Kings vs Pistons Free Pick, NBA Free Picks, NBA Predictions 4/7/25
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SACRAMENTO @ DETROIT (DET -7.5, 230.5)
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KINGS @ PISTONS 4/7/25
Tonight, the Sacramento Kings will face off against the Detroit Pistons at the Little Caesars Arena in the Motor City. This is the second encounter this season between these two teams. In their first meeting on December 26, the Pistons narrowly edged out the Kings with a score of 114-113. However, looking at the recent history, the Kings have the upper hand with a 6-4 SU record in the last ten meetings. They are 4-6 ATS though. The over is 5-4-1 in those ten games.
The Kings (37-40 SU, 31-43-3 ATS) recently played against Cleveland on Sunday. In their last ten games, they've managed a 3-7 SU and a 4-6 ATS record.
DeMar DeRozan leads the Kings in scoring, averaging 22.2 points per game along with 4.2 assists, and 3.9 rebounds. The Kings also rely on double-double machine Domantas Sabonis (19.1 PPG, 14.0 RPG, 6.0 APG), Malik Monk (17.6 PPG, 5.7 APG), and Keegan Murray (12.5 PPG, 6.6 RPG).
Sacramento stands 15th in the league in adjusted NET rating, ranking 8th in offensive efficiency and 21st in defense, according to Dunks and Threes. They score an average of 115.8 points per game (10th). Sacramento shoots 47.7% from the field (12th), while allowing opponents to score an average of 115.6 points (20th).
On the other side, the Pistons are 43-35 SU and 41-35-2 ATS this season. They lost 109-103 to Memphis on Saturday and are 6-4 SU and 4-6 ATS in their most recent ten games.
The Pistons are led by point guard Cade Cunningham, who is making waves with his 25.7 points, 9.1 assists, and 6.2 rebounds per game. Other players to watch include shooting guard Malik Beasley (16.3 PPG), forward Tobias Harris (13.8 PPG, 6.0 RPG), and center Jalen Duren (11.9 PPG, 10.4 RPG).
Detroit is 12th in the NBA for adjusted NET rating, with a 16th place rank in offense and 8th in defense, as analyzed by Dunks and Threes. They average 115.2 points per game (11th) on 47.4% shooting (13th) while their opponents score 113.1 points (14th), with a 45.9% shooting accuracy (8th).
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GAME TOTAL UNDER 230.5
This total opened at 233 and has steamed down to its current 230.5. Both teams have been trending Under recently. Four of Sacramento’s last 5 games have gone Under the total. Detroit held its last two opponents - Memphis and Toronto - to 109 and 105 points. The Pistons last three games have all cashed on the Under. The one game the two teams played this season was a push. The total landed on 227. Only one of the last four meetings between the two teams has gone Over the total.