The NBA California Classic Summer League continues on Wednesday with an intriguing matchup between the Miami Heat and Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center.
- Heat vs Kings Game Info
- Heat vs Kings Odds & Spread
- Heat vs Kings Betting Trends
- Heat vs Kings Prediction & Pick
- Heat vs Kings Best Bet
Heat vs Kings Game Info
- Date:'Wednesday, July 5, 2023
- Time:'10 p.m. ET
- Venue:'Golden 1 Center — Sacramento, CA
- Coverage:'ESPN
It's safe to say the Heat and Kings both enter Wednesday with notable momentum. Miami took down the Los Angeles Lakers 107-90 on Monday night as Jaime Jaquez Jr. led all scorers with 22 points, while Sacramento outlasted the Golden State Warriors 100-94 behind Keegan Murray's 29 points.
Heat vs Kings Odds & Spread
- Moneyline:'MIA: (+116) | SAC: (-142)
- Spread:'MIA: +2.5 (-114) | SAC: -2.5 (-106)
- Total:'177.5 — Over: (-112) | Under: (-108)
The Kings enter this contest as favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 10 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 177.5 points with the Over slightly favored at -112 odds.
Heat vs Kings Betting Trends
- Miami owns a 1-0 record in the 2023 NBA California Classic Summer League.
- Sacramento owns a 1-0 record in the 2023 NBA California Classic Summer League.
- Miami has never won the NBA Summer League or made it to the finals.
- Sacramento has won the NBA Summer League twice, most recently in 2021.
Heat vs Kings Prediction & Pick
The Heat were not messing around on Monday as they shot 52.1% from the floor and 45.5% from beyond the arc. They created open looks with ease, but now have to face off against a team that can match their offensive style. Of course, Sacramento has the reigning Summer League MVP.
Murray got whatever he wanted against the Warriors as he drove to the bucket for layups and drained three-pointers. He finished 8-of-17 from the field and 10-of-11 at the free throw line, which goes to show how much of an impact he makes. The Kings are hard to beat when Murray is aggressive.
I'll trust a Sacramento Kings team that has built a reputation for balling out in the Summer League.
Final Score Prediction:'Heat: 85 | Kings: 93
Heat vs Kings Best Bet
The Over is an enticing option here, but I'm going to stick with backing the Kings on the spread given the Heat could be in for some shooting regression. Miami's dominance from beyond the arc is one thing Sacramento is going to look to shut down on Wednesday, so expect tight defense along the perimeter. Any kind of defensive improvement from Sacramento should help them win comfortably.