The Sacramento Kings visit the FedExForum to take on the Memphis Grizzlies. The game starts at 8:00 pm ET on Wednesday, Mar. 2 and will air on FxS and CSA.
The Grizzlies enter this game hoping for similar success after topping the Nuggets 103-96 on Monday. Zach Randolph was the game’s leading scorer with 22 points on 9-for-17 shooting. The Kings, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 131-116 loss against the Thunder on Monday. DeMarcus Cousins played well, recording his 35th double-double of the season with 35 points and 12 rebounds.
It’s a matchup of two different tempos, as the fast-paced Kings (ranked first in the NBA in possessions per game) square off against the methodical Grizzlies (27th).
The Grizzlies have won both games against the Kings this season, including a 121-117 victory in their last matchup. In the victory, Jeff Green led all scorers on the team with 29 points.
The Grizzlies come into this game 35-24 Straight Up (SU) and 28-28-3 Against The Spread (ATS). They are 2-8 ATS over their last 10 games. The Grizzlies have seen an uptick in scoring as of late, averaging 109.9 points during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 99.1 points per game. The Grizzlies are one of the best in the NBA in terms of free throw percentage, shooting a stellar .790 from the free throw line. Memphis’s defense has fallen apart in the past 10 games. Its average points allowed per game rose to 116.9 during that span, compared to its 99.5 season average.
On the other side, the Kings head into the game with records of 25-32-1 ATS and 24-34 SU. In Western Conference games, Sacramento has gone 24-34 SU and 25-32-1 ATS. They sport the third-ranked scoring offense in the league, averaging 107.9 points per game.
With the Grizzlies’ last win against Sacramento, their SU record against the Kings moves to 9-1 over the last 10 meetings. The Grizzlies also lead the matchup ATS with a record of 5-4-1.
Predictions: SU Winner – Mem
Notes
Memphis has allowed an average of 99.5 points per game this season. Sacramento averages 107.2 points per game, ranking the team third in scoring.
Memphis ranks 16th in points allowed per home game (101.2 PPG), while Sacramento ranks third in points per away game with 107.9.
In games where they allow fewer than 100 points, the Sacramento Kings are a stellar 9-3. In games where they score fewer than 100 points, the Memphis Grizzlies have an underachieving record of 9-19.
The Sacramento Kings have a losing 15-31 record in games where they have allowed at least 100 points. The Memphis Grizzlies are 26-5 when they hit the century mark.
The Grizzlies have a defensive rating of 104.3 (ranked 17th), while the Kings rank 13th for their offensive rating of 103.9.
The Sacramento Kings have one of the best field goal percentages this season, ranking sixth in the league with a FG% of 46.2%. When their opponents have a similar or higher FG%, the Memphis Grizzlies are 11-13.
On average, Memphis attempts 18.0 three pointers and Sacramento attempts 22.0 per game. In games where the teams have 25 or more three point attempts, the Grizzlies have a winning 3-1 record while the Kings have a poor 6-11 record.
The Memphis Grizzlies, with an assist to turnover ratio of 1.72, rank ninth in the NBA. The Sacramento Kings have a lower A/TO (1.57), ranking 16th.
Memphis is ranked 21st when it comes to offensive rebounding. Sacramento ranks seventh in defensive rebounds.
The Memphis Grizzlies earn an average of .0 steals per game and are ranked first. The Sacramento Kings have a 24-34 record when they allow at least steals.
