Pistons vs. Kings Picks & Best Bets 26th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Sacramento Kings will take on the Detroit Pistons in NBA action on Thursday at Golden 1 Center, tipping off at 10:00 p.m. ET.
DeMar DeRozan, De'Aaron Fox and Malik Monk are set to lead the way for the Kings, while the Pistons have Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey and Malik Beasley.
We have performed 10,000 simulations of Thursday's NBA matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to pinpoint the best Pistons vs. Kings bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Kings will likely defeat the Pistons with a projected final score of 116-110.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continually source the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Pistons vs. Kings Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Pistons vs. Kings picks fuse the power of AI, stats and analytics to produce NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Pistons vs. Kings Game Information
- Game Date: Thursday, December 26th, 2024
- Game Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Golden 1 Center
- Spread: Pistons +5.5 / Kings -5.5
- Moneyline: Pistons +180 / Kings -192
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 227 Points (-112/-108)
Kings -5.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Kings have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Pistons have a probability of 49%.
- BetMGM offers the best odds for this bet at -105.
Total Points Under 227 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 227, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the under at -108.
- Our analysis indicates a 51% likelihood that the total will stay under 227 points.
Pistons vs. Kings Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Detroit Pistons at +180 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Sacramento Kings are available at -192 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Kings are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 68% chance of coming out on top.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Kings also present the best betting value, with the odds of -192 available at DraftKings Sportsbook, presenting an edge of 2%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Pistons vs. Kings
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Thursday's Pistons vs. Kings game.
Detroit Pistons Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | 23 | 6 | 9 | 3 |
| Jaden Ivey | 17 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Malik Beasley | 14 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Tobias Harris | 13 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Jalen Duren | 10 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
Paul Reed Over 3.5 Rebounds (+115)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Reed Over 3.5 Rebounds | BetMGM | Get Offer | +115 |
- Our top prop bet for the Pistons is on Paul Reed to record over 3.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 rebounds, giving us an edge of 11.8% on the +115 odds offered by BetMGM.
Sacramento Kings Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | 24 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| De'Aaron Fox | 23 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| Malik Monk | 22 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
| Keegan Murray | 15 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Doug McDermott | 10 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Trey Lyles Under 7.5 Rebounds (-140)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Lyles Under 7.5 Rebounds | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | -140 |
- Our best prop bet for the Kings is on Trey Lyles to record under 7.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 rebounds, giving us an edge of 6.3% on the -140 odds offered by DraftKings.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Pistons vs. Kings Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Pistons vs. Kings trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Trey Lyles Over 0.5 Total Steals
Trey Lyles has recorded at least one steal in 6 of his last 10 appearances (60% of the time). You can bet on him to do it again at odds of +125 (44% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Jalen Duren Over 1.5 Total Turnovers
Jalen Duren has had more than 1.5 turnovers in 9 of his last 12 appearances (75%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 1.5 turnovers again at odds of -145 (59%), also available at Bet365.
Jalen Duren Over 1.5 Total Assists
Jalen Duren has had more than 1.5 assists in 10 of his last 11 games (91%). You can bet on him to record over 1.5 assists again at odds of -170 (63%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Paul Reed of the Pistons to record over 3.5 rebounds, with a projection of 5 rebounds marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Kings -5.5 to cover.
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