Sacramento Kings vs Phoenix Suns Prediction, Preview and Odds - 02/13/2024

by Rod Pearson

Monday, Feb 12, 2024
Game Time: 10:00 pm ET, Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Venue:  Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ
Where to Watch:  TNT, MAX


Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Kings +4, Suns -4; Over/Under:  243 points
Bet365:  Point Spread:  Kings +4, Suns -4; Over/Under:  243 points
BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Kings +4, Suns -4; Over/Under:  243 points

Season Record

Sacramento Kings:  30-22 (3rd place, Pacific Division)
Phoenix Suns:  31-22 (2nd place, Pacific Division)

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Sacramento Kings:  6-4 last 10
Phoenix Suns:  6-4 last 10


Sacramento Kings vs Phoenix Suns Preview and Analysis


The Kings are entering this game with a 30-22 record overall and they are 15-13 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder in their last game. Malik Monk led the team in points in that game with 26 while Domantas Sabonis was next on the team with 21 points. Domantas Sabonis led the team in assists in that game with 14 while Domantas Sabonis led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 48.9% from the field, 38.1% from 3-point range, and 69.2% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 118.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 118.1 PPG against them. The Kings have an ATS record of 27-24-1 this season and their O/U record is 26-23-3.



The Suns are entering this game with a 31-22 record overall and they are 16-11 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Golden State Warriors in their last game. Devin Booker led the team in points in that game with 32 while Kevin Durant was next on the team with 24 points. Kevin Durant led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Kevin Durant led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 45.7% from the field, 32.4% from 3-point range, and 93.8% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 114.4 PPG against them. The Suns have an ATS record of 21-30-2 this season and their O/U record is 26-26-1.


Kings vs Suns Prediction

The current betting odds have the Suns listed as a 4 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Suns have looked really good in their games this season with their 31-22 record overall which has them surging up the standings in the West right now, holding down a playoff spot. They have looked good on their home court this season too with their 16-11 home record. Meanwhile, the Kings have also looked good in their games this season with their 30-22 record overall which has them in a play-in spot for the playoffs in the West right now but also right on the cusp os a true playoff spot. They haven't been at their best in their road games this year with their 15-13 road record and they just lost their last game in a blowout on the road against the Thunder. They are 6-4 in their last 10 games just like the Suns are, but the Suns have been the hotter team in the NBA over the last month and they have a lot more momentum on their side with how good they have been looking lately. The Suns will also be looking to bounce back on their home court here after losing a really close game to the Warriors on the road by 1 point in their last one when they went into that game with 3 wins in a row. The best way to place a bet here is on the Suns to cover the spread in this game. 

Kings Suns Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Tuesday, February 13, 2024 (10:00 pm ET start time) is Suns 123 Kings 114.
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NBA Betting Trends


Sacramento Kings: 15-8 ATS after a game where they failed to cover the spread. 33-23 ATS after a loss by 10 points or more. 44-24 ATS in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 230. 38-26 UNDER as a road underdog. 7-1 UNDER after 3 straight games where they made 47% of their shots or better. 6-0 UNDER after 5 or more consecutive overs.

Phoenix Suns: 9-17 ATS in home games. 1-7 ATS after a loss by 6 points or less. 4-9 ATS off an upset loss as a favorite. 12-3 UNDER after a close loss by 3 points or less. 31-18 UNDER off a road loss. 19-12 UNDER in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 230.

Key Injuries


Sacramento Kings:  S. Vezenkov (SF) Late Feb - Ankle. C. Duarte (SG) Late Feb - Ankle.

Phoenix Suns:  D. Lee (SG) Out indefinitely - Knee.


Notable Quotes


“SGA (Gilgeous-Alexander) played like an MVP candidate. We threw the kitchen sink at him and he still scored 38. And then Jalen Williams was really, really big. And I say he’s big because he had 32 but he was extremely efficient throughout the course of the night.” - Mike Brown after his team’s loss against the Thunder in their game on Sunday.


“We just weren’t at our best. We played a pretty good basketball game, played well enough to beat these guys. One play in the final two seconds swings the outcome.” - Frank Vogel after his team’s loss against the Warriors in their game on Saturday.


Starting Lineups


Sacramento Kings
PG De'Aaron Fox
SG Kevin Huerter
SF Harrison Barnes
PF Keegan Murray
C Domantas Sabonis

Phoenix Suns
PG Devin Booker
SG Bradley Beal
SF Grayson Allen
PF Kevin Durant
C Jusuf Nurkic

Statistical Leaders


Sacramento Kings
PPG: D. Fox (26.4)
APG: D. Sabonis (8.3)
Reb/G: D. Sabonis (13.2)

Phoenix Suns
PPG: K. Durant (28.3)
APG: D. Booker (7.1)
Reb/G: J. Nurkic (10.2)

Coaches:
Sacramento Kings: Mike Brown (2nd season)
Phoenix Suns: Frank Vogel (1st season)



Rod Pearson

About the Author:

Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life.  He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years.  In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective.  Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.

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