The Toronto Raptors (16-7) will try to prolong their five-game winning streak against the Sacramento Kings (8-17) at Golden 1 Center. The game starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 10, 2017, and will air on NBC Sports – California.
The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 207.5 points with Toronto opening as a 7.5-point favorite.
Toronto Raptors vs. Sacramento Kings Betting Prediction
In the Raptors’ last outing, they beat the Memphis Grizzlies, 116-107. The Raptors made 29 of their 33 free throws (87.9 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 10.6 (better than their season average of 12.8). With 26 points on 6-for-15 shooting, DeMar DeRozan was Toronto’s leading scorer.
The Kings were victorious over the New Orleans Pelicans in their last matchup, 116-109. The Kings, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.8, had a great mark of 28.2 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.552 (above their season average of 0.491). Zach Randolph was Sacramento’s high scorer with 35 points on 14-for-22 shooting.
The offense of Sacramento (29th in the NBA with an offensive efficiency of 99.1) will battle against the stingy defense of Toronto (ninth in the league with a defensive efficiency of 104.0). The Raptors figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
Toronto comes into the game with records of 16-7 straight up (SU) and 13-10 against the spread (ATS). Vegas has typically been fairly accurate when setting the O/U total of Raptors games, with 12 overs compared to 11 unders.
Meanwhile, Sacramento owns records of 8-17 SU and 11-11-3 ATS. Of the Kings’ 25 games, 13 have finished over the total.
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Kyle Lowry (21.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, 7.6 assists and 1.4 steals) has been fantastic for the Raptors while Randolph (17.2 points and 8.2 rebounds) has contributed greatly to the Kings.
After the Kings won both games against the Raptors last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Sacramento won 102-99. Sacramento made 11 of its 27 three pointers (40.7 percent). Toronto, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.7 vs. 11.1).
Toronto Raptors at Sacramento Kings Odds Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Raptors, ATS Winner – Raptors, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Toronto is 8-5 ATS with 8 unders and 5 overs.
At home, Sacramento is 6-4 ATS with 5 overs and 5 unders.
Sacramento is 3-2 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Toronto is 6-1.
The Raptors are 15-4 when they reach 100 points, while the Kings are 5-4.
Toronto ranks sixth in three pointers attempted per game (31.9) while Sacramento ranks last (21.7).
The Raptors rank first in points off turnovers per game (19.9) while the Kings rank 22nd (15.8).
Toronto ranks fifth in assists per game (23.5) while Sacramento ranks 26th (20.6).
The Raptors rank fourth in blocks per game (5.5) while the Kings rank 23rd (4.2).
Toronto ranks fifth in fast break points per game (14.5) while Sacramento ranks 24th (8.8).
The Raptors rank fourth in rebounds allowed per game (40.9) while the Kings rank 19th (43.8).
Toronto ranks fourth in points in the paint per game (48.7) while Sacramento ranks 18th (42.4).
The Raptors rank seventh in steals per game (8.4) while the Kings rank 18th in steals allowed per game (8.2).
Sacramento ranks 15th in second chance points allowed per game (12.2) while Toronto ranks 26th (13.6).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Toronto is 3-2 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under.
Sacramento is 3-1-1 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under over their last five games.
The Raptors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.8, up from 7.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Kings have scored an average of 101.8 points per game (5.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 107.4 points per game (1.8 above their season average).
