Power Balance Pavilion features an NBA battle between the host Sacramento Kings and the visiting Phoenix Suns in betting action on Friday.

The Suns will look to vanquish their hosts on Friday, as they are 24-35-2 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Kings are 27-35-1 ATS. Phoenix is 26-33-2 against the total, while Sacramento is 37-25-1 versus the number. (Note: follow us on Twitter for line updates and injuries news).



View Phoenix vs Sacramento Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Oddsmakers at Sportsbook opened the Kings as 5-point favorites in this matchup earlier today, while the OVER/UNDER line was sitting around 212 earlier at Sportsbook.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark have the No. 28-rated Suns taking on the No. 29-rated Kings in this contest. Computer models indicate a possible 94-93 win for the Suns on Friday.



How They Match Up:
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Sacramento's No. 26-rated squad against Phoenix's No. 20-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Sacramento rates No. 14 in the league with 7.1 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 27 with 5.6 per outing.

In comparing how the teams stack up statistically, the Suns own the league's No. 24-rated mark, allowing 103.7 points per game when playing on the road. Sacramento, on the other hand, rates No. 8 in scoring on their home court.

Last time out for Phoenix, they were a 98-71 loser as they battled the Raptors at home. The Suns failed to cover in the match as a 1-point favorite, while 169 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors. Phoenix was run off the court by the Raptors on Wednesday as Toronto blasted them 98-71 at US Airways Center.

Last time out for Sacramento, they were an 87-83 loser as they battled the Warriors on the road. The Kings covered in the match as a 11-point underdog, while 170 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors. The Kings got 17 points from Jason Thompson, but it was Golden State that prevailed in an 87-83 final on Wednesday at Oracle Arena.


Phoenix Suns Trends:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Houston are 5-5
After playing Toronto are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

Sacramento Kings Trends:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Milwaukee are 2-8
After playing Golden State are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

A few Suns at Kings trends to consider:
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing Sacramento
Phoenix is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Sacramento's last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 7 games when playing at home against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Sacramento's last 17 games at home


Next up:
Phoenix home to Houston, Saturday, March 9
Sacramento home to Milwaukee, Sunday, March 10