Grizzlies vs Kings prediction NBA · Sunday, October 25
At a glance
The Sacramento Kings (0-2) host the Memphis Grizzlies (2-0) on Sunday, October 25 at 9:00 PM ET at Golden 1 Center in NBA action. Final score: Grizzlies 123 – Kings 112. Before tip-off, the Basketlog model gave the Grizzlies a 63% chance to win: prediction correct. This season, the Kings are 0-1 at home and the Grizzlies are 1-0 on the road. Since the start of the season: 0-2 for the Kings and 2-0 for the Grizzlies (current streaks: Kings L2, Grizzlies W2).
The analysis Model
Slight edge to the Grizzlies, but the Kings have what it takes to keep it close. The model projects Kings 114 – 118 Grizzlies, a margin of about 4.0 points in favor of the Grizzlies and a total around 233 points. Expect a fast-paced, high-scoring game. Early season: the numbers still lean heavily on last season, so confidence stays cautious.
- The overall strength gap (-9.3 vs -3.0 pts/game) is the main factor.
- The Kings need to win the pace battle to stay in the game.
- The Grizzlies' offense (115.0 pts/game) is the more productive of the two.
What tips the balance
Scenarios
Stat comparison Current season
MEMSAC
Top performers
Grizzlies
Ty JeromeG · #231pts / gameTy JeromeG · #27assists
Cedric CowardF · #2311reboundsKings
Zach LaVineG · #837pts / game
Darius Acuff Jr.G · #57assists
Domantas SabonisF · #1115reboundsRecent form
MEMSAC
MEM
Team comparison
| MEM | SAC | |
|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | Record | 0-2 |
| 115.0 | Points scored / game | 110.6 |
| 118.5 | Points allowed / game | 121.5 |
| -3.0 | Adjusted margin / game | -9.3 |
| W2 | Current streak | L2 |
| 2-0 | Last 10 games | 0-2 |
| 1-0 road | Home / road record | 0-1 home |
| 25-57 (-6.0) | Last season | 22-60 (-10.0) |
| No | Played yesterday | No |
Injury report Grizzlies
Injury report Kings
Probabilities estimated by the Basketlog model from available public data; early in the season they rely heavily on last season. They are neither a certainty nor betting advice.