The Miami Heat (31-25) travel to the Sacramento Kings (33-23) for a late Monday night game. Both teams have near-identical records. However, there is more concern with one roster. Although the visitors are slated to make the playoffs, things are looking uneven in South South Beach.
Conversely, the hosts are on a three-game winning streak. They dispatched a good Los Angeles Clippers team without Paul George. Because one-half of the All-Star duo didn’t play, some are placing an asterisk on the win. Regardless, the visiting side is 7-2 in their last nine games.
So do you see this game being controlled by the home team, or will there not be a beacon lighting tonight?
Miami Heat vs Sacramento Kings Betting Odds and Details
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Miami Heat | +7.5 -115 |
O 224.5 -108 |
+230 |
| Sacramento Kings | -7.5 -105 |
U 224.5 -112 |
-285 |
| ** Odds Courtesy of DraftKings SportsBook** | |||
Fixture: Miami Heat @ Sacramento Kings
Date And Time: February 26, 2024 @ 10:00 p.m. EST
Location: Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California
Key Stats
Miami Heat (Averages)
Points: 110.5
Points Allowed: 110.1
Field Goal Efficiency: 39.7/85.7 for 46.3%
Three-Pont Efficiency: 12.4/33.4 for 37.3%
Free Throw Efficiency: 18.7/22.8 for 82.1%
Rebounds: 9.6 Offensive, 32.7 Defensive, 42.3 Combined
Assists: 25.8
Steals: 7.3
Blocks: 3.3
Turnovers: 12.2
Field Goal Efficiency Against: 40.7/86.3 for 47.2%
Three-Point Efficiency Against: 13.3/36.9 for 36.2%
Free Throw Efficiency Against: 15.3/20.0 for 76.6%
Rebounds Against: 9.3 Offensive, 33.7 Defensive, 43.0 Combined
Miami will be without several players. Moreover, there will be a limited roster tonight between the injuries and suspensions. But this team is resilient. Furthermore, they have proved their ability to withstand controversy and obstacles throughout the season. But this may prove to be a stretch too far. While this team should still be able to compete on a nightly basis, the latest omissions will likely be too impactful to compete against the Sacramento Kings tonight.
here’s every key 4TH QTR highlight from the Miami Heat’s win against the Pelicans (01/23/24)
Bam Adebayo was HUGE and really stepped up after Jimmy Butler got ejected
GREAT ROAD W#HeatCulture pic.twitter.com/tyMPD9tC0o
— Degenerate George (@DGen_Media) February 24, 2024
Jimmy Butler and Thomas Bryant will miss tonight due to their involvement in the altercation with the New Orleans Pelicans. Nikola Jovic will also miss because he left the bench during the incident. Additionally, Tyler Herro and Terry Rozier will miss due to injury. Unless Bam Adebayo has an outstanding game, this should be particularly close tonight while they face the Sacramento Kings.
Sacramento Kings (Averages)
Points: 118.6
Points Allowed: 117.8
Field Goal Efficiency: 44.0/90.9 for 48.4%
Three-Pont Efficiency: 14.8/39.8 for 37.1%
Free Throw Efficiency: 15.9/21.6 for 73.3%
Rebounds: 10.3 Offensive, 32.9 Defensive, 43.2 Combined
Assists: 28.7
Steals: 7.2
Blocks: 3.9
Turnovers: 12.7
Field Goal Efficiency Against: 42.8/87.9 for 48.7%
Three-Point Efficiency Against: 13.4/33.7 for 39.7%
Free Throw Efficiency Against: 18.8/23.3 for 80.7%
Rebounds Against: 9.1 Offensive, 33.5 Defensive, 42.6 Combined
Sacramento is an underrated team to this point in the season. But they continue to turn doubters into believers. Especially after coming off a good win on the road, the Sacramento Kings look to continue their win streak. However, playing in a back-to-back is concerning for any team. But the youth and nucleus on this roster will be up for a quick turnaround. Therefore a second game within such a short time frame should not be a concern with this team.
DOMANTAS SABONIS😳😳😳
Poster dunk alert all the way from Sacramento 😤😤#nba #LightTheBeam pic.twitter.com/ceVdMa9PbT— FirstSportz NBA (@FS_NBA1) February 26, 2024
Domantas Sabonis will be able to have his way tonight. Especially with the Miami Heat missing players, his hustle and style of play should allow the Sacramento Kings to get multiple second-chance points. Additionally, look for Kevin Huerter to get himself and the offense going again, He shot three for three from range in the third quarter last night and looks dangerous. Finally, De’Aaron Fox presents constant matchup nightmares. He too should have another big overall performance for the Sacramento Kings.
Game Prediction
Although this Miami Heat team can put up a fight, they are too undermanned today. Furthermore, the Sacramento Kings are playing some of the best basketball in the league right now. Therefore, I see them easily winning and possibly pushing the scoring lead beyond double-digits. But picking against the spread and getting a little extra value makes this a safe back.
Also, I see the Heat struggling tonight to score. Although defense is a primary concern of tonight’s home team, I expect them to be able to control the pace of the game and limit the opportunities of the visitors tonight. The Heat will struggle to score points, but the Sacramento Kings should be able to score and create separation tonight.
Final Pick
Sacramento Kings -7.5 and Under 224.5
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