The Sacramento Kings (5-14) and Utah Jazz (5-12) meet in NBA Cup group play Friday. Tip-off from Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Kings vs. Jazz odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Kings lead 1-0
Sacramento snapped a 2-game winning streak Wednesday with a 112-100 loss to the Phoenix Suns, failing to cover as a 4-point home underdog with the Under (234) hitting. F Keegan Murray and G Russell Westbrook posted identical stat lines, each scoring a team-high 19 points with 8 rebounds and 3 assists. The difference in the matchup was the Kings’ 19 turnovers compared to the Suns’ 14.
Utah has lost each of its last 4 games after falling 134-117 to the Golden State Warriors Monday, failing to cover as a 13.5-point road underdog with the Over (239) hitting. G Keyonte George led the team with 28 points, adding 6 rebounds and 7 assists.
Kings at Jazz odds
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Moneyline (ML): Kings +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Jazz -130 (bet $130 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Kings +1.5 (-105) | Jazz -1.5 (-115)Over/Under (O/U): 242.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)Kings at Jazz key injuries
Kings
F Domantas Sabonis (knee) outG Dennis Schroder (hip) questionable
Jazz
C Walker Kessler (shoulder) outF Georges Niang (foot) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Kings at Jazz picks and predictionsPrediction
Kings 125, Jazz 121
BET KINGS (+105).
The Kings have won each of the last 9 meetings between these franchises dating back to 2023. They have begun to find their rhythm over the past 3 games, winning 2 as double-digit underdogs. While the Jazz have performed better at home this season, this matchup should be close, with the Kings holding a slight edge.
PASS.
There is better value on the Kings’ moneyline.
LEAN OVER 242.5 (-115).
The Kings have scored 117 or more points in 2 of their last 3 games while allowing at least 122 in 7 of their last 10. They hold a 9-10 Over record this season.
The Jazz have a 10-7 Over record, including 7-2 over their last 9 games. They have scored at least 117 in 5 of their last 7 games while allowing 128 or more in 7 of their last 9.
With both teams struggling with sloppy play this season, a fast-paced matchup should favor the total.
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