The San Antonio Spurs (19-58) and Sacramento Kings (47-30) meet Sunday at Golden 1 Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Spurs vs. Kings, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Spurs covered the spread as 18-point underdogs Friday in a 130-115 loss at the Golden State Warriors. F Keldon Johnson scored 22 points for the Spurs, who covered for the 1st time in their last 6 games.
The Kings won 138-114 as 14-point favorites at the Portland Trail Blazers Friday. Four Kings players scored 20 points as Sacramento won for the 4th time in its last 5 games.
The Kings lead this season’s series 3-0 straight up and against the spread with the Over hitting in 2 meetings. Sacramento covered as a 7.5-point road favorite 119-109 as the Under (244.5) cashed in the most recent meeting Feb. 1.
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Spurs at Kings odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:36 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Spurs +850 (bet $100 to win $850) | Kings -1600 (bet $1,600 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Spurs +16.5 (-115) | Kings -16.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 243.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Spurs at Kings key injuries
Spurs
- F Keita Bates-Diop (ankle) questionable
- F Keldon Johnson (foot) doubtful
- F Doug McDermott (elbow) probable
- F Jeremy Sochan (knee) out
- G Devin Vassell (knee) out
Kings
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Spurs at Kings picks and predictions
Prediction
Kings 135, Spurs 115
Moneyline
PASS.
Sacramento (-1600) has won 5 straight meetings vs. San Antonio and should have no problem beating the shorthanded Spurs, but there is no need to pay the higher price on the moneyline when the Kings should win by margin. Bet the spread and/or total instead.
Against the spread
BET KINGS -16.5 (-115).
Sacramento is sending out a much healthier lineup and although the Spurs lost at the Warriors, they may still experience a letdown after a very respectable performance vs. the defending NBA champions. Sacramento has been playing above expectation lately and is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games while coming off 2 blowout wins at the shorthanded Trail Blazers. The Kings have been beating up on inferior competition lately and should do so once again vs. San Antonio.
Over/Under
BET OVER 243.5 (-110).
This number is a little high but since this game will likely be a blowout there should be a lot of meaningless scoring in the 4th quarter. The Over is 4-1 in San Antonio’s last 5 vs. teams with a winning record and 5-1 in Sacramento’s last 6 vs. teams with a winning percentage below .400. Look for this game to soar over the total late while all the backups play for future roster spots.
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