The Sacramento Kings (24-33) head to Chesapeake Energy Arena Thursday for their third meeting of the season with the Oklahoma City Thunder (36-22). Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET and we analyze the Kings-Thunder odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Place a legal sports bet on this NBA action or other games at BetMGM.
Kings at Thunder: Key injuries
Kings
- C Richaun Holmes (shoulder) out
- PF Marvin Bagley III (foot) out
Thunder
- SF Darius Bazley (knee) out
- SG Andre Roberson (knee) out
Kings at Thunder: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 1:25 p.m. ET.
Prediction
Kings 115, Thunder 111
Moneyline (ML)
The Kings-Thunder season series is tied 1-1 and both teams are playing their best basketball of the season. Sacramento (+220) beat the Golden State Warriors 112-94 Tuesday, marking their third-straight win and sixth in their last eight games. Oklahoma City (-278) pulled out a nailbiter in a 124-122 win at the Chicago Bulls Tuesday. It was the Thunder’s fourth straight win and they have won 13 of their past 16 games. Aside from their win/loss records, these two teams are near each other in several statistical categories.
PASS ON THE MONEYLINE because both teams are playing great and I give the Kings a realistic chance to pull off an upset but the moneyline will be safer for Sacramento.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
Sacramento is a quality road team against the spread: Their 18-12 ATS road record is the fourth-highest winning percentage in the NBA and they are 9-5 ATS in away games against winning teams. The Thunder are just 8-9 ATS at home against losing teams. Also, the Kings are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 overall meetings and 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings in Oklahoma City.
BET KINGS +6.5 (-110). New to sports betting? Bet $110 on the Kings +6.5 (-110) to earn a $100 profit if the Kings lose by six or fewer points, or win outright.
Over/Under (O/U)
The OVER 221.5 (-121) is the play in Kings-Thunder. First, the combined Over/Under record of the officiating crew slated to ref this game is 58-49. Second, February has been the highest-scoring month for both teams. Third, the Over is 8-1 in the Kings last nine road games vs. a team with a winning home record and 4-1-1 in the Thunder’s last six overall.
Want some action on this game? Place a bet at BetMGM now. For more sports betting tips and advice, visit SportsbookWire.com.
Follow @Geoffery_Clark and @SportsbookWire on Twitter.
Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to betting services. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage.
[lawrence-newsletter]
[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1368]