Rafael Guillén
Kings vs Jazz is one of those tricky games in the Western Conference as Utah starts to fall by the wayside, although they still have room to improve. As for Sacramento, the team doesn’t have as much room left and may lose positions if it continues to accumulate defeats. That part of the table is very tough, thus the competition is starting to look more complicated.
At JefeBet, we focus on bringing you the top NBA sports betting information and predictions, so below you will find our prediction for Sacramento Kings vs Utah Jazz.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Sacramento Kings vs Utah Jazz NBA Regular Season Game on January 3, 2023
- Where: Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah
- When: Tuesday, January 3, 2023, 9:00 PM ET
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Betting on the Sacramento Kings
- Regular Season Record: 20-17
- BetMGM Spread: (To be defined)
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On December 31, the Sacramento Kings beat the Utah Jazz by a tight score of 126-125, which was Kevin Huerter’s game as he scored 30 points. The one who remains dominant on the boards is Domantas Sabonis who pulled down 11 rebounds in turn.
The problem is that they started the year with a 118-108 loss to Memphis. That loss was painful because it would have meant the start of a good run and a little more distance from the Phoenix Suns, who have faded a lot since their sublime start.
The issue for the Kings is that, when playing away, they are not consistent and have an 8-9 record, which has taken its toll on them. And it’s the same case when they play against conference opponents, where they have a record of 8-8. This is not ideal for the Kings, since they have been looking for a playoff berth for many, many years.
Betting on the Utah Jazz
- Regular Season Record: 19-20
- BetMGM Spread: (To be defined)
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The Utah Jazz need to put an end to this negative streak of four consecutive losses. Luckily for them, they are not performing poorly: it seems that they just have a hard time recovering advantages in games. On those four games in which they were defeated, they have been able to fight with tooth and nail.
That’s so since they lost by a score of 126-122 against San Antonio; by 112-107 against the Warriors; by 126-125 against the Kings; and, to top it off, by 126-123 against Miami. If the goal is to beat Utah, you have to put your heart and soul into the game.
What’s even more, they have Lauri Markkanen: he has an extraordinary record of four games with at least 9 points and 9 rebounds. Plus, he has been a key player in the Jazz’ offense, as, in at least three games, he posted a double-double. The problem is that, while they score a lot, they concede more; and there is no sign that their defense is going to undergo major improvements any time soon.
JefeBet Prediction
Although December 31 can be taken as a positive precedent, that game’s resulting score was not so decisive: the Utah Jazz were superior in many periods of the game, so we believe that this time they will take the victory home.
We believe so since they are not playing badly, and they are at home, where they have a fairly positive 12-6 record. We do not believe that their negative streak will last long. Is there anything better than putting an end to it at home and start 2023 as it should be?
Prediction: Utah Jazz Moneyline.
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