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Pistons vs. Kings prediction: Detroit favored to win Tuesday's NBA game [12/23/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Detroit Pistons vs Sacramento Kings predictions for NBA Tuesday.
NBA action continues on Tuesday at 10:00 PM ET as the favored Detroit Pistons lock horns with the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center.
Based on updated simulations and today’s injury updates, Dimers' advanced NBA model predicts the Pistons as the most likely winner of the Pistons vs. Kings game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Kings lineup will feature players like DeMar DeRozan, Keegan Murray and Russell Westbrook, while the Pistons will be led by Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Pistons vs. Kings prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NBA game between the Pistons and Kings 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Pistons a 75% chance of defeating the Kings. Our predicted final score has the Pistons winning 117-109.
According to our model, the Kings (+8.5) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 227.5 points has a 51% chance of staying under.
Pistons vs. Kings odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Pistons | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -8.5 (-108) | +8.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -375 | +310 |
| Total | o227.5 (-110) | u227.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Pistons vs. Kings picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Kings +8.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Kings | +310 |
| Total | Under 227.5 | -105 |
According to our best NBA bets for Tuesday, the top play to make on this game is Kings +8.5 at the spread.
Pistons vs. Kings player props
Betting on Pistons vs. Kings NBA prop bets? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Golden 1 Center.
Cade Cunningham is expected to lead the Pistons with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists, while DeMar DeRozan is projected to have 20 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists for the Kings.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Pistons prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Pistons are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | 26 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 54 |
| Jalen Duren | 18 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 40 |
| Tobias Harris | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 28 |
| Ausar Thompson | 12 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 28 |
| Jaden Ivey | 12 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 23 |
Kings prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Kings:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | 20 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 34 |
| Keegan Murray | 16 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 34 |
| R. Westbrook | 15 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 37 |
| Maxime Raynaud | 14 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| Dennis Schroder | 14 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 29 |
Pistons vs. Kings game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's matchup between the Kings and Pistons at Golden 1 Center is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Detroit Pistons vs. Sacramento Kings
- Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Golden 1 Center
Conclusion
We predict the Pistons, with a 75% win probability, will likely beat the Kings on Tuesday, with Cade Cunningham projected for a game-high 54 fantasy points.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Pistons vs. Kings insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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