Sacramento Kings vs Toronto Raptors Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 05/01/2024, 10:20  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 05/01/2024 at 14:00 in NBA Prediction

The Sacramento Kings will entertain the Toronto Raptors at the Golden 1 Center in the NBA on Friday night. The hosts are 20-13 and fifth in the Western Conference, while the visitors are 14-20 and 12th in the Eastern Conference. 

The Toronto Raptors are looking to regain their momentum after losing five of their last eight games and could do so with a third straight here win following a convincing 116-111 road victory over the Grizzlies on Wednesday. Immanuel Quickley had an impressive performance with 26 points and five assists, while Dennis Schroder contributed 26 points and five assists. Toronto's offensive production places them as the 18th-ranked scoring team in the NBA, averaging 114 points per game. In contrast, Sacramento's team is 21st in points allowed per game (117.2). The Raptors excel in fast-break points, leading the league in this category. Defensively, they are allowing 115.1 points per outing, ranking 17th in the NBA. Notably, Toronto's offensive performance varies at home, where they average 113.2 points per game, compared to 115.0 points on the road. Christian Koloko and Otto Porter Jr. are listed as doubtful for the upcoming match.

Meanwhile, The Sacramento Kings have been in good form, winning three of their last four games. They’ll look to continue their positive streak after a hard-fought 138-135 double-overtime victory against the Magic on Wednesday. Malik Monk played a crucial role, leading the team with 37 points and nine assists on 12 of 20 shooting off the bench, while Keegan Murray contributed 28 points with 12 rebounds. Scoring an average of 117.8 points per game, the Kings rank eighth in the league, outscoring their opponents by 2.7 points compared to the Raptors' average of 115.1 points allowed. Sacramento excels in three-point shooting, making 15.1 three-pointers per game, the third-highest in the league. However, defensively, they allow an average of 117.2 points (21st in the NBA). The Kings have demonstrated a higher scoring rate at home than on the road during the 2023-24 season (121.7 at home versus 113.0 on the road). The team has a full roster available for the upcoming match.