Oklahoma City Thunder vs Sacramento Kings Matchup

Check out our free Kings vs Thunder prediction for this NBA matchup in Oklahoma City. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Kings take on Oklahoma City at 24-23.
  • Defensively, Sacramento are giving up 114.6 points per game.
  • The Kings are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Thunder.
  • The Thunder possess a 37-9 record so far.
  • Defensively, Oklahoma City are giving up 104.6 points per game.
  • The Thunder are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Kings.

Kings vs Thunder Prediction

At 8:00 ET in Oklahoma City, the Thunder (-393) will host the Kings (+308) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 234 points.

Oklahoma City is 37-9 and currently sits in 1st place in the Western Conference. Sacramento is 24-23 and 10th in the West.

Kings vs. Thunder Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Sacramento Kings at Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Where: Oklahoma City at Paycom Center
  • Date: Saturday, February 1st
  • Betting Odds OKC -9, SAC +308 | OKC -393 O/U 234

Kings Preview: Will the Kings Defense Show Up on the Road?

The Kings dropped to 24-23 on the season after a 117-104 road loss to the 76ers on Wednesday. Sacramento, favored by 8 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 221 fell short of the 232.5 O/U line.

After a tight game through three quarters, with the Kings trailing 89-87, the 76ers went on a decisive 10-0 run, extending their lead from 87-84 to 94-87. Sacramento managed just 17 points in the 4th quarter, while the 76ers scored 28 to seal the win.

Malik Monk led the Kings with 21 points and 8 assists in their 117-104 loss to the 76ers, scoring 12 of his points in the 1st quarter. DeMar DeRozan and De'Aaron Fox each added 19 points, with Fox contributing 8 points in the 3rd quarter.

As a team, the Kings shot 44.4% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 10 threes at a 24.4% rate. Keegan Murray chipped in 17 points, scoring 6 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.

The Kings gave up 117 points to the 76ers on Wednesday, allowing Philadelphia to shoot 52% from the field. Sacramento allowed 28 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, with their worst defensive stretch coming in the 2nd, where they gave up 32 points.

From beyond the arc, the 76ers hit 12 threes at a 41% clip. The Kings sent Philadelphia to the line 22 times, where they made 19 free throws. Sacramento finished with 32 defensive rebounds, allowing 5 offensive boards, and recorded 5 steals and 1 block.

Thunder Preview: Can Oklahoma City Secure a Home Victory?

The Kings dropped to 24-23 on the season after a 117-104 road loss to the 76ers on Wednesday. Sacramento, favored by 8 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 221 points fell short of the 232.5-point O/U line.

After leading 87-84, the 76ers went on a 10-0 run, taking control of the game. Sacramento was outscored 28-17 in the 4th quarter, sealing the loss.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 52 points on 55.2% shooting in the Thunder's 116-109 loss to the Warriors, adding 21 points in the 1st quarter alone. Jalen Williams contributed 26 points, with 11 coming in the 4th, while Isaiah Joe hit 5 threes, shooting 50% from deep and finishing with 17 points.

As a team, the Thunder struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 9 threes at a 23.1% clip, and shooting 40.4% overall from the field. Gilgeous-Alexander and Williams each made 2 threes, shooting 33.3% from long range.

Defensively, the Thunder started strong, giving up just 20 points in the 1st quarter, but they struggled in the 3rd and 4th, allowing 36 and 32 points, respectively, in their 116-109 loss to the Warriors. Oklahoma City held Golden State to 13 threes on 34% shooting from beyond the arc.

The Thunder sent the Warriors to the line 28 times, where they made 23 free throws. Oklahoma City finished with 33 defensive rebounds, allowing 7 offensive boards, and recorded 8 steals and 3 blocks.

Kings vs Thunder Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across the Kings last ten road games, the team averaged 117 points per game while allowing 117. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 3-6-1, while going 5-5 straight-up.
  • Through their last five home games, Oklahoma City has an ATS record of just 1-3-1. However, their overall record was 3-2 while averaging 115 points per game.
  • Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Kings have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
  • Over the team's last five games as the favorite, the Thunder struggled vs the spread going just 1-4. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-2.

Kings vs Thunder Prediction

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