Kings vs Grizzlies prediction NBA · Thursday, November 20
At a glance
The Memphis Grizzlies (4-11) host the Sacramento Kings (3-12) on Thursday, November 20 at 8:00 PM ET at FedExForum in NBA action. Final score: Kings 96 – Grizzlies 137. Before tip-off, the Basketlog model gave the Grizzlies a 72% chance to win: prediction correct. This season, the Grizzlies are 3-5 at home and the Kings are 1-7 on the road. Over the last 10 games: 1-9 for the Grizzlies and 2-8 for the Kings (current streaks: Grizzlies L5, Kings L7).
The analysis Model
The Grizzlies are favored, but the gap isn't huge. The model projects Grizzlies 120 – 113 Kings, a margin of about 7.2 points in favor of the Grizzlies and a total around 232 points. Expect a fast-paced, high-scoring game. The Kings played yesterday: fatigue often shows in the fourth quarter.
- The Kings need to win the pace battle to stay in the game.
What tips the balance
Scenarios
Stat comparison Current season
SACMEM
Top performers
Kings
Zach LaVineG · #826pts / game
Dennis SchroderG · #176assists
Russell WestbrookG · #187reboundsGrizzlies
Santi AldamaF · #3429pts / game
Vince Williams Jr.G · #015assists
GG JacksonF · #459reboundsRecent form
SACMEMHead-to-head
MEM lead 3-1 this season.
SAC
Team comparison
| SAC | MEM | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-12 | Record | 4-11 |
| 113.7 | Points scored / game | 115.8 |
| 119.9 | Points allowed / game | 118.2 |
| -5.3 | Adjusted margin / game | -2.0 |
| L7 | Current streak | L5 |
| 2-8 | Last 10 games | 1-9 |
| 1-7 road | Home / road record | 3-5 home |
| 40-42 (+0.5) | Last season | 48-34 (+4.9) |
| Yes | Played yesterday | No |
Injury report Kings
Injury report Grizzlies
Probabilities estimated by the Basketlog model from available public data. They are neither a certainty nor betting advice.