Sacramento Kings vs Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

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Sacramento Kings

With a 34-33 record, the Sacramento Kings are currently 4th in the Pacific division and 9th in the Western Conference. They are coming off a 132-122 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, putting an end to their four-game losing streak. Malik Monk scored 28 points and seven assists but the Kings lost center Domantas Sabonis to a pair of injuries.

The Kings did a great job moving the ball around and got a big contribution from Jake LaRavia. The Kings had lost five of their previous six and dropped to the No.9 seed in the West. Beating the Grizzlies expanded Sacramento’s lead over Dallas to two games. Offensively, they average 116.5 points per game with a 47.8% field goal percentage and a 35.2% three-point efficiency. They average 26.9 assists, which shows their ability in creating chances. They convert 80.5% of their shots from the free throw line.

Defensively, the Kings allow an average of 115.6 points per game. They average 7.8 steals and 4.6 blocks per game, reflecting active defensive efforts. Rebounding needs improvement as the team averages 44.5 total rebounds per game. Players like Malik Monk and DeRozan are expected to lead the offense for Sacramento. Both players have been scoring 21 points or more in the fast five games. Injury- Domantas Sabonis.

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Cleveland Cavaliers

With an impressive 56-11 record, the Cleveland Cavaliers are currently 1th in the Central division and 1th in the Eastern Conference. After going on a 16-game winning streak, the Cavaliers were finally defeated 108-103 by the Orlando Magic in their recent outing. Cleveland’s late-game execution hasn’t been great and needs to be addressed before the playoffs.

Mitchell returned after missing two games with a sore groin and finished with 23 points. Jarrett Allen added 20 points and 12 rebounds for the Cavs, who were denied becoming the first team since Phoenix in 2021 to win 17 straight. Offensively, the Cavaliers have been averaging 122.5 points per game and are effective at finishing around the rim, with a strong two-point shooting efficiency and 49.2% field goals. Their three-point shooting has been best in the league, currently sitting at 38.8%. They convert 78.9% from the free throw line and average 28.4 assists per game.

Defensively, the Cavaliers excel, averaging 4.3 blocks and 8.2 steals per game, showcasing their ability to disrupt opposing offenses. They are particularly strong in protecting the paint, but their rebounding, averaging 45.4 boards per game, can sometimes leave them vulnerable to second-chance points. They also commit 18.3 fouls and 12.5 turnovers. Donovan Mitchell has been a scoring powerhouse and is essential to the team’s success. He has been scoring 20 points or more for the past two games and will be expected to lead the team’s offense for their upcoming game. Injury- Evan Mobley (day-to-day)

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The Cavaliers enter this game with a strong recent performance, despite their recent loss to the Grizzlies. While the Kings are looking to leverage their home-court advantage to close the gap. This matchup features a clash between Cleveland’s balanced and efficient offense/defense and Sacramento’s dynamic scoring and efforts to rebound from recent setbacks.

The Kings are 17-15 at home this season. They won two of their past three home games, where they averaged 121 points per game. While Cleveland have been dominant on the road, averaging 125 points per game in their past five road games.

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