PREVIEW: The Washington Wizards enter Friday's matchup on the road against the Sacramento Kings, both teams struggling near the bottom of their respective conferences with records of 10-29 and 11-30. Washington's defensive profile is concerning, ranking near the league basement in several key categories, including allowing plenty of rim attacks and ranking last in defensive rebounding. Sacramento presents an intriguing contrast, leading the entire NBA in midrange frequency while battling defensive inconsistencies, particularly against three-point shooters. The Wizards have dropped four consecutive games without reaching 110 points in any of those losses, showing an offensive struggle that has defined their recent stretch. The Kings, meanwhile, have found their footing with three straight victories over solid competition, including wins against the Lakers and Knicks as home underdogs. DeMar DeRozan led the way with 27 points and six rebounds; he has surpassed the 20-point mark in five straight outings and is averaging 19.1 points per game this season. Sacramento sits as a 7-point favorite with the total set at 231.5 points, suggesting the sportsbooks expect a relatively low-scoring affair. The betting trends lean heavily toward the under, with eight of Washington's last ten games and six of Sacramento's previous seven home contests falling below the total, while the under has connected in 12 of their last 16 head-to-head matchups.