Continuing their 5-game road trip, the Detroit Pistons (23-6) visit the Sacramento Kings (7-22) Tuesday. Tip-off from Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, is at 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pistons vs. Kings odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Tied 1-1
The Pistons are playing for the second straight night. On Monday, they beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-102 on the road as 8-point favorites, resulting in a push. The Under (234.5) cashed. They have won 2 games in a row and 6 of their last 7.
The Kings had lost 5 in a row and lost 9 of 10 games, but they snapped their losing streak on Sunday, beating the Houston Rockets 125-124 in overtime as 10.5-point home underdogs, with the Over (228.5) cashing.
Pistons at Kings odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:24 p.m. ET.
Moneyline (ML): Pistons -425 (bet $425 to win $100) | Kings +320 (bet $100 to win $320)Against the spread (ATS): Pistons -8.5 (-115) | Kings +8.5 (-105)Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Pistons at Kings key injuries
Pistons
(Not yet submitted — below was for Monday’s game)
C Jalen Duren (hip) probableF Ron Holland (knee) questionable
Kings
G Devin Carter (ankle) questionableC Drew Eubanks (thumb) outG Zach LaVine (ankle) outF Doug McDermott (knee) questionableC Domantas Sabonis (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Pistons at Kings picks and predictionsPrediction
Pistons 121, Kings 110
While the Kings won Sunday, they are still just 2-9 in their last 11 games and are 4-9 at home, while the Pistons are 10-4 in road games and have won 8 of their last 10 games.
The Pistons have held opponents to 105 or fewer points in 3 of their last 4 games.
The Kings have won consecutive games only once this season (Nov. 22-24). Expect the Pistons to win, but the spread is a better bet than the Pistons ML.
PASS.
The Kings are 3-0 ATS in their last 3 games, including 2 outright losses. However, 14 of their previous 15 losses were also ATS losses.
The Pistons are 16-6-1 ATS in their 23 wins.
BET PISTONS -8.5 (-115).
The Under has cashed in the Pistons’ last 4 games. It is the longest streak of Unders they have had this season.
Four of the Kings’ last 7 games have surpassed 227 total points.
BET OVER 227.5 (-110).
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