Sacramento Kings vs Atlanta Hawks Predictions

Atlanta Hawks vs Sacramento Kings Final Prediction

Coming into this game, the Sacramento Kings have continued looking like one of the most efficient scoring units league-wide and keep doing it with their rotational pieces as well. Going up against one of the weaker defenses in Atlanta, this prowess should continue in order for them to hit win number 10 this season. Led by guard De’Aaron Fox, his quickness will be a very big key against someone like Trae Young who completely struggles on the defensive end. Seeing that he continues driving in and finishing at a top-tier level, the point guard’s ability to lead this offense during all 4 quarters is a key identity to help them score a lot more points. Going up against Trae Young, the other thing that will help Fox is his ability to create steals off other’s dribbles and slow down a few offensive games. Although Young should score a ton of points once again, his numbers will not be as high as many fans would expect them to normally be. With Dyson Daniels being the Hawks main shooting guard, he will be the one advantage Atlanta can have in this game over Sacramento. Knowing that he originally a great defensive player that used quick hands to create turnovers and get boards, his offensive game has shown massive improvement as well. Someone who can really knock down shots from inside, a matchup against a smaller and Kevin Huerter is something he should have an easy chance of winning. 

With Doug McDermott having a great three-point shooting ability for this Kings squad, it should continue being on display as he really showed it against Utah on Saturday night. As he can be a key close out defender as well, his defensive abilities should help stop the already struggling Zaccharie Riascher from having many impactful minutes. As McDermott has shown to be an excellent rebounder as well, he should continue showing that against a very inexperienced Hawks forward. As the Kings have Keegan Murray running the floor for them at power forward, his ability to be an all-around scorer and really develop into a perimeter shooter has kept this Kings offense going with some key losses. Being able to play against Jalen Johnson’s defense, he should really be able to finish with dunks or layups at the rim, while still creating off the dribble for great looks. Seeing that Domantas Sabonis returns as this squad’s top center, his ability to finish near the hoop and get boards is not the only key aspect of his game. Going up against Clint Capela whose primarily a rebounder, Sabonis can facilitate offenses with his passing and knock down deep shots in crunch time. Known for a great offensive arsenal, he should help this Sacramento team beat Atlanta with bench pieces like Alex Len and Keon Ellis playing their role. The only way Atlanta can keep it close is if Trae Young’s defense improves and Oneyaka Okongwo continues scoring with an elite ability inside. 

Our prediction: The Sacramento Kings win and cover their -5.5 spread, while the score goes over 231.5 points.