The Sacramento Kings (24-23) travel to face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder (37-9) on Saturday, February 1st. This game will be played at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City and televised on NBCS. Both the Kings and Thunder will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 ET.
Kings vs Thunder
The Kings Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Kings fell 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 failed to cover the spread. The total score of 221 points was 11.5 points under the O/U line of 232.5.
After leading 87-84, the 76ers went on a decisive 10-0 run, taking control of the game. Sacramento was outscored 28-17 in the 4th quarter, sealing the loss.
The Thunder Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Thunder fell to 37-9 on the season after a 116-109 road loss to the Warriors on Wednesday. Oklahoma City, favored by 9.5 points, not only lost outright but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 225 points narrowly went over the pre-game line of 223.
Oklahoma City jumped out to a 34-20 lead after the 1st quarter, but the Warriors responded with an 11-0 run, turning a 64-61 deficit into a 72-64 lead. The game was tied at 84 heading into the 4th quarter, but Golden State pulled away, outscoring the Thunder 32-25 in the final period.
Kings Offense Breakdown
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 opening quarter. DeMar DeRozan and De’Aaron Fox each added 19 points, with Fox contributing 8 points in the 3rd quarter.
The Kings struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 10 threes at a 24.4% rate, while shooting 44.4% overall from the field. Keegan Murray added 17 points, scoring 6 in the final quarter, and Domantas Sabonis chipped in 13 points.
Thunder Offense Breakdown
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 52 points, shooting 55.2% from the field in the Thunder’s 116-109 loss to the Warriors. He added 21 points in the 1st quarter alone. Jalen Williams contributed 26 points, 11 of which came in the 4th quarter, while Isaiah Joe hit 5 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 17 points.
As a team, the Thunder struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 9 threes at 23.1%, and shot 40.4% overall. Gilgeous-Alexander made 2 threes at 33.3%, while Williams also hit 2 at the same percentage.
Kings Team Defense
The Kings’ defense couldn’t slow down the 76ers on Wednesday, allowing 117 points on 52% shooting. Sacramento gave up 28 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, and 32 in the 2nd.
From beyond the arc, the Kings allowed 12 threes on 41% shooting. Philadelphia also went 19/22 from the free-throw line. Sacramento finished with 32 defensive rebounds, 5 steals, and 1 block.
Thunder Team Defense
The Kings gave up 117 points to the 76ers on Wednesday, allowing 28 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, and 32 in the 2nd. Sacramento couldn’t slow down Philadelphia’s shooting, as the 76ers hit 52% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the 76ers made 12 threes on 41% shooting. The Kings sent them to the line 22 times, where they hit 19 free throws. Defensively, Sacramento recorded 5 steals and 1 block.
Kings vs Thunder Trends
- Through their last three road games, Sacramento has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 111 points per game.
- In their last five games at home, the Thunder have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 1-3-1 vs the spread. The team averaged 115 points per game in this stretch.
- As the betting underdog, the Kings have an ATS mark of just 0-3 in their last three games. Sacramento posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Thunder have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 0-3.
Kings vs Thunder Prediction
The Kings come in as the underdog at +9, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 234 and given that our model is projecting 244 points between the teams, we like the over.
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Last updated:February 1, 2025 Kings, Thunder