The Summer League has given us a lot of thrills, helping us tackle the NBA offseason blues. The riveting tournament showcasing some of the best up-and-coming talents will end on Sunday.
The Sacramento Kings and the Charlotte Kings will square off on July 20 to battle it out for the SL trophy. On that note, here are the player props, total, and spread predictions related to the match-up.
Date and Time: July 20, @ 10:00 PM ET
Venue: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas
Broadcast: ESPN, ESPN+, Fubo, Sling, DirecTV, Hulu Live+ +, and on the NBA League Pass.
Sacramento Kings
The Kings enter the match-up after defeating the Toronto Raptors 98-88. It was the Isaac Jones show for Sacramento as he scored 36 points on an incredible 13/17 shooting. Meanwhile, 22-year-old rookie center Maxime Reynaud notched 12 points and 7 rebounds. Mason Jones contributed with 17 points, nailing 3 out of 5 triple attempts.
The Kings shot 49% from the field and limited their opponents to 44% clip. Meanwhile, they outrebounded them 49-39. Isaac Jones has been the most reliable offensive weapon for the Kings SL squad lately.
Starting Lineup
PG: Isaiah Stevens | SG: Devin Carter | SF: Nique Clifford | PF: Isaac Jones | C: Maxime Reynaud
Key bench players: SG: Mason Jones, C: Dylan Caldwell
Charlotte Hornets
The Hornets will march into the SL Finals after thrashing the OKC Thunder 109-80. G-League veteran Jaylan Sims impressed with a 25-point performance, nailing 4 out of 6 attempts from deep.
Meanwhile, #4 pick rookie Kon Knueppel continued to impress with a 17-point, 3-assist, 3-rebound, and 2-steal performance. Damion Baugh and KJ Simpson had near-triple-double showings.
The Hornets will enter with a lot of feel in the Final. They have some well-rounded veterans, while Knueppel’s shooting and playmaking have been inspiring.
Starting Lineup
PG: KJ Simpson | SG: Malik Walker | SF: Kon Knueppel | PF: Jaylen Sims | C: Ryan Kalkbrenner
Key bench players: SF: DJ Rodman, SG: Damion Baugh, C: PJ Hall
An overview of the picks:
| Category | Odds at BetMGM |
| Knueppel 2+ Three-Pointers | TBD |
| Total O 187.5 | -110 |
| ML: Hornets | +120 |
Kon Knueppel 2+ 3-pointers: Knueppel has converted 3 triples in two of the last three games; he had 2 in the last match. I expect him to rise for at least 3 long-range bombs here.
Isaac Jones 15+ points: Jones will enter the Final after a 36-point masterpiece. He had 17 in the last game. I believe he will score at least 16 here.
Damion Baugh 5+ assists: Baugh is one of the best all-around players in the SL. He has dished 6 or more assists in two straight games. I expect him to do something similar here.
The Hornets have scored 105+ in two straight games. The Kings have scored 93+ in two straight. Both are good defensive teams; meanwhile, Charlotte has limited opponents to around just 80 in the last two affairs.
I expect a high-intensity low-scorer to finish things, but feel it will get close to the projected mark. On the other hand, I’d back the Hornets to win the championship.
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