Kings vs Trail Blazers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 18

  • The Trail Blazers are -8.5 favorites vs. the Kings
  • Total (Over/Under): 239.5 points
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The Sacramento Kings visit Moda Center to take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Portland, OR.

The Trail Blazers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-115).

The Kings vs Trail Blazers Over/Under is 239.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Kings are 8-18 against the spread, while the Trail Blazers are 14-12 against the spread.


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Kings vs. Trail Blazers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Sacramento Kings+8.5 -105O 239.5 -110275
Portland Trail Blazers -8.5 -115U 239.5 -110-350

Trail Blazers vs Kings Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Trail Blazers will win Thursday‘s game with 72.4% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Kings and Trail Blazers.

Trail Blazers vs Kings Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Kings will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 64.3% confidence.


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  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the Team Total Under in 40 of their last 64 games (+12.60 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 21 of their last 30 away games (+10.75 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 14 games (+7.70 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 29 away games (+7.60 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have covered the 2Q Spread in 19 of their last 29 away games (+7.55 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 40 of their last 67 games (+24.42 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have covered the 2H Spread in 44 of their last 67 games (+20.42 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 39 of their last 67 games (+13.78 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have covered the 3Q Spread in 42 of their last 67 games (+12.85 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 31 games at home (+12.10 Units / 35% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Kings have gone 8-18 (-11.8 Units / -41.26% ROI).

  • 6-20 against the Moneyline (-5.7 Units / -20.28% ROI)
  • 11-15 against the Over for game total points (-5.5 Units / -19.23% ROI)
  • 15-11 against the Under for game total points (+2.9 Units / 10.14% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Trail Blazers have gone 14-12 (+0.8 Units / 2.8% ROI).

  • 10-16 against the Moneyline (-3.35 Units / -9.78% ROI)
  • 17-9 against the Over for game total points (+7.1 Units / 24.83% ROI)
  • 9-17 against the Under for game total points (-9.7 Units / -33.92% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 77 games (-18.60 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 74 games (-18.20 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 55 games (-16.80 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 71 games (-15.00 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the Game Total Under in 36 of their last 82 games (-14.60 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only covered the 4Q Spread in 15 of their last 50 games (-25.50 Units / -44% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 30 of their last 82 games (-24.15 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 66 games (-23.25 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 64 games (-22.60 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 50 games (-22.15 Units / -40% ROI)

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Sacramento Kings: Keys to the Game vs. the Portland Trail Blazers

The Kings are 3-6 (.333) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Kings are winless (0-13) when shooting 40% or worse from the field since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .097

The Kings are 5-15 (.250) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .464

The Kings are winless (0-19) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .090

Portland Trail Blazers: Keys to the Game vs. the Sacramento Kings

The Trail Blazers averaged 1.21 points per shot (4,307 points/3,549 shots) in the second half in the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.31

The Trail Blazers had a TS% of 48% in the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Trail Blazers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (648 assists/ 441 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Trail Blazers shot 44% (1,554/3,549) in the second half in the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

Sacramento Kings Offensive Stats & Trends

The Kings are 3-6 (.333) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Kings are winless (0-13) when shooting 40% or worse from the field since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .097

The Kings are 5-15 (.250) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .464

The Kings are winless (0-19) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .090

Portland Trail Blazers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers averaged 1.21 points per shot (4,307 points/3,549 shots) in the second half in the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.31

The Trail Blazers had a TS% of 48% in the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Trail Blazers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (648 assists/ 441 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Trail Blazers shot 44% (1,554/3,549) in the second half in the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

Sacramento Kings Defensive Stats & Trends

The Kings are 3-6 (.333) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Kings are winless (0-13) when shooting 40% or worse from the field since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .097

The Kings are 5-15 (.250) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .464

The Kings are winless (0-19) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .090

Portland Trail Blazers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers averaged 1.21 points per shot (4,307 points/3,549 shots) in the second half in the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.31

The Trail Blazers had a TS% of 48% in the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Trail Blazers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (648 assists/ 441 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Trail Blazers shot 44% (1,554/3,549) in the second half in the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%


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