Sacramento Kings vs Utah Jazz, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

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Sacramento Kings

The Kings are 5th in the Pacific division and 12th in the Western Conference.

The record of the Kings in the 2024-25 NBA season is 11-13.In their last game against the Spurs, the Kings won by 27 points(140-113). DeMar DeRozen scored 23 points, Domantas Sabonis had 22 points and 16 rebounds.

De’Aaron Fox and Malik Monk added 22 points each for Sacramento, which had a season-high point total.Kevin Huerter was 4 for 4 on 3-pointers in scoring 16 points. Huerter was 3 for 13 on 3-pointers in his previous two games, including 0 for 6 against Memphis on Thursday. 

He entered the game shooting a career-low 27.2% on 3-pointers this season.Sacramento closed the first half on a 50-27 run, turning a 13-point deficit into a 69-59 lead at halftime.

For the upcoming match against the Utah Jazz,The Kings thrive in transition, utilizing their speed and athleticism.The Kings, led by De’Aaron Fox, prioritize pushing the tempo to capitalize on their speed advantage. This strategy aims to exploit any lapses in the Jazz transition defense.

The Kings utilize their three-point shooting to stretch the Jazz defense, creating opportunities for open looks and driving lanes. Players like Kevin Huerter and Malik Monk are integral in this aspect. Sacramento frequently targets mismatches, particularly against less mobile Jazz players. 

Domantas Sabonis is crucial in orchestrating plays from the high post, where he can exploit one-on-one matchups or distribute effectively. Defensively, the Kings aim to disrupt the Jazz offensive rhythm by contesting shots at the rim and limiting second-chance opportunities through aggressive rebounding.

The Kings on average score 115.4 points per game ,they score 48.2% from the field and are ranked 7th in the league  and 33.8% from the arc and are ranked 23rd in the league. Rebounds Per Game:- 43.2 and Ranked 21st in the season.

Injuries:- NONE

Utah Jazz

The Jazz are 5th in the North-West division and 14th in the Western Conference.

The record of the Jazz in the 2024-25 NBA season is 5-17.In their recent matchup against the TrailBlazers, they won by 41 points(141-99).John Collins scored 20 points, Keyonte george had 17 and the Jazz snapped a five-game losing streak.Walker Kessler had 13 points, 17 rebounds and five blocks for the Jazz in just their fifth win of the season.

The Jazz raced to a 38-20 lead. The Jazz led 67-44 at the half and pushed the margin to 30 points at 76-46 in the third quarter. All of Utah's starters were in double figures at that point.Forward Lauri Markkanen was a late scratch with lower back injury management. 

He missed three games earlier in the season with the same issue. Svi Mykhailiuk started in his place.Collin Sexton passed to Collins for a dunk that gave the Jazz a 90-59 lead in the third quarter and put the bench on their feet.

For the upcoming match against the Sacramento Kings,The Jazz aim to limit the impact of the Jazz star duo by using versatile defenders like Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler.Double-teams and aggressive close-outs are employed to disrupt their shooting and penetration.

With a strong interior presence led by Kessler, the Jazz focus on preventing easy drives and controlling the rebounding battle.Markkanen is central to the Jazz offense.They use him in various roles, including as a pick-and-pop shooter and in isolation, to exploit mismatches against the Kings defenders.

His ability to stretch the floor can open up lanes for other players.With Walker Kessler anchoring the defense and providing rim protection, the Jazz aim to deter drives from kings players like Fox and Demar.Offensively, they leverage Kessler for rebounds and putbacks to secure second-chance points.

The Jazz on average score 109.7 points per game ,they score 45.7% from the field and are ranked 20th in the league and 34.6% from the arc and are ranked 22nd in the league. Rebounds Per Game:- 45 rebounds and are ranked 10th in the league.

Injuries:-Kyle Filipowski :OUT(Ankle)

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Sacramento Kings vs Utah Jazz Match Prediction & Analysis

Check out some of the key stats for this matchup:

The Jazz have been underdogs by 10.5 points or more once this season and covered the spread.

One of the Jazz’s five games this season has had more than 221 total points scored.

The Jazz have covered the spread on one occasion this year.

The Kings have covered the spread on two occasions this year.

The Kings and their opponent have combined to score over 234 points, the current matchup’s over/under, in two games this season.

The Kings have played as a favorite of -340 or more just one time this year and came away with a win in that game.

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Winning Prediction

We back the Sacramento Kings to win.Led by De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, the Kings' fast-paced offense thrives on transition and efficient shooting.The Kings are one of the league’s top three-point shooting teams, creating spacing issues for defenses.Winning four of the last five against Jazz provides confidence and a psychological edge.

Sacramento Kings to Win!

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