Sacramento Kings vs Phoenix Suns Prediction and Preview | Nov. 10, 2024
It's an 11-game Sunday in the NBA, including the Sacramento Kings vs Phoenix Suns matchup. The Kings are playing inconsistent basketball this season and are coming off a loss to the LA Clippers. The Suns, meanwhile, have won seven in a row and are atop the Western Conference with an 8-1 record.
Sacramento dropped to 5-4 for the season following a 107-98 defeat to the LA Clippers. It has been a tough campaign for a Kings team still adjusting to the addition of DeMar DeRozan. They are really solid on both sides of the ball but can't seem to put it together just yet.
Meanwhile, Phoenix has been playing really well under coach Mike Budenholzer. Kevin Durant is playing like an MVP although he's set to miss the next two weeks due to a calf strain. Devin Booker and Bradley Beal have to step up if the Suns want to maintain their spot atop the West.
Sacramento Kings vs Phoenix Suns game details, odds, preview, betting tips and prediction
The Kings-Suns game is scheduled for an 8 p.m. EST tip-off at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. It will be televised locally on NBC Sports California in Sacramento and the AZFamily channel in Phoenix.
Fans can also catch the game via live streaming on platformsm like NBA League Pass and FuboTV, which are both paid subscriptions.
Sacramento Kings vs Phoenix Suns odds
Moneyline: Kings (+105) vs Suns (-125)
Spread: Kings +1.5 (-110) vs Suns -1.5 (-110)
Total (O/U): Kings o229.5 (-110) vs Suns u229.5 (-110)
Sacramento Kings vs Phoenix Suns preview
Sunday's game will be the 251st regular season game between the Kings and the Suns since their first one on Dec. 13, 1968, when the Suns were known as the Cincinnati Royals. The Suns won last season's series 3-2, losing the first two before taking the final three matchups.
It has been an even matchup, with each team having five wins in their past 10 games. However, the Kings haven't won a season series over Phoenix since the 2018-19 NBA season.
Sacramento Kings vs Phoenix Suns betting tips
De'Aaron Fox has an over/under of 24.5 points, which is just slightly below his season average of 24.6 points per game this season. He's favored to go under despite scoring at least 25 points in two of his last three games. Take the risk, and bet on him to go over 24.5 on Sunday.
Devin Booker, meanwhile, is averaging just 23.1 PPG this season due to the hot start by Kevin Durant. But with KD out, Booker's scoring likely increases against Sacramento. He's favored to go over 29.5 points, which is not a bad bet to take considering he will be the first option on offense.
Sacramento Kings vs Phoenix Suns prediction
While it's tempting to pick the Kings to beat the Suns on Sunday due to Kevin Durant's absence, Phoenix is still favored to win. They went 5-2 without KD last season and will play the game at home.
The prediction will be a win for the Suns and to cover the spread. The total will likely be UNDER 229.5.