The Sacramento Kings'(23-14) visit the'Philadelphia 76ers'(23-13) on Friday. Tip from Wells Fargo Center is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Kings vs. 76ers'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting. Philadelphia won 2-0 last season.
The Kings have won back-to-back games after dominating the Charlotte Hornets 123-98 on Wednesday to cover as 8.5-point road favorites. F Keegan Murray'had a game-high 25 points and was 1 of 4 Sacramento players who scored at least 19. F Domantas Sabonis'had a double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Sacramento shot 51.7% from the field in the win.
Philadelphia has dropped 3 games in a row after falling 139-132 to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday and failing to cover as a 1-point road underdog. G Tyrese Maxey'led all scorers with 35 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists while F Tobias Harris'added 32 points and 10 boards for a double-double. The Sixers shot 45.1% from the field in the loss.