THE Memphis Grizzlies The game against the Sacramento Kings is one of eight NBA games scheduled for Monday. This will be the third meeting between the two teams this season, with the Kings leading the series 2-0. Sacramento won the most recent game 103-94 on January 29.
On that note, let’s take a look at the Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings preview, including predictions, starting lineups and betting tips for March 18.
The Kings hold a 56-49 all-time advantage against the Grizzlies. Sacramento won the last game behind Domantas Sabonis“20 points, 26 rebounds and five assists. Jaren Jackson Jr. had 22 points, three rebounds and two assists for Memphis.
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Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings preview, predictions, starting lineups, odds and betting tips
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Kings of Sacramento The game is scheduled for Monday, March 18 at Golden 1 Center. The game begins at 10 p.m. EDT and will be televised on NBCSCA and Bally Sports SE-MEM. Fans can stream the game live on fuboTV and NBA League Pass.
Money line: Grizzlies (+340) vs. Kings (-452)
Spread: Grizzlies (+9.5) vs. Kings (-9.5)
Total (P/U): Grizzlies -110 (o224.5) vs. Kings -110 (u223.5)
Editor’s note: Odds may change as the game approaches. The odds listed were consistent with information available at the time of writing.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Sacramento Kings Preview
The Grizzlies (23-45) probably have one of the best young rosters in the league, but their record this season doesn’t reflect it. Injuries have derailed Memphis’ season and it is currently 13th in the West with almost no chance of making the playoffs. It’s on a two-game losing streak, including a 118-112 loss to the OKC Thunder on Saturday.
The Kings (38-28) are sixth in the West and have won just five of their last 10 games. Sacramento must string together a series of victories to avoid the play-in tournament. Most recently, the Kings lost 98-91 to the New York Knicks on Saturday. Sabonis had 21 points and 14 rebounds, while De’Aaron Fox had 20 points, nine assists and seven rebounds.
Memphis Grizzlies starting lineups, substitutions and rotations vs. Sacramento Kings
The Grizzlies will be deprived Jacques Morant (right shoulder), Marcus Smart (finger), Derrick Rose (right osteitis pubis), Ziaire Williams (grade 2 hip sprain) and Brandon Clarke (Achilles). Luke Kennard (personal reasons), Scotty Pippen Jr. (lower leg), Lamar Stevens (thigh), Vince Williams Jr. (knee) and Yuta Watanabe (personal reason) are also out.
Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins is expected to start:
PG: Desmond Bane SG: John Konchar FS: Jake LaRavia PF: Santi Aldama VS : Jaren Jackson Jr.
The Grizzlies’ key players on the bench should be GG Jackson, DeJon Jarreau and Wenyen Gabriel.
The Pacers will be without Trey Lyles (knee) and Sasha Vezenkov (ankle) for the game. Sacramento coach Mike Brown is expected to start:
PG: De’Aaron Fox SG: Kevin Huerter FS: Harrison Barnes PF: Keegan Murray VS : Domantas Sabonis
Sacramento’s primary backups are expected to be Malik Monk, Davion Mitchell, Keon Ellis and Alex Len.
Editor’s note: These are projected starting lineups, which could change depending on the availability of players uncertain to play.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings predictions
Desmond Bane has a plus/minus of 22.5 points for the game. He averaged 24.2 points for the season and has topped 23 points or more in three of the last five games. Bane should also have a great game against the Kings and score over 22.5 points.
Domantas Sabonis has a plus/minus of 18.5 points for the game. There are few things the big man can’t do on the field. Sabonis should have trouble scoring against Memphis, especially in the minutes when Jackson Jr. is on the bench. Sabonis should finish the night with over 18.5 points.
Prediction Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings
The Kings are favored to beat the Grizzlies in Sacramento. This shouldn’t come as a surprise, since Memphis has been crippled by injuries this season. Sacramento should cover the spread for a victory. This should be a high-scoring game, with the team’s total surpassing the 224.5-point mark.
