NBA Predictions: Is under smart play for Kings at Spurs? 4/9/18

Kings vs. Spurs Pick

Are the Sacramento Kings and host San Antonio Spurs going to play a low-scoring game today when they meet at 8:30PM ET?

713 Sacramento Kings at 714 San Antonio Spurs, 8:30PM ET

CURRENT ODDS

According to oddsmakers at YouWager, the Spurs are a 14.5-point favorite on the spread line. The total is set at 202 points.

Bet NBA Action For Monday, April 9, 2018

LINE MOVEMENT

San Antonio opened as a 13-point favorite, while the total has risen after opening at 198.5. The Spurs appear to be a 14.5-point favorite, while the total ranges from 201 to 202.5 at various books.

PUBLIC BETTING

As of Monday afternoon, 57 percent of public bets are siding with San Antonio. Online wager info also says that 51 percent of bets are being placed on the over.

INJURY TO WATCH

Sacramento power forward Skal Labissiere (ankle) is doubtful to play tonight. Small forward Garrett Temple (ankle), power forward Zach Randolph (personal) and shooting guard Iman Shumpert (foot) are all out indefinitely. Power forward Harry Giles (knees) is out for the season. For the Spurs, small forward Kawhi Leonard (quadricep) is out indefinitely.

BETTING STRATEGY

The Spurs play their best basketball at a slow pace, whille the Kings play at one of the slowest tempos in the NBA and are not a strong offensive team. Although the last six meetings between these two teams have gone over, I think the formula is in a good spot for this one to go under as San Antonio is in the thick of a playoff race and will be very focused on the defensive end.

NBA DAILY PREDICTION: KINGS/SPURS UNDER 202

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