Kings vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Tips - 15 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 15, 2023, 3:10AM | Published: Dec 13, 2023, 10:11PM
The Sacramento Kings will square off with the Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at Golden 1 Center on Friday, commencing at 2:00pm AEDT.
With the likes of De'Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis and Malik Monk, the Kings are aiming to beat a Thunder team that includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Kings vs Thunder game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Kings vs Thunder
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Sacramento-Oklahoma City NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Kings a 58% chance of beating the Thunder at Golden 1 Center.
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Kings vs Thunder: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Golden 1 Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Kings $1.77, Thunder $2.15
- Line: Kings -2.5 ($1.91), Thunder +2.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 245 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Kings at $1.77. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Thunder at $2.15.
The Kings are 2.5-point favourites against the Thunder, with odds of $1.91 currently on offer at PointsBet.
For the underdog Thunder (+2.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 245 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Kings (-2.5) have a 51% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 245 points has a 56% chance of staying Under.
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Kings vs Thunder: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Sacramento at $1.77 with bet365 (58% probability)
- Line: Kings -2.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (51% probability)
- Total Points: Under 245 at $1.91 with PointsBet (56% probability)
These Kings vs Thunder best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Kings vs Thunder: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Kings vs Thunder at Golden 1 Center on Friday has the Kings winning 122-120.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Kings vs Thunder: Player Props
Player props are a popular way to bet on Kings vs Thunder without necessarily betting on the outcome of Friday's game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best data available to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
De'Aaron Fox is expected to lead the way for the Kings with 30 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to finish with 34 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the Thunder.
Kings Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| De'Aaron Fox | 30 | 5 | 7 |
| Domantas Sabonis | 21 | 13 | 9 |
| Malik Monk | 19 | 4 | 6 |
| Kevin Huerter | 16 | 4 | 3 |
| Harrison Barnes | 11 | 3 | 1 |
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 34 | 5 | 7 |
| Chet Holmgren | 19 | 7 | 4 |
| Jalen Williams | 19 | 5 | 4 |
| Josh Giddey | 13 | 6 | 5 |
| Luguentz Dort | 11 | 4 | 1 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Sacramento vs Oklahoma City match-up at Golden 1 Center.
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Kings vs Thunder: Preview
The NBA game between the Kings and Thunder at Golden 1 Center is scheduled to tip off at 2:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Sacramento Kings vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Friday 15 December 2023
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Golden 1 Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Sacramento vs Oklahoma City predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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