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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Sacramento Kings vs. Portland Trail Blazers, another article in our weekly series of free NBA betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free NBA betting breakdown article is for Friday, March 31st.
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Today's Betting Overview - Kings @ Trail Blazers
The Kings take on the Trail Blazers on Friday, March 31st at Moda Center, Portland. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NBA games throughout the 2022-2023 season.
- Matchup: Sacramento Kings (46-30) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (32-44)
- Date: Friday, March 31st
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Venue: Moda Center
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Kings & Trail Blazers Key Injuries
Kings
- Matthew Dellavedova (Out) Finger
Trail Blazers
- Damian Lillard (Out) Calf
- Jerami Grant (Out) Quad
- Jusuf Nurkic (Out) Knee
- Justise Winslow (Out) Ankle
- Ryan Arcidiacono (Doubtful) Back
- Anfernee Simons (Out) Foot
- Cam Reddish (Doubtful) Back
- Keon Johnson (Out) Finger
- Trendon Watford (Questionable) Ankle
- Ibou Badji (Out) Knee
Sacramento Kings - NBA Betting Analysis
The Kings enter today's game looking to build some momentum after a 120-80 win over the Trail Blazers. Malik Monk and his 19 led the way for the Kings. Not only did Sacramento win the game, but they also covered the spread as 14.5-point favorites.
With the win, the team has moved to 46-30, placing them 3rd in the Western Conference. So far this season, they have gone 23-16 at home and 23-14 on the road. This season, Sacramento's ATS record sits at 41-34.
This season, the Kings' offense has been excellent, ranking 1st in the NBA at 121.0 points per game. Sacramento has averaged 120 points per contest over their last five games. A key to the team's offensive success is their ability to push the pace while not sacrificing efficiency. This year, the Kings are 10th in possessions per game, while also hitting 37.2% of their three-point field goal attempts. Currently, Sacramento's overall effective field goal percentage of 57.4% is 2nd in the NBA.
At 115.8 points allowed per game, the Kings' defense is just 26th in the league. The unit has had a tough time generating turnovers, averaging 13.2 per game, which is 17th overall. This season, opposing teams have shot 48.1% from the field and 37.1% from beyond the arc. Yet, Sacramento has been solid on the glass, with a defensive rebounding average of 10th per game in the NBA.
Portland Trail Blazers - NBA Betting Analysis
The Trail Blazers enter today's game having lost four straight, including a 120-80 loss to the Kings. Shaedon Sharpe led the team in scoring with 30 points on 37.0% shooting. Going into the game, oddsmakers had Portland as the 14.5 point underdog, resulting in an ATS loss for the team.
Now, the Trail Blazers' overall record sits at 32-44, placing them 13th in the Western Conference. The team's current record at home is 17-22 and 15-22 on the road. The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in 2 straight games and have an overall ATS record of 36-40.
Currently, the Trail Blazers are ranked 19th among all NBA teams with an average of 113.4 points per game. However, if their recent performance is any indication, they may drop in the rankings soon. Over their last five games, they have averaged just 101 points per contest. Portland's three-point shooting numbers have been impressive this year, ranking 12th in the NBA with a shooting percentage of 36.5%. However, their overall numbers have suffered from an average pace of 97.7 possessions per game, which is just 24th. Their current field goal percentage of 47.4% is 17th in the league.
Defensively, the Trail Blazers enter today's game having allowed an average of 115.8 points per game, placing them 26th in the league. One problem for the unit has been their inability to generate turnovers, ranking 19th at 13.8 per game. This year, opponents have hit 48.1% of their field goal attempts and 37.1% of their shots from beyond the arc. However, Portland has held up well on the boards, ranking 10th in the NBA in defensive rebounds per game.
Today's NBA Betting Pick - Kings vs. Trail Blazers
Today's matchup will be the 3rd game of the season between the Kings and Trail Blazers. So far, the Kings have the leg up in the series 2-1. Looking back to the last game between the teams, they combined for 223 points which was below the over/under line of 229.5. The Kings went into the game as the 3.0 point favorites but lost the game straight-up by a score of 115-108, giving the Trail Blazers both a straight-up and ATS win.
In the Kings' previous five games as the favorite, they have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 2-3 against the spread. In their last three road contests, they are 2-1 ATS and 2-1 straight up. Their previous ten games have an over/under mark of 5-5 with an average of 237 points per contest.
Across Portland's last five games at home, they have an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight-up. As the underdog, the Trail Blazers are 0-3 straight up on an average scoring differential of -26 points per game. This has led to an ATS mark of 2-1. Their previous ten games have ended in an average of 226 points per game and an over/under mark of 6-4.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: SAC -14.5
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Under 231.5
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