Grizzlies vs Kings Picks and Prediction – 1/4/2025

The Memphis Grizzlies look for a second consecutive win on Friday when visiting the Sacramento Kings. Memphis is 23-11 and first in the Southwest Division a half-game ahead of the Houston Rockets. Memphis defeated the Phoenix Suns 117-112 on Tuesday night with Jaren Jackson Jr scoring 38 points and Desmond Bane chipping in with 31 points. Memphis has won three of the last four. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our NBA picks.

Jaren Jackson Jr is leading Memphis in scoring with an average of 22.1 points per game. The leading rebounder is Santi Aldama averaging 7.3 per game and the leader in assists is Scotty Pippen, averaging 5.0 per game. Memphis is playing without second-leading scorer Ja Morant, who was sidelined with a shoulder injury. The Grizzlies score an average of 123.2 points per game.

The Sacramento Kings look for a third consecutive victory on Friday when hosting the Memphis Grizzlies. Sacramento is 15-19 and last in the Pacific Division, but just 4 ½ games behind the first-place LA Clippers. Sacramento defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 113-107 on Wednesday night. De’Aaron Fox was the leading scorer for Sacramento with 35 points. The Kings complete the victory with a 15-0 run to end the game, rallying from a 9-point deficit.

De’Aaron Fox leads Sacramento in scoring and assists, averaging 26.5 points and 6.3 assists per game. Domantas Sabonis is second in scoring and the leading rebounder, averaging 20.8 points and 13.6 rebounds per game. Sacramento has six players averaging double figures in scoring. The Kings score an average of 114.8 points per game, shooting 47.5% overall and 33.9% from 3-point territory.

The Memphis Grizzlies will pick up a victory and cover the number on Friday when visiting Sacramento despite playing without star Ja Morant. Memphis has covered the number in nine of its last 12 and the Grizzlies have covered the nut in eight of the last 11 versus Sacramento. The Kings have failed to cover the number in eight of the previous nine. Final Score Prediction, Memphis Grizzlies win and cover ATS 126-117.