| MATCHUP | Phoenix Suns | Sacramento Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 34-26 | 14-48 |
| Spread | -9.5 -115 | +9.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | -395 | +310 |
| Total | Over 222.5 (-115) | Under 222.5 (-105) |
| Where | Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA | |
| When | Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | |
| Time | 11:00 PM EST | |
| TV | NBC | |
The Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Golden 1 Center. Here’s a Phoenix Suns vs. Sacramento Kings prediction. This article will include a Phoenix Suns vs. Sacramento Kings pick.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns lost to the Celtics, beat the Lakers, and play the Bulls next. The Suns have lost 6 of their last 9 games.
The Phoenix Suns are averaging 112.1 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 111.4 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Devin Booker is averaging 24.7 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Dillon Brooks is averaging 20.9 points and 3.7 rebounds. Grayson Allen is the third double-digit scorer, and Collin Gillespie is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings lost to the Lakers and beat the Mavericks, and they play the Pelicans next. The Kings have lost 17 of their last 19 games.
The Sacramento Kings are averaging 110.1 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 121.1 points on 49.6 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 18.6 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Russell Westbrook is averaging 15.1 points and 5.5 rebounds. Keegan Murray is the third double-digit scorer, and Malik Monk is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The Suns have lost each of their last three games as favorites following a win.
- The Kings have won each of their last two games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Kings have covered the spread in each of their last four home games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Kings have lost each of their last 11 night games against teams that held winning records.
- The favorites have won each of the Suns’ last 10 games at Golden 1 Center.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games following a road loss.
Total Points: Facts
- Six of the Kings’ last seven games as home underdogs following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Suns’ last six games as road favorites following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Sacramento Kings Player Facts
- Russell Westbrook ranks 15th amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (7.9) this season.
- DeMar DeRozan ranks 27th amongst qualified players for FT% (86.8%) this season.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Collin Gillespie ranks 9th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (3.8) this season.
- Devin Booker ranks 13th amongst qualified players for points per game (24.7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for three-point percentage this season (33.6%).
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.1).
- The Suns rank 29th in the league for blocks per game this season (4.0).
- The Suns rank 2nd in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (34.3%).
Phoenix Suns vs Sacramento Kings Injury Report
The Kings will be without Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, Keegan Murray, Dylan Cardwell, and De’Andre Hunter.
The Suns will be without Jordan Goodwin and Dillon Brooks. Khaman Maluach is questionable.
Phoenix Suns vs Sacramento Kings Prediction
The Suns have had nearly a week off to get healthy and recharge the batteries. Despite sluggish results lately, the Suns are still 35-22-3 ATS on the season. The Kings remain one of the worst teams in the league and they’re 23-37-2 ATS on the season. The Kings aren’t making anybody any money, while the Suns are the second most profitable team in the league. Thick number but the Kings aren’t a team I’m making a habit of backing. Give me the Suns in a blowout.