Sacramento Kings vs Utah Jazz Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 31/03/2024, 07:11  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 31/03/2024 at 13:00 in NBA Prediction

The Sacramento Kings will host the reeling Utah Jazz in their next NBA regular season fixture. They come to the game as the eighth-ranked team in the West standings, 1.5 games clear of the 12th-placed Jazz. The Kings will be eager to get back to winning ways here by taking full advantage of Utah’s struggles. Mike Brown’s men have lost their last two matches and have lost momentum in the race for a top-six finish. They are now two games adrift of the Mavericks who possess the final automatic playoff spot. The Mavs defeated them in their last two outings with the most recent ending 107-103 at home. Aside from dropping further from the top six, Sacramento are now just 1.5 games above their closest challengers. But having won both matchups with the Jazz this season, they will be confident of another win. The Kings have scored at least 125 points in both meetings with the Jazz. Kevin Huerter and Malik Monk have been ruled out here due to injuries. Aleksandar Vezenkov and Trey Lyles are questionable. The Kings have averaged 102.3 points over their last three matches.

The Jazz have lost their last eight matches. This is the longest they have gone without a win this season. It is also the second-longest active losing run. Remaining with eight games to conclude the regular season, Will Hardy’s men cannot finish any further than 12th. They therefore have been eliminated from playoff contention. The Jazz were narrowly defeated 101-100 by the Rockets last time out. Going toe to toe with the best team at the moment will have Utah confident of snapping their unwanted streak here. Lauri Markkanen and Jordan Clarkson will continue to be out and will not feature here. John Collins could also miss out as he is listed as ‘Questionable’. The Jazz have averaged 105.3 points over their last three fixtures.