Rafael Guillén
Jazz vs Kings promises to be an intense duel, and it can mean a change in the Western Conference table that is getting tighter every day. While Utah has more wins, it is still in the bottom positions because of its negative point differential. Sacramento, however, is up precisely because of this factor.
At JefeBet, we focus on bringing you the top NBA sports betting information and predictions, so below you will find the prediction for the Utah Jazz vs Sacramento Kings matchup.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Utah Jazz vs Sacramento Kings NBA Regular Season Game on December 30, 2022
- Where: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California
- When: Friday, December 30, 2022, 10:00 PM ET
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Betting on the Utah Jazz
- Regular Season Record: 19-18
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The Utah Jazz are on a good pace, but they get almost as many points as they score, which seems to be their main problem. Their point differential is +0.8, and it has them below several teams that they outperform in wins. This is a team that needs to improve defensively, or simply score more than their opponents by a wide margin, night in and night out.
Currently, they have two consecutive losses recorded: one against San Antonio by a score of 126-122, and the other one against Golden State by 112-107. In both games, the undisputed star was Lauri Markkanen, who scored 32 points and 12 rebounds against the Spurs; while against the Warriors, he recorded 29 points and 16 boards. However, those numbers were not enough to take win.
Against conference opponents they are doing very well with a 15-11 record, but as we have already mentioned, they have defensive issues to tackle: they fail to keep the advantage.
Betting on the Sacramento Kings
- Regular Season Record: 18-15
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Of their last 10 games, the Sacramento Kings have a 5-5 record, which demonstrates they have an uneven pace. However, they are lucky enough of having 3 wins above .500 at the moment. They come in having won their important game against Denver by a score of 127-126, which was at home against a pretty strong team, the current leader of the West.
They are two games behind the Suns, who are their next target in the standings. Hence the importance of winning, as if they lose to the Utah Jazz, the wins would start to even out. The goal is to qualify directly with the highest possible berth, especially for a Sacramento team that has long failed to get into the big party of the postseason.
JefeBet Prediction
Sacramento is doing much better at home, that is why we believe they will win. Their 10-7 record is reason enough to think that they will prevent the Jazz from climbing further up in the standings. And, in addition to that, Utah’s visiting defense is very unproductive, allowing even more points.
It will be an important win for the Kings, who are breathing down Phoenix’s neck, which has lost rhythm. Thus, this is their perfect opportunity to take the win home.
Prediction: Sacramento Kings Moneyline.
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