Sacramento Kings vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction: The Kings are looking better with each game

This NBA Season has been even more unpredictable than the last season. The rise of squads like Jazz, the Trail Blazers and the improved play of the Thunder has change the dynamics, however, the Celtics and the Grizzlies have begun from where they left off last season. Another squad has shown improvements, i.e. the Sacramento Kings, and they will take on the Brooklyn Nets.

Sacramento Kings

The Kings enter the game after earning a phenomenal 122:115 win against the Golden State Warriors as Domantas Sabonis dipped in 26 points, grabbed an amazing 22 rebounds, and dished 8 assists. The Kings have recovered from four losses and zero win start, winning six of their last eight games, currently on a three-game winning streak. The Kings have been mostly playing close game and lately, they have finished well after losing a bunch of close games early in the season. Their offense looks much improved from last season.

Domantas Sabonis has helped the matters with his electric scoring, rebounding, and playmaking whereas De’Aaron Fox has been doing a fantastic job as a scorer and playmaker with his burden being reduced. Kevin Huerter’s amazing shooting from distance has improved the Kings as a long-range shooting team whereas wings Harrison Barnes and Keegan Murray have performed their roles well. The bench isn’t anything spectacular but it is decent with Malik Monk being the scoring and playmaking leader.

Brooklyn Nets

The Nets suffered a shock 103:116 against the struggling Lakers despite a 31 points performance by Kevin Durant. The Nets have now lost six out of their 14 games and their season has been off to another poor start. Kevin has been carrying the majority of load in what has been a replica of last season thus far. Kyrie Irving’s off-court issues keep him away from playing action and at this point, one must wonder if he can even continue playing in the league if things go on as they have in the last couple of years for him. Ben Simmons has been dealing with injuries and even when he plays, he looks like a shadow of himself.

KD has been the only influential offensive player since Kyrie has gone, but having Kyrie had been a double-edged sword, while the offense looked fantastic with him, the defensive area took a backseat. Seth Curry has had a couple of strong shooting games but his injury has been keeping him at bay. Yuta Watanabe has been making steady impressions whereas Royce O’Neale has been solid. Nic Claxton is an inside player while Joe Harris’ impact has reduced. Cam Thomas is inconsistent and overall, the Nets lack the scoring chops.

Injuries

• Expected Leading Scorers: De’Aaron Fox(27-34 Points), Kevin Durant(26-33 Points), Domantas Sabonis(20-25 Points);
• Expected Leading Rebounders: Domantas Sabonis(10-13 Rebounds), Nic Claxton(8-11 Rebounds);
• Expected Leading Playmakers: Domantas Sabonis(7-10 Assists), De’Aaron Fox(6-9 Assists).

Expert Betting Tips

The Kings have shown that they have worked out their shortcomings from last season and have taken some load away from De’Aaron Fox. Adding Kevin Huerter has been huge as he can knock down the long ball at a high clip and aid Fox in big ways. Sabonis has been wonderful thus far as an all-around option. Unlike the Kings, the Nets are dependent upon Kevin Durant to produce a bulk of their offense and he is overburdened at this point. The Kings look deeper except for the Wing Position and that is why I “lean” on a win for the Kings. The Points Range can be 230-240 here.