Kings Seek to End Losing Streak Against Grizzlies in Critical NBA Clash

Kings Seek to End Losing Streak Against Grizzlies in Critical NBA Clash

The Sacramento Kings aim to break a daunting 16-game losing streak as they face the Memphis Grizzlies in a pivotal NBA Western Conference showdown on Monday, February 23. Sacramento, coming off a 139-122 loss to San Antonio, holds a dismal record of 12-46 this season, including a troubling 3-26 on the road. Conversely, Memphis, with a record of 21-34, suffered a 136-120 defeat at the hands of Miami, but remains third in the Southwest Division with a home record of 11-15. Key injuries impact both teams: Ja Morant (elbow) and Zach Edey (ankle) are out for Memphis, while the Kings will miss Domantas Sabonis (knee), Zach LaVine (finger), and De'Andre Hunter (eye). The tipoff at FedEx Forum is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Historically, the Kings lead the all-time series 59-53, yet the Grizzlies have triumphed in the last three encounters. Currently, Memphis is favored by 4.5 points according to DraftKings Sportsbook, with an over/under of 232.5 points. Before finalizing any betting decisions, it’s essential to consider insights from the SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates each NBA game 10,000 times. The model has reported substantial profits for players, boasting a 38-18 record on top-rated NBA spread picks recently. In its latest simulation for this matchup, the model predicts the game will go Under the total (233.5), as the Under has been successful in two of the last three meetings. It estimates DeMar DeRozan will score an average of 18.2 points for Sacramento, while Ty Jerome is projected to net 18.7 points for Memphis. The combined score is expected to reach around 224 points, indicating a strong likelihood for the Under to hit. For further insights and betting predictions, check out the comprehensive analysis on SportsLine.

Source: CBS Sports - 2026-02-23