NBA Predictions: Will the Grizzlies upset the Kings in Memphis? 4/6/18

Kings vs. Grizzlies Prediction

Are the Memphis Grizzlies a good bet to cover the spread versus the Sacramento Kings Friday night in Memphis? The two teams will tip off at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Game Snapshot

(515) Sacramento Kings at (516) Memphis Grizzlies

Friday, April 6, 2018

TV: N/A, 8:00 p.m. ET

CURRENT ODDS

According to oddsmakers from online sportsbook YouWager, the Kings are 3-point road favorites to beat the Grizzlies, while the over/under currently sits at 202.5 points.

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LINE MOVEMENT

The Kings opened as 3-point underdog but the line jumped the fence and they’re now 3-point underdogs. The total, meanwhile has not moved after hitting the board at 202.5.

PUBLIC BETTING

As of this writing, 57% of the betting tickets wagered at online sportsbooks are on the Kings to cover the point spread tonight. Meanwhile, 55% of the betting tickets are on the over.

KEY INJURY TO WATCH

Marc Gasol (rest) is out tonight and so is Mike Conley, who is out for the season with a heel injury. Chandler Parsons (knee) is also out for the year and both Andrew Harrison (wrist) and JaMychal Green (knee) are out tonight. Skal Labissiere (ankle) is questionable for the Kings and so is Garrett Temple (ankle).

BETTING STRATEGY

The Kings are just 1-5 against the spread in their last six games in Memphis and 2-8 against the number in their last 10 games against the Grizzlies. Memphis is also 4-1 against the spread in its last five games overall, is 4-0 against the number in its last four games playing on days and is 4-1 ATS in its last five games versus Western Conference. The Kings are also just 1-5 against the number in their last six games when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

 

SUNDAY NBA PREDICTIONS: MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES +3