Utah Jazz at Sacramento Kings Prediction For 12/8/2024

• Date: December 8, 2024
• Venue: Golden 1 Center

Betting Odds

Utah Jazz vs Sacramento Kings Win Probabilities

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Utah Jazz vs Sacramento Kings Betting Preview

The Utah Jazz, with a record of 5-17, will face off against the Sacramento Kings, who stand at 11-13, in a Sunday night matchup at the Golden 1 Center. Tip-off is set for 9:00 PM ET. The Kings are heavily favored in this contest, boasting a -12.0 spread, which highlights their dominance on home court.

Despite both teams struggling recently, the Jazz's performance has been notably poor, losing 15 of their last 20 games. However, they are coming off an impressive 141-99 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers, where they defied the odds as a +4.0 underdog. In contrast, the Kings have dropped 7 of their last 10 games but managed a convincing 140-113 win over the San Antonio Spurs in their previous outing.

From a betting perspective, the Kings' moneyline sits at -660, translating to an implied win probability of 84%. Meanwhile, the Jazz are given a +510 moneyline, reflecting a 16% implied chance of victory. These odds underscore the uphill battle Utah faces in Sacramento.

For those eyeing player props, Malik Monk's performance in points and assists is drawing significant attention. The prop market has seen Monk's over for points and assists rise from 19.5 (-115) to 21.5 (-130), indicating sharp bettors' confidence in his ability to deliver.

As both teams aim to build on their recent wins, the Kings look to leverage their home advantage and favorable odds to secure another victory. Meanwhile, the Jazz will attempt to harness the momentum from their unexpected triumph over Portland in hopes of another upset. This matchup promises to be intriguing, both on the court and in the betting arena.

Utah Jazz vs Sacramento Kings Prediction

Final Score: Utah Jazz 117.85 vs Sacramento Kings 124.89

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