Sacramento Kings (35-37) vs Portland Trail Blazers (32-41)
Game Info: Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:00 pm (Golden 1 Center)
Betting Odds: Sacramento Kings -5.5 -- Over/Under: 225.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBC Sports CA
The Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings meet on Thursday in NBA action at the Golden 1 Center. Here’s a Portland Trail Blazers vs Sacramento Kings Prediction. This article will include a Portland Trail Blazers vs Sacramento Kings Pick.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Celtics and Cavs, and they play the Knicks, Hawks, and Raptors next. The Trail Blazers have won four of their last six games and are 3.5 games out of a play-in spot.
The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 111 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 114.1 points on 47 percent shooting. Anfernee Simons is averaging 19.5 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 17.6 points and 4.2 rebounds. Deni Avdija is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 10.2 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.4 rebounds per game.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings lost to the Celtics and Thunder, and they play the Magic, Pacers, and Wizards next. The Kings have lost nine of their last 12 games and have dropped to the ninth seed in the West.
The Sacramento Kings are averaging 116.2 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 115.8 points on 47.3 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 22.2 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Zach LaVine is averaging 21.7 points and 3.8 rebounds. Domantas Sabonis is the third double-digit scorer, and Malik Monk is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 80.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 38.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last nine road games following a home loss.
- The Kings have won 15 of their last 16 games at Golden 1 Center against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six Thursday night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Kings have covered the spread in five of their last six games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Trail Blazers have won each of their last eight night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Kings have lost five of their last six games as home favorites following a home loss.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 18 Thursday night games.
- The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games against teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Kings' last eight home games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the Trail Blazers' last five games as underdogs following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Sacramento Kings Injury Report
Malik Monk, Jake LaRavia, and Devin Carter are questionable for the Kings.
The Trail Blazers won’t have Deandre Ayton, Bryce McGowens, Robert Williams III, and Jerami Grant. Toumani Camara is questionable.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Sacramento Kings Prediction
The Kings are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, and they’re supposed to be the better team. However, the Kings haven’t played like it lately, with losses in eight of their last 10 games, and they’re 3-7 ATS during that stretch. The Trail Blazers have been a different team over these last two months, and they’ve quietly put themselves somewhat in the play-in conversation. The Trail Blazers have won two of the three games against the Kings this season, and they’re a profitable 41-31-1 ATS on the season. Again, the Kings have to take advantage of games like this if they’re going to stay in the play-in tournament, so I get the line. I’m still grabbing the points with the Trail Blazers.
Randy’s Pick Portland Trail Blazers +5.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
