Miami Heat vs Sacramento Kings Prediction & Picks 1/6/2025

• Date: January 6, 2025
• Venue: Golden 1 Center

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Miami Heat vs Sacramento Kings Win Probabilities

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Miami Heat vs Sacramento Kings Betting Preview

The Miami Heat are set to clash with the Sacramento Kings on January 1, 2023, at 10:00 PM ET. This matchup takes place at the Golden 1 Center, marking a pivotal moment for both teams as they navigate their respective challenges.

The Kings enter this game with a record of 17-19 and are coming off a convincing victory against the Golden State Warriors, winning 129-99. With four consecutive wins under their belt, Sacramento is riding high, but they face the challenge of a back-to-back game, having played just a day prior. This lack of rest could impact their performance, potentially affecting their stamina as the game progresses.

On the other hand, the Miami Heat boast a 17-16 record and have shown resilience, winning 14 of their last 25 games. However, they are coming off a tough loss to the Utah Jazz, where they fell 136-100. The Heat’s longer-than-usual road trip, having traveled cross-country and across two time zones, may also hinder their chances of securing a win.

Oddsmakers have made the Kings slight favorites, with a spread of Kings -3.5 and a Moneyline of -165. The Heat's Moneyline sits at +140, reflecting an implied win probability of 40%, compared to the Kings' 60%. Sharp bettors have shown interest in Malik Monk’s Points and Assists prop, indicating confidence in his performance, as the total has moved from Over 24.5 to Over 25.5 Points and Assists.

Miami Heat vs Sacramento Kings Prediction

Final Score: Miami Heat 110.37 vs Sacramento Kings 95.36

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