Utah @ Sacramento Picks & Props

Compared to last season's 46.1% clip, Kevin Huerter's scoring performance has decreased this season to 38.0%. With respect to scoring, the Kings's feeble 46.5% field goal rate ranks 10th-weakest in the NBA this year. Over the last 25 games, their opposition has snagged 11.2 offensive boards per game (4th-most in the NBA) against the Jazz (lengthening possessions that can spark more chances for offense). This year when they have the home court advantage, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 1.5 free throws per game (15th-lowest in the league) vs. the Jazz, struggling to get to the foul line.

Ochai Agbaji has converted 2.2 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.7 higher than he's converted over the course of the year when playing on the road. The Utah Jazz have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Jazz will likely see a spike in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 6th-fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Kings). The Utah Jazz check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). The Sacramento Kings have allowed the least offensive boards per game (9.2) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).

Keegan Murray has tallied 4.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 more than he's tallied over the course of the year. With respect to scoring, the Kings's feeble 46.5% field goal rate ranks 10th-weakest in the NBA this year. Over the last 25 games, their opposition has snagged 11.2 offensive boards per game (4th-most in the NBA) against the Jazz (lengthening possessions that can spark more chances for offense).

Out of all players in the league, De'Aaron Fox comes in at the 87th percentile for personal fouls, compiling a colossal 2.8 fouls per game this year. With respect to scoring, the Kings's feeble 46.5% field goal rate ranks 10th-weakest in the NBA this year. The matchup vs. the Jazz is a difficult one for three-point shots; the opposing team's starting PGs have posted the 15th-lowest 3-point percentage in the league this year (27.6%). Over the last 25 games, their opposition has snagged 11.2 offensive boards per game (4th-most in the NBA) against the Jazz (lengthening possessions that can spark more chances for offense). This year when they are on their home court, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 2.4 free throws per game (12th-lowest in the league) against the Jazz, struggling to get to the charity stripe.

Malik Monk has tallied 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.1 higher than he's tallied over the course of the year. With respect to scoring, the Kings's feeble 46.5% field goal rate ranks 10th-weakest in the NBA this year. Over the last 25 games, their opposition has snagged 11.2 offensive boards per game (4th-most in the NBA) against the Jazz (lengthening possessions that can spark more chances for offense).

Walker Kessler has successfully made 65.6% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 9.4% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this year. The Utah Jazz have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Jazz will likely see a spike in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 6th-fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Kings). The Utah Jazz check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). The Sacramento Kings have allowed the least offensive boards per game (9.2) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).

Keon Ellis has sunk 100.0% of his field goals over the last 7 games at home, 63.5% more than he's put through the hoop overall this year at home. Keon Ellis has sunk 100.0% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 7 games at home, 73.7% more than he's made from three in all games this year while at home. Out of all players in the NBA, Keon Ellis measures in the 24th percentile for personal fouls, tallying a lowly 1.3 fouls per game this year. The 6th-quickest tempo team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Sacramento Kings. The Kings are expected to get a boost in possessions in this contest from competing against the 4th-quickest pace team in the league over the last 25 games (the Jazz).

The Utah Jazz have been the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the league away from their home court this year. Collin Sexton will not possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home stadium generally reduces player performance in all stat categories.

Kris Dunn has sunk 56.4% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 9.8% more than he's sunk in all games this year. Kris Dunn has converted 52.5% of his three-point attempts over the last 15 games, 8.8% more than he's converted from 3-point range in all games this season. This year when they are on the road, the opposing team's starting PGs have tallied 7.4 baskets per game (27th-most in the league) vs. the Sacramento Kings, marking this as a strong matchup. The Utah Jazz have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Jazz will likely see a spike in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 6th-fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Kings).

Compared to last season's 14.7 clip, Harrison Barnes's points per game have diminished this season to 11.1. With respect to scoring, the Kings's feeble 46.5% field goal rate ranks 10th-weakest in the NBA this year. Over the last 25 games, their opposition has snagged 11.2 offensive boards per game (4th-most in the NBA) against the Jazz (lengthening possessions that can spark more chances for offense). Harrison Barnes has sunk a mere 1.8 free throws per game this year, significantly less than his 4.2 mark last year. The matchup against Utah is a tough one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted just 1.0 free throws per game this year when the Jazz are the visiting squad (15th-least in the league).

Among all players in the NBA, Domantas Sabonis ranks in the 97th percentile for personal fouls, tallying a whopping 3.4 fouls per game this year. With respect to scoring, the Kings's feeble 46.5% field goal rate ranks 10th-weakest in the NBA this year. The matchup against the Utah Jazz is a hard one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the other team's starting Cs have averaged the 13th-least three attempts per game in the league this year (1.1). Over the last 25 games, their opposition has snagged 11.2 offensive boards per game (4th-most in the NBA) against the Jazz (lengthening possessions that can spark more chances for offense). Domantas Sabonis has sunk a measly 63.5% of his free throws this year, significantly less than his 73.9 mark last year.

The Utah Jazz have been the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the league away from their home court this year. Simone Fontecchio will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage generally reduces player performance in all stat categories.

Kelly Olynyk has made 56.3% of his three-pointers over the last 10 games, 13.7% more than he's converted from three over the course of the season. The Utah Jazz have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Jazz will likely see a spike in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 6th-fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Kings). The Utah Jazz check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). The Sacramento Kings have allowed the least offensive boards per game (9.2) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).

Lauri Markkanen has scored 22.6 points per game away from home this year, ranking in the 92nd percentile -- one of the best in the league by this metric. Lauri Markkanen has attempted 8.5 three-point shots per game this year, putting him in the 98th percentile among all players in the NBA. Among all players in the league, Lauri Markkanen registers in the 85th percentile for playing time, averaging a monstrous 32.5 minutes per game on the road this year. This year, the opposition's starting PFs have shot 52.5% on field goals (26th-highest in the NBA) against the Kings, designating this as a strong matchup. The Utah Jazz have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games.

The 6th-quickest tempo team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Sacramento Kings. The Kings are expected to get a boost in possessions in this contest from competing against the 4th-quickest pace team in the league over the last 25 games (the Jazz). Offensive rebounds save possession and generate extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Kings grade out 5thbest in in the NBA on their home court with 11.1 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. This year when they are at home, opposing squads have attempted 18.9 free throws per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Utah Jazz, struggling to get to the charity stripe. Trey Lyles will hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city usually improves stat production for all stats.

Taylor Hendricks has gone over 6.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Talen Horton-Tucker has gone over 13.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.