The Cleveland Cavaliers (8-2) meet the Sacramento Kings (3-6) Wednesday at Golden 1 Center. Tip is set for 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Cavaliers vs. Kings odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Cavaliers suffered just their second loss of the season in a 119-117 setback at the L.A. Clippers Monday, snapping an 8-game win and cover streak. Cleveland is still 4-2 SU/ATS in 6 road contests this season.
The Kings suffered a 116-113 loss at the Golden State Warriors Monday, but Sacramento was able to grab a cover for the 4th time in the past 5 games. The Kings have managed a 1-3 SU and 2-2 ATS mark in 4 home games this season.
Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!
Cavaliers at Kings odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:07 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Kings +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
- Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers -5.5 (-105) | Kings +5.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Claim your risk-free bet up to $350. Catch the excitement and start betting with Tipico Sportsbook! New customer offer in CO and NJ. 21+, see Tipico.com for Terms and Conditions. Bet now!
Cavaliers at Kings key injuries
Cavaliers
- G Ricky Rubio (knee) out
- F Dylan Windler (ankle) out
Kings
- G Malik Monk (groin) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Cavaliers at Kings picks and predictions
Prediction
Cavaliers 118, Kings 111
Moneyline
The Cavaliers (-210) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, which is still a bit risky despite the disparity of records between them and the Kings.
PASS, and look to the line instead.
Against the spread
CAVALIERS -5.5 (-105) is the play, as they have cashed in 8 of their 10 games overall this season. It’s going to be a close shave, although Cleveland was able to cover an identical number in a 114-100 win on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers Sunday.
The Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in the past 5 games on the road and 4-1 ATS in the past 5 against losing teams. While the Kings are 7-2 ATS in the past 9 meetings with the Cavs, this is a new-look Cleveland team playing its best ball in a while. Back the road team.
Over/Under
Play the OVER 224.5 (-110), but go lightly.
While the head-to-head trends lean heavily to the Under, going 5-0 in the past 5 meetings in this series and 4-0 in the past 4 in Sacramento, the Over is worth the play here.
The Over is 17-8 in the past 25 games overall for the Cavaliers while going 17-7-1 in the past 25 road outings dating back to last season. Cleveland ranks 7th in the NBA with 116.3 PPG too, while hitting 3-pointers at the 2nd best rate (39.9%).
On the flip side, Sacramento ranks 25th with 116.8 PPG allowed, and it is 26th in 3-pointer defense, allowing 38.1% from behind the arc.
Want action on this NBA game or any other matchups? Bet legally online with a trusted partner: Tipico Sportsbook, SportsbookWire’s official sportsbook partner in CO and NJ. Bet now!
If you’re looking for more sports betting picks and tips, access all of our content at SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW, or try out our USA TODAY Parlay Calculator. Please gamble responsibly.
Follow Kevin J. Erickson on Twitter. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
Access more NBA coverage:
HoopsHype | Bulls Wire | Celtics Wire | Nets Wire | Rockets Wire | Sixers Wire | Thunder Wire | Warriors Wire | LeBron Wire | Rookie Wire | List Wire
[lawrence-newsletter]
[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1368]