A Western Conference duel has the Sacramento Kings (30-22) and the Phoenix Suns (31-22) matching up on Tuesday evening. Sacramento has dropped three of its past four games. On Feb. 11, the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Kings 127-113. Meanwhile, Phoenix had its three-game win streak halted on Saturday when the Golden State Warriors narrowly beat the Suns 113-112.
Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET at Footprint Center in Phoenix. The Suns are 5-point favorites in the latest Kings vs. Suns odds, per SportsLine consensus. The over/under for total points is 245.5. Before making any Suns vs. Kings picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the advanced computer model at SportsLine.
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The model has set its sights on Phoenix vs. Sacramento. You can head to SportsLine now to see the picks. Here are several NBA betting lines and trends for Suns vs. Kings:
- Kings vs. Suns spread: Phoenix -5
- Kings vs. Suns Over-Under: 245.5 points
- Kings vs. Suns moneyline: Phoenix -201, Sacramento +166
- SAC: The Kings have hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 34 away games
- PHO: The Suns have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 57 of their last 88 games
- Kings vs. Suns picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Suns can cover
Guard Devin Booker is an exceptional offensive threat. Booker creates his own shot from anywhere on the floor with a knack for getting into the lane, and the four-time All-Star also has a sweet jumper. Booker leads the team in assists (7.1) while ranking seventh in the league in points (28). In his last contest, Booker totaled 32 points and six assists.
Forward Kevin Durant thrives on the offensive end. Durant has such long arms but handles the rock with ease on the perimeter. The 14-time All-Star gets to his spots on the court with ease. Durant averages the fourth-most points in the NBA (28.3) with 6.5 rebounds per contest. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why the Kings can cover
Guard De’Aaron Fox is an explosive playmaker who has blazing speed to fly up and down the court. The Kentucky product soars above the rim for slams while being instinctive on the defensive end. Fox leads the team in both scoring (26.4) and steals (1.8). On Feb. 3, the 26-year-old finished with 41 points and four assists.
Center Domantas Sabonis is a calming presence for the Kings. Sabonis plays the game with great effort and is an excellent rebounder. The Gonzaga product leads the NBA in rebounds (13.2) and ranks sixth in assists (8.3) while putting up 19.9 points per game. In his last game, Sabonis tallied a triple-double of 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 14 assists. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make Kings vs. Suns picks
The model has simulated Suns vs. Kings 10,000 times and is leaning Under on the total, projecting 244 combined points. It also says one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time. You can only see the picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Kings vs. Suns, and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Suns vs. Kings spread you need to jump on, all from the model on a 55-35 roll on top-rated NBA picks this season, and find out.
