Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Sleep Train Arena

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The Detroit Pistons travel to Sleep Train Arena to play the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. The Pistons come into this game with an overall record of 18-21. They are 5th in the Central Division. They currently have a point differential of 0 as they are averaging 100.3 points per game while giving up 100.3 per contest. The Kings have an overall record of 15-22. They currently are 3rd in the Pacific Division. They are averaging 102.3 points per game and surrendering 105.0, good for a point differential of -2.7.

Tobias Harris comes into this contest averaging 16.5 points per game while playing 32.7 minutes per night so far this season for the Pistons. He pulls down 5.2 rebounds per game and dishes out 1.8 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 48% while his free throw percentage is currently at 91%. Andre Drummond averages 14.9 points per game in 30.7 minutes per contest this season. He averages 1.1 assists per contest and 13.5 rebounds per game for Detroit. His field goal percentage is 53% for the year while his free throw percentage is 46%.

Darren Collison averages 12.7 points per game while playing 29.7 minutes per contest this year for the Kings. He grabs 2.1 rebounds per game and has 4.2 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 46% and his free throw percentage currently is at 85%. DeMarcus Cousins averages 28.1 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 34.6 minutes per contest. He also averages 9.9 rebounds per contest and 3.9 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 45% and his free throw percentage is 78%.

Detroit averages 100.3 points per contest this season which ranks them 24th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is 0 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a team which has them ranked 15th. Behind the arc they shoot 34% which is good for 24th in the league. They average 52.5 rebounds per game and 21.2 assists per game which ranks them 15th and 21st in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 1st with 11.8 per game. The Pistons allow 100.3 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 4th in the league. They also allow a 45% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the arc ranking them 19th and 23rd in those defensive categories. Opponents average 49.7 rebounds a game which ranks 5th and they give up 23.1 assists per contest which puts them in 20th place in the league. They force 12.5 turnovers per game which ranks them 27th in the league.

Sacramento averages 102.3 points per game this year which ranks them 21st in the league. Their average scoring margin is -2.7 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a team which has them sitting in the 18th spot in the league. Behind the arc they shoot 35% which is good for 16th in the NBA. They average 49.4 rebounds per game and 21.8 assists per contest which ranks them 28th and 19th respectively. In the turnover department the Kings rank 16th with 13.8 per game. The Kings allow 105 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 17th in the league. They also allow a 46% shooting percentage and a 38% average from behind the arc ranking them 23rd and 28th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 50.7 rebounds a game which ranks 8th and they give up 23.3 assists per contest which puts them in 21st place in the league. The Kings force 14.9 turnovers per game which ranks them 9th in the NBA.

The Pistons have an offensive rating of 106.2 and a defensive rating of 106.2. In terms of pace they average 94 possessions per 48 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 50%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 53% and they shoot 3 pointers on 26% of their shots. Detroit turns the ball over an average of 11.1 times per 100 possessions and they force 12 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 51%.

The Kings rating on offense is 107.3 and they have a defensive rating of 110.2. They get 94.5 possessions per 48 minutes and they have an effective field goal percentage of 50%. As a unit they have a true shooting percentage of 55% and they attempt 3 pointers on 30% of their shot attempts. Sacramento turns the ball over on 12.9 out of every 100 possessions and their opponents average 13.9 turnovers per 100 possessions. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the year is 53%.

Detroit Pistons Betting Trends

The Detroit Pistons are 18-21-0 against the spread

The Detroit Pistons are 18-21-0 against the over/under

Sacramento Kings Betting Trends

The Sacramento Kings are 19-18-0 against the spread

The Sacramento Kings are 16-21-0 against the over/under

Detroit Pistons Injuries

12/06/16 F Reggie Bullock Knee expected to miss 4-6 weeks
01/09/17 F Jon Leuer Knee injured last game, "?" Tuesday vs. Sacramento

Sacramento Kings Injuries

No key injuries to report

Guy's Pick: Take Sacramento

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