against the Memphis Grizzlies seeking to get back to winning ways in the NBA. They are currently sixth in the Western Conference standings, 16 games clear of the 13th-placed Grizzlies. The Kings saw a two-game winning run snapped last time out. Mike Brown’s men fell 98-91 at home to the Knicks which was their 28th loss of the season. Another loss could see them drop out of the playoff places. But after winning the last three matchups with Memphis, they will be confident of a win. Trey Lyles and Aleksandar Vezenkov will not be available for this game due to injuries. The Kings have averaged 113.3 points over their last three matches.

The Grizzlies have managed just one win in their last five games. This was a 109-97 victory over the Wizards at home. They have since lost their last two games since then with the more recent one being a 118-112 defeat by the Thunder. Taylor Jenkins’ men have now lost 45 games and possess the sixth-worst record in the league. Injuries have derailed the team this season and for this game, five players have been ruled out. Four more players are questionable. Derrick Rose, Brandon Clarke, Marcus Smart, Zaire Williams, and Ja Morant will not be available. Morant has already been ruled out for the rest of the season. Vince Williams Jr, Scotty Pippen Jr, Yuta Watanabe, and Lamar Stevens have a 50/50 chance of suiting up here. The Grizzlies possess the worst record in the league on offence and have averaged 106.3 points in their last three matches.