Kings Vs Grizzlies: Kings try to snap franchise-worst 16-game skid in Memphis
The Sacramento Kings will try to snap a 16-game losing streak when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies in the kings vs grizzlies matchup set for 8 p. m. ET at FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn.
Kings Vs Grizzlies odds and model projection
The Grizzlies enter as 3. 5-point favorites in the latest Kings vs. Grizzlies odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, with the over/under listed at 232. 5. A projection model that simulated the matchup 10, 000 times is going Under on the point total and finds one side of the spread hitting nearly 60% of the time.
How both teams arrive
Sacramento (12-46) is coming off a 139-122 loss at San Antonio on Saturday and has dropped 16 straight games. Memphis (21-34) also lost Saturday, falling 136-120 at Miami that same day. The Kings have lost all three meetings with Memphis this season and are 3-26 on the road; the Grizzlies are 11-15 at home and sit third in the Southwest Division.
Series history and recent meetings
The Kings still lead the all-time series 59-53, but Memphis has won the last three meetings between the clubs. Tipoff is set for 8 p. m. ET from FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn., where the Grizzlies will try to extend that mini-run and the Kings will try to stop their franchise-worst skid.
What the projection model says and its recent form
The SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates games 10, 000 times, has displayed strong recent form across other sports: it entered Week 17 on an 11-1 run on top-ranked over/under picks dating back to last year and was on a 20-11 run on top-rated college basketball side picks. The model is also on a 38-18 roll on top-rated NBA picks. It simulated the Kings vs. Grizzlies matchup 10, 000 times and came out favoring the Under while indicating one side of the spread lands nearly 60% of the time. The projection model invited readers to join for the full pick breakdown.
Tipoff from FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn., is at 8 p. m. ET, when both teams will take the floor and settle whether Sacramento can end its 16-game losing streak or Memphis will extend its winning streak in the season series.
