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Our Kings vs Jazz prediction for this NBA game is Kings -6, -105.

The Kings battle the Jazz in this Western Conference matchup. Both teams will be playing the 2nd game of back-to-backs.

Offshore Odds: Kings Are Decent Favorites on The Road

TeamSpreadMoney LineTotal
Kings-6 (-105)-225O 234.5 (-110)
Jazz+6 (-115)+195U 234.5 (-110)

Fox Leading The Way on Offense

The Kings just played yesterday and secured their 1st win of the season, beating the Trail Blazers 111-98 at home. Sacramento outscored the Trail Blazers in 3 of the 4 quarters, taking an 18-point lead into the 4th. De’Aaron Fox led the Kings in scoring with 24 points, and Sacramento shot 45 percent from the field. The big difference in the game was the Kings’ 14-4 advantage in 3-pointers.

In the Kings’ win against the Blazers, Fox reached the 10,000-point milestone in his career. Additionally, Domantas Sabonis recorded a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds. Sacramento needs more bench scoring and increased production in the paint. The Kings will look for a strong start against the Jazz and aim to gradually pull away as the game progresses.

Jazz Trying to Tighten up The Defense

The Jazz just lost their 3rd game in a row, starting the season 0-3. Utah fell to the Mavericks on the road, 110-102. The Jazz played from behind right from the start and couldn’t overcome an early 8-point deficit. While Utah was effective at getting to the free throw line, they shot only 37 percent from the field and struggled to score points in the paint.

In the game against the Mavericks, Utah’s Taylor Hendricks fractured his right fibula and dislocated his ankle. He will be out for the season, which will hurt the Jazz defensively and slow down their rebuilding process. In 2 of their first 3 games this season, defense has been an issue, as the Jazz have allowed more than 126 points in 2 home games.

Kings vs Jazz Prediction

Both of these teams are playing the 2nd game of back-to-backs. There might be some tired legs early on, but one team will find their scoring quickly, and that’s the Kings. Sacramento is the better team on both sides of the ball, with more efficient starters and improved efficiency from 3-point range. The Jazz have struggled defensively and just had a poor shooting game.

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