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  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Pistons vs Kings

The Detroit Pistons meet the Sacramento Kings in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Pistons to Overpower Kings

We are confident that the Pistons will cover the spread. -8 seems a more than generous line and you can get -114 that they will win by a bigger margin against the Kings.

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Kings Overcame Pistons in Previous Matchup

Detroit Pistons have won back-to-back games. A 110-102 triumph recently occurred on the road at Moda Center when playing Portland Trail Blazers. Jalen Duren poured in 26 points, with Ausar Thompson contributing 18 and Duncan Robinson adding 15.

Sacramento Kings won their last game, beating Houston Rockets at home. It was a 125-124 (OT) win at Golden 1 Center. DeMar DeRozan registered 27 points, Keegan Murray scored 26, while Dennis Schroeder had 24 points and 10 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 127-117 win for the Kings at Little Caesars Arena when they last played the Pistons. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Kings victories.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons logo Pistons 23 6 0.793 118.6 111.8 6.8 13-2 10-4 5-3 17-5 8-2 2W
Kings logo Kings 7 22 0.241 111.5 122 -10.5 4-9 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1W
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Detroit Pistons – Last 10 Games

The Pistons have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 118.2 points, 48.7 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 10.6 steals and 5.8 blocks while shooting 46.7% from the field and 73.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 109.8 points and 40.2 rebounds per matchup.

Cade Cunningham is averaging 22.8 points and 8.8 assists, while Jalen Duren averages 8.5 rebounds and Duncan Robinson 2.0 (34.5%) 3-pointers made.

Sacramento Kings – Last 10 Games

The Kings have won 2 and lost 8 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 111.2 points, 42.7 rebounds, 24.3 assists, 9.9 steals and 5.9 blocks per game while shooting 45.7% from the field and 71.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 120.0 points and 47.6 rebounds.

DeMar DeRozan is averaging 18.7 points, Maxime Raynaud 8.5 rebounds and Russell Westbrook 9.0 assists, while Zach LaVine has an average of 1.7 (41.5%) 3-pointers made.

Detroit Pistons vs Sacramento Kings Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Detroit Pistons vs Sacramento Kings betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

There’s a case for backing Pistons against the spread in this NBA contest. The line looks attractive considering you can get odds of -114 when it comes to the favorites at -8.

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Key Pistons vs Kings stats:

  • The -8 line has been covered by Pistons in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -8 line has been covered by Pistons in 2 consecutive games.
  • The +8 line hasn’t been covered by Kings in 13 of their last 20 games.
  • The +8 line hasn’t been covered by Kings in 6 of their last 10 games at home.

Pistons -8 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, there’s a 53.2% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tobias Harris Over 2.5 Assists +116 BetMGM logo

Tobias Harris (Pistons) has racked up Over 2.5 assists in 4 straight games. We can therefore place a Player Assists bet at +116 with confidence, with our pick expected to cover the line.

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Maxime Raynaud Under 13.5 Points -101 BetMGM logo

Maxime Raynaud (Kings) has totaled an average of 10.6 points in the past 5 games at home. Using this stat, we’re happy to take the -101 when it comes to him failing to cover the line on Player Points.

Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Pistons -8
Totals Under 228.5
Player Assists Tobias Harris Over 2.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Pistons Pistons logo 118 - 105 Kings logo Kings

There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on the Pistons to enjoy a 118-105 winning scoreline.

Detroit Pistons vs Sacramento Kings Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Make Pistons Big Favorites

Detroit Pistons are regarded as having a 78% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -345. The market suggests that Sacramento Kings are least likely to win at +275.

The spread is currently 8, with the total points line at 228.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you want to bet Under 228.5, there are odds of -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Cade Cunningham Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

In terms of scoring most points, favorite Cade Cunningham is available at -118 to rack up Over 26.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -108 is available.

Player Points
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 26.5
-118
Under 26.5
-108
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DeMar DeRozan (Kings)
Over 19.5
-123
Under 19.5
-103
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Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 18.5
-102
Under 18.5
-125
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Keegan Murray (Kings)
Over 16.5
-108
Under 16.5
-119
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Player Assists
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 9.5
+102
Under 9.5
-135
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Tobias Harris (Pistons)
Over 2.5
+116
Under 2.5
-154
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Ausar Thompson (Pistons)
Over 2.5
-125
Under 2.5
-105
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Caris LeVert (Pistons)
Over 2.5
+136
Under 2.5
-179
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Kings Have Eight Defeats Across Their Last Ten Home Outings

The Kings have gone 2-8 across their last 10 home games, averaging 107.30 points on offense and surrendering 122.80 on defense.

The Pistons have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 games away from home, scoring 117.90 points per contest and conceding 114.10.

The Pistons beat the Kings 114-113 when they last met at Golden 1 Center. Over the past 8 head-to-head meetings at Golden 1 Center, the Pistons have collected five wins, while the Kings have three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O228.5 U228.5
Sacramento Kings logo Sacramento Kings Home Stats 2-8 230.10 107.30 122.80 7 3
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Away Stats 7-3 232.00 117.90 114.10 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O228.5 = Games Over 228.5 Points
  • U228.5 = Games Under 228.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Stats
Sacramento Kings logo Sacramento Kings Stats
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Detroit Pistons Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cade Cunningham 26 35.77 689 239 26.5 9.2 2.0 6.3 0.8 1.4
Duncan Robinson 27 30.19 327 53 12.1 2.0 2.8 2.9 0.3 0.9
Jalen Duren 26 28.81 477 45 18.3 1.7 0.0 11.0 1.0 0.8

Sacramento Kings Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Keegan Murray 14 38.29 222 21 15.9 1.5 1.4 6.8 1.6 1.5
DeMar DeRozan 29 33.25 534 101 18.4 3.5 0.9 3.3 0.3 1.4
Domantas Sabonis 11 33.18 189 41 17.2 3.7 0.4 12.3 0.2 1.2

Injuries & Suspensions

Detroit Pistons Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Detroit Pistons Lineups

22 Dec NBA
Pistons 110-102 Trail Blazers
20 Dec NBA
Hornets 86-112 Pistons
18 Dec NBA
Pistons 114-116 Mavericks
15 Dec NBA
Pistons 112-105 Celtics
12 Dec NBA
Hawks 115-142 Pistons
06 Dec NBA
Bucks 112-124 Pistons
05 Dec NBA
Trail Blazers 116-122 Pistons
03 Dec NBA
Pistons 109-113 Bucks
01 Dec NBA
Hawks 98-99 Pistons
29 Nov NBA
Pistons 138-135 Heat

Previous Sacramento Kings Lineups

21 Dec NBA
Rockets 124-125 Kings
20 Dec NBA
Trail Blazers 98-93 Kings
18 Dec NBA
Kings 133-134 Trail Blazers
14 Dec NBA
Kings 103-117 Timberwolves
11 Dec NBA
Nuggets 136-105 Kings
08 Dec NBA
Kings 105-116 Pacers
06 Dec NBA
Kings 127-111 Heat
03 Dec NBA
Kings 95-121 Rockets
30 Nov NBA
Grizzlies 115-107 Kings
28 Nov NBA
Kings 119-128 Jazz

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 20 8 0.714 120.6 112.9 7.7 14-2 6-6 5-2 16-8 8-2 1W
Celtics 18 11 0.621 116 110 6 10-5 8-6 5-4 14-8 8-2 3W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Raptors 17 13 0.567 113.5 112.3 1.2 8-7 9-6 3-6 15-9 3-7 2L
Nets 8 19 0.296 109.1 114.2 -5.1 4-11 4-8 2-7 7-14 5-5 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 23 6 0.793 118.6 111.8 6.8 13-2 10-4 5-3 17-5 8-2 2W
Cavaliers 16 14 0.533 119.3 117.5 1.8 10-8 6-6 6-2 13-11 4-6 1W
Bulls 13 15 0.464 119.5 123 -3.5 7-6 6-9 3-5 10-10 4-6 3W
Bucks 11 18 0.379 113.1 116.9 -3.8 8-8 3-10 3-4 9-13 3-7 3L
Pacers 6 23 0.207 109.7 117.9 -8.2 5-10 1-13 2-5 4-13 3-7 5L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 16 13 0.552 117.4 115.1 2.3 10-5 6-8 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Heat 15 14 0.517 120.2 117.8 2.4 10-4 5-10 2-3 9-9 2-8 2L
Hawks 15 15 0.5 118.7 119.4 -0.7 5-8 10-7 4-2 9-10 3-7 3L
Hornets 9 20 0.31 115.1 119.2 -4.1 6-8 3-12 2-4 8-14 4-6 2L
Wizards 5 22 0.185 112.7 126.1 -13.4 2-10 3-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 3 0.897 122.3 106.2 16.1 14-1 12-2 5-2 22-3 8-2 1W
Nuggets 21 7 0.75 125.1 116 9.1 9-5 12-2 3-1 15-6 8-2 1W
Timberwolves 19 10 0.655 118.6 113.8 4.8 11-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 2W
Trail Blazers 12 17 0.414 117.5 120.9 -3.4 5-7 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 1L
Jazz 10 18 0.357 119.6 127.1 -7.5 7-9 3-9 0-6 6-13 4-6 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 15 15 0.5 114.2 112.3 1.9 9-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 5-5 2W
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
Kings 7 22 0.241 111.5 122 -10.5 4-9 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 21 7 0.75 120.1 113.7 6.4 10-2 11-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 6W
Rockets 17 9 0.654 121 112.2 8.8 8-2 9-7 2-3 10-8 5-5 1L
Grizzlies 13 16 0.448 114.3 115.8 -1.5 6-8 7-8 4-3 12-9 6-4 2L
Mavericks 11 19 0.367 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-10 2-6 5-13 6-4 2L
Pelicans 8 22 0.267 115.4 122.2 -6.8 6-12 2-10 3-6 4-19 5-5 5W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 23 6 0.793 118.6 111.8 6.8 13-2 10-4 5-3 17-5 8-2 2W
Knicks 20 8 0.714 120.6 112.9 7.7 14-2 6-6 5-2 16-8 8-2 1W
Celtics 18 11 0.621 116 110 6 10-5 8-6 5-4 14-8 8-2 3W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Raptors 17 13 0.567 113.5 112.3 1.2 8-7 9-6 3-6 15-9 3-7 2L
Magic 16 13 0.552 117.4 115.1 2.3 10-5 6-8 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 16 14 0.533 119.3 117.5 1.8 10-8 6-6 6-2 13-11 4-6 1W
Heat 15 14 0.517 120.2 117.8 2.4 10-4 5-10 2-3 9-9 2-8 2L
Hawks 15 15 0.5 118.7 119.4 -0.7 5-8 10-7 4-2 9-10 3-7 3L
Bulls 13 15 0.464 119.5 123 -3.5 7-6 6-9 3-5 10-10 4-6 3W
Bucks 11 18 0.379 113.1 116.9 -3.8 8-8 3-10 3-4 9-13 3-7 3L
Hornets 9 20 0.31 115.1 119.2 -4.1 6-8 3-12 2-4 8-14 4-6 2L
Nets 8 19 0.296 109.1 114.2 -5.1 4-11 4-8 2-7 7-14 5-5 1W
Pacers 6 23 0.207 109.7 117.9 -8.2 5-10 1-13 2-5 4-13 3-7 5L
Wizards 5 22 0.185 112.7 126.1 -13.4 2-10 3-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 3 0.897 122.3 106.2 16.1 14-1 12-2 5-2 22-3 8-2 1W
Spurs 21 7 0.75 120.1 113.7 6.4 10-2 11-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 6W
Nuggets 21 7 0.75 125.1 116 9.1 9-5 12-2 3-1 15-6 8-2 1W
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 19 10 0.655 118.6 113.8 4.8 11-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 2W
Rockets 17 9 0.654 121 112.2 8.8 8-2 9-7 2-3 10-8 5-5 1L
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 15 15 0.5 114.2 112.3 1.9 9-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 5-5 2W
Grizzlies 13 16 0.448 114.3 115.8 -1.5 6-8 7-8 4-3 12-9 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 12 17 0.414 117.5 120.9 -3.4 5-7 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 1L
Mavericks 11 19 0.367 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-10 2-6 5-13 6-4 2L
Jazz 10 18 0.357 119.6 127.1 -7.5 7-9 3-9 0-6 6-13 4-6 3L
Pelicans 8 22 0.267 115.4 122.2 -6.8 6-12 2-10 3-6 4-19 5-5 5W
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
Kings 7 22 0.241 111.5 122 -10.5 4-9 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 3 0.897 122.3 106.2 16.1 14-1 12-2 5-2 22-3 8-2 1W
Pistons 23 6 0.793 118.6 111.8 6.8 13-2 10-4 5-3 17-5 8-2 2W
Nuggets 21 7 0.75 125.1 116 9.1 9-5 12-2 3-1 15-6 8-2 1W
Spurs 21 7 0.75 120.1 113.7 6.4 10-2 11-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 6W
Knicks 20 8 0.714 120.6 112.9 7.7 14-2 6-6 5-2 16-8 8-2 1W
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 19 10 0.655 118.6 113.8 4.8 11-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 2W
Rockets 17 9 0.654 121 112.2 8.8 8-2 9-7 2-3 10-8 5-5 1L
Celtics 18 11 0.621 116 110 6 10-5 8-6 5-4 14-8 8-2 3W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Raptors 17 13 0.567 113.5 112.3 1.2 8-7 9-6 3-6 15-9 3-7 2L
Magic 16 13 0.552 117.4 115.1 2.3 10-5 6-8 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Cavaliers 16 14 0.533 119.3 117.5 1.8 10-8 6-6 6-2 13-11 4-6 1W
Heat 15 14 0.517 120.2 117.8 2.4 10-4 5-10 2-3 9-9 2-8 2L
Hawks 15 15 0.5 118.7 119.4 -0.7 5-8 10-7 4-2 9-10 3-7 3L
Warriors 15 15 0.5 114.2 112.3 1.9 9-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 5-5 2W
Bulls 13 15 0.464 119.5 123 -3.5 7-6 6-9 3-5 10-10 4-6 3W
Grizzlies 13 16 0.448 114.3 115.8 -1.5 6-8 7-8 4-3 12-9 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 12 17 0.414 117.5 120.9 -3.4 5-7 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 1L
Bucks 11 18 0.379 113.1 116.9 -3.8 8-8 3-10 3-4 9-13 3-7 3L
Mavericks 11 19 0.367 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-10 2-6 5-13 6-4 2L
Jazz 10 18 0.357 119.6 127.1 -7.5 7-9 3-9 0-6 6-13 4-6 3L
Hornets 9 20 0.31 115.1 119.2 -4.1 6-8 3-12 2-4 8-14 4-6 2L
Nets 8 19 0.296 109.1 114.2 -5.1 4-11 4-8 2-7 7-14 5-5 1W
Pelicans 8 22 0.267 115.4 122.2 -6.8 6-12 2-10 3-6 4-19 5-5 5W
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
Kings 7 22 0.241 111.5 122 -10.5 4-9 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1W
Pacers 6 23 0.207 109.7 117.9 -8.2 5-10 1-13 2-5 4-13 3-7 5L
Wizards 5 22 0.185 112.7 126.1 -13.4 2-10 3-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak