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NBA Betting Preview: Heat vs Kings

The Miami Heat 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.

Points at a Premium

We’ve identified a betting angle for Heat vs Kings on the totals. Our prediction is Under 237.5 points which is currently available at odds of -110.

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Kings Overcame Heat in Last H2H

Miami Heat have been defeated in their previous four road games. They recently suffered a 135-112 loss against Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Norman Powell poured in 21 points, with Andrew Wiggins contributing 18 and Kel'el Ware adding 15.

Sacramento Kings lost when they last took to the court. At Golden 1 Center, they were turned over 117-110 at home to Portland Trail Blazers. Offensively, Malik Monk led the way, scoring 23, while Russell Westbrook added 23 and Zach LaVine 18.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Kings claim a 127-111 win over the Heat at Kaseya Center. The Kings have three straight wins against the Heat. They’ve also claimed 5 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat logo Heat 22 21 0.512 119.3 118.3 1 15-7 7-14 3-3 12-12 4-6 1L
Kings logo Kings 12 31 0.279 110.6 120.5 -9.9 9-14 3-17 2-7 8-25 4-6 1L
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Miami Heat – Last 10 Games

The Heat have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 113.8 points, 45.3 rebounds, 27.5 assists, 8.8 steals and 3.8 blocks while shooting 43.6% from the field and 78.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 120.7 points and 47.6 rebounds per matchup.

Norman Powell is averaging 21.1 points and 3.4 (44.2%) 3-pointers made. Bam Adebayo averages 10.0 rebounds and Davion Mitchell 5.2 assists.

Sacramento Kings – Last 10 Games

The Kings have won 4 and lost 6 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 109.2 points, 39.6 rebounds, 24.8 assists, 6.7 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field and 76.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 114.4 points and 43.1 rebounds.

DeMar DeRozan is averaging 20.6 points, Maxime Raynaud 7.1 rebounds and Russell Westbrook 6.7 assists along with 2.4 (36.4%) 3-pointers made.

Miami Heat vs Sacramento Kings Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Miami Heat vs Sacramento Kings with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

Play the Unders at -110 when these NBA teams take to the court. The 237.5 points line looks big enough and we’re not sure the pair will combine to get this total.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our basketball picks are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date NBA stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.

Key Heat vs Kings stats:

  • The 237.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Heat games on the road.
  • The 237.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Heat games on the road.
  • The 237.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Kings games.
  • The 237.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Kings games.

Under 237.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our cappers have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bam Adebayo Under 18.5 Points -125 BetMGM logo

Bam Adebayo (Heat) has an average of 9 points in the past 5 road games. There could once again be a failure on his part to cover the line and the Player Points bet can be backed at -125.

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DeMar DeRozan Over 3.5 Assists -143 BetMGM logo

DeMar DeRozan (Kings) has covered the 3.5 assists total in 5 of the past 5 games. We’re happy to take him to cover the line at -143, with bettors able to make this Player Assists bet with confidence.

Latest DeMar DeRozan Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 237.5
Spread Kings +2.5
Player Points Bam Adebayo Under 18.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Under 237.5. We’ve also gone for Kings +2.5 and Bam Adebayo (Heat) to score Under 18.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Heat Heat logo 115 - 117 Kings logo Kings

Don’t pass up the opportunity to have a speculative wager on the Kings to land a 117-115 win. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams.

Miami Heat 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 Predicting a Tight Affair

The sportsbooks have Miami Heat at -145 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 59% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. The market suggests that Sacramento Kings are least likely to win at +122.

The current spread is 2.5 and the total points line is 237.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you want to bet Under 237.5, there are odds of -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Norman Powell Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Norman Powell is available at -119 to rack up Over 23.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -109 is available.

Player Points
Player Assists
Davion Mitchell (Heat)
Over 6.5
-100
Under 6.5
-130
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Russell Westbrook (Kings)
Over 6.5
-130
Under 6.5
-100
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Jaime Jaquez Jr (Heat)
Over 4.5
+126
Under 4.5
-164
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Dennis Schroder (Kings)
Over 4.5
+128
Under 4.5
-167
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Player Rebounds
Domantas Sabonis (Kings)
Over 8.5
-125
Under 8.5
-103
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Maxime Raynaud (Kings)
Over 6.5
+120
Under 6.5
-156
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Russell Westbrook (Kings)
Over 5.5
+122
Under 5.5
-159
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Kings Hold Five Wins in Previous Ten at Home

The Kings own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 112.70 points scored and 112.10 points allowed.

The Heat have lost four consecutive road games. They are 3-7 in their last 10 road games, averaging 111.60 points on offense and surrendering 120.00 on defense.

The Kings beat the Heat 123-118 when the teams last met at Golden 1 Center. Across the last 8 head-to-head meetings at Golden 1 Center, the Kings have come out on top six times, with the Heat having two wins.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O237.5 U237.5
Sacramento Kings logo Sacramento Kings Home Stats 5-5 224.80 112.70 112.10 2 8
Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Away Stats 3-7 231.60 111.60 120.00 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O237.5 = Games Over 237.5 Points
  • U237.5 = Games Under 237.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Stats
Sacramento Kings logo Sacramento Kings Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 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

Miami Heat Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Tyler Herro 11 31.69 241 30 21.9 2.7 2.2 4.7 0.5 1.0
Andrew Wiggins 39 31.64 617 110 15.8 2.8 1.9 4.9 1.0 1.2
Norman Powell 37 30.95 877 99 23.7 2.7 3.0 3.7 0.2 1.2

Sacramento Kings Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Keegan Murray 19 35.95 277 29 14.6 1.5 1.3 6.1 1.6 1.2
DeMar DeRozan 43 33.53 816 171 19.0 4.0 0.8 3.3 0.3 1.4
Zach LaVine 31 32.71 615 69 19.8 2.2 2.7 3.0 0.3 0.7

Injuries & Suspensions

Miami Heat 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 Miami Heat Lineups

19 Jan NBA
Heat 112-135 Warriors
17 Jan NBA
Thunder 120-122 Heat
15 Jan NBA
Celtics 119-114 Heat
13 Jan NBA
Suns 121-127 Heat
11 Jan NBA
Heat 112-124 Thunder
10 Jan NBA
Heat 99-123 Pacers
06 Jan NBA
Heat 94-122 Timberwolves
04 Jan NBA
Pelicans 106-125 Heat
03 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 125-115 Heat
01 Jan NBA
Heat 118-112 Pistons

Previous Sacramento Kings Lineups

18 Jan NBA
Trail Blazers 117-110 Kings
16 Jan NBA
Wizards 115-128 Kings
14 Jan NBA
Knicks 101-112 Kings
12 Jan NBA
Lakers 112-124 Kings
11 Jan NBA
Rockets 98-111 Kings
09 Jan NBA
Kings 103-137 Warriors
06 Jan NBA
Mavericks 100-98 Kings
04 Jan NBA
Bucks 115-98 Kings
02 Jan NBA
Kings 102-129 Suns
01 Jan NBA
Celtics 120-106 Kings

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 26 16 0.619 116.7 110 6.7 12-7 14-9 6-4 19-10 6-4 1L
Knicks 25 18 0.581 117.9 114.9 3 16-6 9-12 5-3 18-11 2-8 4L
Raptors 25 19 0.568 113.5 112.2 1.3 13-10 12-9 4-8 22-12 5-5 2L
76ers 23 18 0.561 116.7 115.4 1.3 11-11 12-7 8-4 18-15 6-4 1W
Nets 12 29 0.293 109 114.3 -5.3 6-16 6-13 3-7 9-17 2-8 2L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 31 10 0.756 117.3 110.1 7.2 18-4 13-6 8-3 22-6 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 24 20 0.545 119.6 117.8 1.8 14-11 10-9 7-3 16-13 6-4 1L
Bulls 20 22 0.476 117.4 120.3 -2.9 13-9 7-13 3-7 14-15 5-5 1W
Bucks 18 24 0.429 112.4 115.6 -3.2 9-10 9-14 5-4 14-14 5-5 1W
Pacers 10 34 0.227 110.1 118.3 -8.2 8-16 2-18 2-8 7-22 4-6 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 23 19 0.548 116.1 115.2 0.9 14-7 9-12 5-4 15-14 5-5 1L
Heat 22 21 0.512 119.3 118.3 1 15-7 7-14 3-3 12-12 4-6 1L
Hawks 20 25 0.444 117.5 119 -1.5 7-13 13-12 4-3 10-17 4-6 4L
Hornets 16 27 0.372 116.4 116.4 0 7-12 9-15 4-4 11-18 5-5 1W
Wizards 10 32 0.238 112.5 123.6 -11.1 6-14 4-18 2-4 7-18 2-8 7L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 36 8 0.818 121.4 108 13.4 20-3 16-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 1W
Nuggets 29 14 0.674 121.7 117 4.7 12-7 17-7 4-1 18-7 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 27 16 0.628 120 114.7 5.3 15-6 12-10 4-4 14-12 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 22 22 0.5 116.3 118.2 -1.9 12-10 10-12 4-4 18-14 8-2 3W
Jazz 14 29 0.326 119.1 127.5 -8.4 9-12 5-17 0-8 8-21 2-8 4L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 25 16 0.61 116.3 116.7 -0.4 12-8 13-8 4-5 18-11 5-5 1W
Suns 26 17 0.605 114.7 111.9 2.8 14-5 12-12 8-4 20-13 7-3 2W
Warriors 25 19 0.568 116.7 113.3 3.4 17-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 4W
Clippers 19 23 0.452 112.4 113.2 -0.8 11-9 8-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 6W
Kings 12 31 0.279 110.6 120.5 -9.9 9-14 3-17 2-7 8-25 4-6 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 30 13 0.698 118 112.7 5.3 16-5 14-8 7-1 17-11 6-4 3W
Rockets 25 15 0.625 117.1 110.7 6.4 14-3 11-12 3-4 14-14 5-5 2W
Grizzlies 18 23 0.439 115.1 116 -0.9 10-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1W
Mavericks 18 26 0.409 114.2 116.6 -2.4 13-11 5-15 3-6 10-18 6-4 3W
Pelicans 10 35 0.222 114.9 122.2 -7.3 7-18 3-17 3-7 4-25 2-8 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 31 10 0.756 117.3 110.1 7.2 18-4 13-6 8-3 22-6 7-3 3W
Celtics 26 16 0.619 116.7 110 6.7 12-7 14-9 6-4 19-10 6-4 1L
Knicks 25 18 0.581 117.9 114.9 3 16-6 9-12 5-3 18-11 2-8 4L
Raptors 25 19 0.568 113.5 112.2 1.3 13-10 12-9 4-8 22-12 5-5 2L
76ers 23 18 0.561 116.7 115.4 1.3 11-11 12-7 8-4 18-15 6-4 1W
Magic 23 19 0.548 116.1 115.2 0.9 14-7 9-12 5-4 15-14 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 24 20 0.545 119.6 117.8 1.8 14-11 10-9 7-3 16-13 6-4 1L
Heat 22 21 0.512 119.3 118.3 1 15-7 7-14 3-3 12-12 4-6 1L
Bulls 20 22 0.476 117.4 120.3 -2.9 13-9 7-13 3-7 14-15 5-5 1W
Hawks 20 25 0.444 117.5 119 -1.5 7-13 13-12 4-3 10-17 4-6 4L
Bucks 18 24 0.429 112.4 115.6 -3.2 9-10 9-14 5-4 14-14 5-5 1W
Hornets 16 27 0.372 116.4 116.4 0 7-12 9-15 4-4 11-18 5-5 1W
Nets 12 29 0.293 109 114.3 -5.3 6-16 6-13 3-7 9-17 2-8 2L
Wizards 10 32 0.238 112.5 123.6 -11.1 6-14 4-18 2-4 7-18 2-8 7L
Pacers 10 34 0.227 110.1 118.3 -8.2 8-16 2-18 2-8 7-22 4-6 2L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 36 8 0.818 121.4 108 13.4 20-3 16-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 1W
Spurs 30 13 0.698 118 112.7 5.3 16-5 14-8 7-1 17-11 6-4 3W
Nuggets 29 14 0.674 121.7 117 4.7 12-7 17-7 4-1 18-7 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 27 16 0.628 120 114.7 5.3 15-6 12-10 4-4 14-12 6-4 2L
Rockets 25 15 0.625 117.1 110.7 6.4 14-3 11-12 3-4 14-14 5-5 2W
Lakers 25 16 0.61 116.3 116.7 -0.4 12-8 13-8 4-5 18-11 5-5 1W
Suns 26 17 0.605 114.7 111.9 2.8 14-5 12-12 8-4 20-13 7-3 2W
Warriors 25 19 0.568 116.7 113.3 3.4 17-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 4W
Trail Blazers 22 22 0.5 116.3 118.2 -1.9 12-10 10-12 4-4 18-14 8-2 3W
Clippers 19 23 0.452 112.4 113.2 -0.8 11-9 8-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 6W
Grizzlies 18 23 0.439 115.1 116 -0.9 10-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1W
Mavericks 18 26 0.409 114.2 116.6 -2.4 13-11 5-15 3-6 10-18 6-4 3W
Jazz 14 29 0.326 119.1 127.5 -8.4 9-12 5-17 0-8 8-21 2-8 4L
Kings 12 31 0.279 110.6 120.5 -9.9 9-14 3-17 2-7 8-25 4-6 1L
Pelicans 10 35 0.222 114.9 122.2 -7.3 7-18 3-17 3-7 4-25 2-8 2L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 36 8 0.818 121.4 108 13.4 20-3 16-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 1W
Pistons 31 10 0.756 117.3 110.1 7.2 18-4 13-6 8-3 22-6 7-3 3W
Spurs 30 13 0.698 118 112.7 5.3 16-5 14-8 7-1 17-11 6-4 3W
Nuggets 29 14 0.674 121.7 117 4.7 12-7 17-7 4-1 18-7 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 27 16 0.628 120 114.7 5.3 15-6 12-10 4-4 14-12 6-4 2L
Rockets 25 15 0.625 117.1 110.7 6.4 14-3 11-12 3-4 14-14 5-5 2W
Celtics 26 16 0.619 116.7 110 6.7 12-7 14-9 6-4 19-10 6-4 1L
Lakers 25 16 0.61 116.3 116.7 -0.4 12-8 13-8 4-5 18-11 5-5 1W
Suns 26 17 0.605 114.7 111.9 2.8 14-5 12-12 8-4 20-13 7-3 2W
Knicks 25 18 0.581 117.9 114.9 3 16-6 9-12 5-3 18-11 2-8 4L
Warriors 25 19 0.568 116.7 113.3 3.4 17-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 4W
Raptors 25 19 0.568 113.5 112.2 1.3 13-10 12-9 4-8 22-12 5-5 2L
76ers 23 18 0.561 116.7 115.4 1.3 11-11 12-7 8-4 18-15 6-4 1W
Magic 23 19 0.548 116.1 115.2 0.9 14-7 9-12 5-4 15-14 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 24 20 0.545 119.6 117.8 1.8 14-11 10-9 7-3 16-13 6-4 1L
Heat 22 21 0.512 119.3 118.3 1 15-7 7-14 3-3 12-12 4-6 1L
Trail Blazers 22 22 0.5 116.3 118.2 -1.9 12-10 10-12 4-4 18-14 8-2 3W
Bulls 20 22 0.476 117.4 120.3 -2.9 13-9 7-13 3-7 14-15 5-5 1W
Clippers 19 23 0.452 112.4 113.2 -0.8 11-9 8-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 6W
Hawks 20 25 0.444 117.5 119 -1.5 7-13 13-12 4-3 10-17 4-6 4L
Grizzlies 18 23 0.439 115.1 116 -0.9 10-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1W
Bucks 18 24 0.429 112.4 115.6 -3.2 9-10 9-14 5-4 14-14 5-5 1W
Mavericks 18 26 0.409 114.2 116.6 -2.4 13-11 5-15 3-6 10-18 6-4 3W
Hornets 16 27 0.372 116.4 116.4 0 7-12 9-15 4-4 11-18 5-5 1W
Jazz 14 29 0.326 119.1 127.5 -8.4 9-12 5-17 0-8 8-21 2-8 4L
Nets 12 29 0.293 109 114.3 -5.3 6-16 6-13 3-7 9-17 2-8 2L
Kings 12 31 0.279 110.6 120.5 -9.9 9-14 3-17 2-7 8-25 4-6 1L
Wizards 10 32 0.238 112.5 123.6 -11.1 6-14 4-18 2-4 7-18 2-8 7L
Pacers 10 34 0.227 110.1 118.3 -8.2 8-16 2-18 2-8 7-22 4-6 2L
Pelicans 10 35 0.222 114.9 122.2 -7.3 7-18 3-17 3-7 4-25 2-8 2L
  • 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