San Antonio Spurs at Sacramento Kings NBA Parlay 1/8/2018

Monday, January 8, 2018

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The San Antonio Spurs head to Golden 1 Center to take on the Sacramento Kings on Monday, January 8, 2018. The opening line for this game has San Antonio as 7 point favorites.

The Spurs head into this matchup with a mark of 27-13. They are 2nd in the Southwest Division. They currently have a point differential of 3.3 as they are averaging 101.3 points per contest while giving up 98.0 per game. The Kings have an overall record of 13-25. They currently are 4th in the Pacific Division. They are averaging 97.6 points per game and surrendering 106.2, good for a point differential of -8.6.

Valuable San Antonio Spurs Betting Trends

The San Antonio Spurs are 21-18-1 against the spread

The San Antonio Spurs are 16-24-0 against the over/under

Important Sacramento Kings Betting Trends

The Sacramento Kings are 16-19-3 against the spread

The Sacramento Kings are 20-18-0 against the over/under

Key San Antonio Spurs Injuries

12/29/17 F Rudy Gay Heel is out indefinitely
01/06/18 G Danny Green Groin is downgraded to doubtful Sunday vs Portland
01/06/18 SF Kawhi Leonard Shoulder is OUT Sunday vs Portland
01/06/18 PG Tony Parker Rest is OUT Sunday vs Portland

Key Sacramento Kings Injuries

10/18/17 F Harry Giles Knee is out indefinitely
01/06/18 PG George Hill Personal is "?" Monday vs San Antonio
01/06/18 F Zach Randolph Mouth is "?" Monday vs San Antonio
01/02/18 PG Frank Mason Heel is out indefinitely

Player Spotlight

Pau Gasol averages 10.7 points per contest in 24.7 minutes per game this year. He averages 3.1 assists per game and 8.1 rebounds per contest for San Antonio. His field goal percentage is 48% for the season while his free throw percentage is 80%. LaMarcus Aldridge comes into this game averaging 22.2 points per contest while playing 33.7 minutes per night so far this year. He grabs 8.4 rebounds per contest and distributes 2 assists per game. His FG percentage is 49% while his free throw percentage is 84%.

Player Spotlight

Zach Randolph averages 15.4 points per game this year and he's on the court an average of 25.6 minutes per game. He also brings in 6.9 rebounds per game and 2.2 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 51% and his free throw percentage is 77%. Willie Cauley-Stein has scored 11.5 points per contest while playing 25.9 minutes per game this season for the Kings. He hauls in 6.3 rebounds per contest and has 2.3 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 51% and his free throw percentage is at 64%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Spurs allow 98 points per contest which is 2nd in the NBA. They also surrender a 45% shooting percentage and a 35% average from 3-point range, ranking them 6th and 7th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 41.9 rebounds a game which ranks 8th, and they allow 21.2 assists per game which puts them in 8th place in the league. They force 14 turnovers per game which ranks them 8th in the NBA. San Antonio averages 101.3 points per contest this year, which is 26th in the league. Their average scoring margin is 3.28 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a unit, which has them ranked 13th. From 3-point territory they shoot 36%, which is good for 16th in the NBA. They average 44.6 boards per contest and 21.8 assists per game, which ranks them 10th and 21st in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 22nd with 14 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Kings give up 106.2 points per game, which ranks them 17th in the league. Their defense is surrendering a 48% shooting percentage and a 39% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 30th and 30th in those defensive statistics. They rank 22nd with 23.9 dimes allowed per game and 20th with 43.6 boards surrendered per contest. The Kings are 17th in the league in forcing turnovers with 14.7 per contest this year. Sacramento is 30th in the NBA with 97.6 points per contest this season. They are 22nd in the league in shooting at 45%, while their average scoring margin is -8.58. They shoot 38% from beyond the arc, which is good for 3rd in the league. They are 28th in the NBA in rebounding with 40.1 boards per contest and 27th in assists per game with 20.8. The Kings are 19th in turnovers per contest with 14.2.

Advanced Statistics

The Spurs are 15th in the league in defensive rating with 103.6, and their offensive rating of 107.1 is ranked 29th. They are 28th in the NBA in pace with 94.6 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 51% is 21st. As a unit they are 19th in the league in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 29% of their shot attempts, ranking 27th in the NBA. San Antonio is 19th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.1 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.3 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 50%, which is 26th in the NBA.

Advanced Statistics

Sacramento is 18th in the NBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.3 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.9 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 55%, which is 1st in the league. The Kings are 30th in the NBA in offensive rating with 103.1, and their defensive rating of 112.2 is ranked 1st. In terms of pace they are 29th in the league with 94.3 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 50% is 25th. As a team they are 30th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 27% of their shots, ranking 29th in the league.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Sacramento +7 and under 214 total points

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