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NBA Betting Preview: Kings vs Cavaliers

The Sacramento Kings face the Cleveland Cavaliers in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Big Win on the Cards for Cavs?

The Cavaliers at -11.5 on the spread really stand out. We are prepared to wager at -115 and expect the big favorites to cover this line against the Kings.

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Kings Have Won 7 of Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Sacramento Kings have lost their previous seven road outings. In their most recent game, they were turned over 122-109 at home to Toronto Raptors at Golden 1 Center. Russell Westbrook tallied 23 points, while Zach LaVine put up 19 and Malik Monk 17.

Cleveland Cavaliers have suffered back-to-back home defeats. In their last game, they beat Charlotte Hornets 94-87 on the road at Spectrum Center. Donovan Mitchell was able to score 24 points, Evan Mobley had 14 points and 14 rebounds, while Jaylon Tyson recorded 14 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Kings have beaten the Cavs in the last two matchups. A 123-119 victory at Golden 1 Center was followed by a 120-113 win at Rocket Arena. The Kings have triumphed in seven of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers logo Cavaliers 25 20 0.556 119.1 117.1 2 14-11 11-9 7-3 17-13 6-4 1W
Kings logo Kings 12 33 0.267 110.7 120.7 -10 9-16 3-17 2-7 8-25 4-6 3L
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Sacramento Kings – Last 10 Games

The Kings have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 111.0 points, 41.6 rebounds, 25.1 assists, 6.6 steals and 5.0 blocks while shooting 49.2% from the field and 77.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 114.7 points and 44.2 rebounds per contest.

DeMar DeRozan is averaging 20.0 points, Dylan Cardwell 8.5 rebounds and Russell Westbrook 6.5 assists, while Zach LaVine averages 2.7 (43.5%) 3-pointers made.

Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

The Cavs have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 117.1 points, 45.4 rebounds, 30.9 assists, 8.0 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.8% from the field and 76.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 117.1 points and 40.8 rebounds.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.3 points, 5.6 assists and 3.0 (35.3%) 3-pointers made, while Jarrett Allen has an average of 7.9 rebounds.

Sacramento Kings vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks

Our Sacramento Kings vs Cleveland Cavaliers betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.

Game Prediction

Cavaliers can enjoy a huge win in this NBA showdown and we’re heading to the spread. Back the big favorites off -11.5 to cover the line at -115.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert basketball picks, our handicappers also analyze the latest NBA stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Kings vs Cavaliers stats:

  • The +11.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kings in 4 consecutive games on the road.
  • The +11.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kings in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +11.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kings in 11 of their last 20 games on the road.

Cavs -11.5 Probability

The best NBA sportsbooks make it a 53.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Donovan Mitchell Under 29.5 Points -111 BetMGM logo

Donovan Mitchell (Cavs) has averaged 22.4 points in the past 5 games. There’s every reason to expect a similar outcome here and he’s available at odds of -111 to go below the line.

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Jaylon Tyson Over 15.5 Points -102 BetMGM logo

Jaylon Tyson (Cavs) has recorded an average of 18.4 points in the past 5 games. On this basis, we are happy to back Overs at -102 when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Cavaliers -11.5
Totals Under 233.5
Player Points Donovan Mitchell Under 29.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Cavs -11.5, Under 233.5 and Donovan Mitchell (Cavs) to score Under 29.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Kings Kings logo 107 - 123 Cavaliers logo Cavaliers

Should you wish to go for a speculative wager, try the Cavaliers to win 123-107 on the correct score lines. This should be a fun bet which could potentially yield a big return.

Sacramento Kings vs Cleveland Cavaliers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Cavs Win on the Cards According to the Books

At betting odds of -556 with the sportsbooks, Cleveland Cavaliers are regarded as 85% likely to win this NBA game. Sacramento Kings are the underdogs at +420 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The current spread is 11.5 and the total points line is 233.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. Those that want to back Under 233.5 can find odds of -105 available.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Donovan Mitchell is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -115 that he goes Over 29.5 points and -112 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 29.5
-115
Under 29.5
-112
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DeMar DeRozan (Kings)
Over 18.5
-111
Under 18.5
-116
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 18.5
-100
Under 18.5
-130
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Player Assists
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 6.5
+106
Under 6.5
-137
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Russell Westbrook (Kings)
Over 6.5
-102
Under 6.5
-127
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 4.5
-100
Under 4.5
-130
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DeMar DeRozan (Kings)
Over 3.5
-147
Under 3.5
+113
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Player Rebounds
Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 9.5
+113
Under 9.5
-147
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Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
Over 8.5
-115
Under 8.5
-112
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Domantas Sabonis (Kings)
Over 8.5
+113
Under 8.5
-147
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Maxime Raynaud (Kings)
Over 6.5
-101
Under 6.5
-128
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Cavs Sitting on Five Wins in Previous Ten at Home

The Cavs own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 123.00 points scored and 123.30 points allowed.

The Kings are riding a skid of seven consecutive road defeats. They own a 1-9 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 107.80 points scored and 124.90 points allowed.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O234.5 U234.5
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Home Stats 5-5 246.30 123.00 123.30 7 3
Sacramento Kings logo Sacramento Kings Away Stats 1-9 232.70 107.80 124.90 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O234.5 = Games Over 234.5 Points
  • U234.5 = Games Under 234.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Sacramento Kings logo Sacramento Kings Stats
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Sacramento Kings Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Keegan Murray 19 35.95 277 29 14.6 1.5 1.3 6.1 1.6 1.2
DeMar DeRozan 45 33.56 848 178 18.8 4.0 0.8 3.3 0.3 1.4
Zach LaVine 33 32.54 652 79 19.8 2.4 2.7 2.8 0.3 0.7

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Donovan Mitchell 41 34.07 1183 233 28.9 5.7 3.8 4.8 0.2 1.5
Evan Mobley 39 33.27 690 158 17.7 4.1 1.2 8.7 1.9 1.0
Darius Garland 26 30.46 467 180 18.0 6.9 2.3 2.4 0.1 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

Sacramento Kings Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Sacramento Kings Lineups

21 Jan NBA
Raptors 122-109 Kings
20 Jan NBA
Heat 130-117 Kings
18 Jan NBA
Trail Blazers 117-110 Kings
16 Jan NBA
Wizards 115-128 Kings
14 Jan NBA
Knicks 101-112 Kings
12 Jan NBA
Lakers 112-124 Kings
11 Jan NBA
Rockets 98-111 Kings
09 Jan NBA
Kings 103-137 Warriors
06 Jan NBA
Mavericks 100-98 Kings
04 Jan NBA
Bucks 115-98 Kings

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

21 Jan NBA
Cavaliers 94-87 Hornets
19 Jan NBA
Thunder 136-104 Cavaliers
16 Jan NBA
Cavaliers 117-115 76ers
14 Jan NBA
Cavaliers 133-107 76ers
12 Jan NBA
Jazz 123-112 Cavaliers
10 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 134-146 Cavaliers
08 Jan NBA
Cavaliers 122-131 Timberwolves
06 Jan NBA
Cavaliers 120-116 Pacers
04 Jan NBA
Pistons 114-110 Cavaliers
02 Jan NBA
Nuggets 108-113 Cavaliers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 27 16 0.628 116.8 109.8 7 13-7 14-9 6-4 20-10 6-4 1W
Knicks 26 18 0.591 117.9 113.8 4.1 17-6 9-12 6-3 19-11 3-7 1W
Raptors 27 19 0.587 114.3 112.5 1.8 13-10 14-9 4-8 22-12 6-4 2W
76ers 24 19 0.558 116.8 115.5 1.3 12-12 12-7 8-4 18-15 5-5 1W
Nets 12 30 0.286 107.9 114.5 -6.6 6-16 6-14 3-8 9-18 2-8 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 32 10 0.762 117.2 109.9 7.3 18-4 14-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 4W
Cavaliers 25 20 0.556 119.1 117.1 2 14-11 11-9 7-3 17-13 6-4 1W
Bulls 22 22 0.5 118 119.9 -1.9 14-9 8-13 3-7 14-15 5-5 3W
Bucks 18 25 0.419 112.2 115.8 -3.6 9-11 9-14 5-4 14-14 4-6 1L
Pacers 10 35 0.222 109.9 118.3 -8.4 8-16 2-19 2-8 7-23 4-6 3L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 23 20 0.535 115.7 115.4 0.3 14-8 9-12 5-5 15-15 5-5 2L
Heat 23 22 0.511 119.3 118.4 0.9 15-7 8-15 3-3 12-12 4-6 1L
Hawks 21 25 0.457 117.6 119.1 -1.5 7-13 14-12 4-3 10-17 4-6 1W
Hornets 17 28 0.378 115.9 115.5 0.4 7-13 10-15 5-4 12-19 5-5 1W
Wizards 10 33 0.233 112.2 123.2 -11 6-15 4-18 2-4 7-18 1-9 8L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 37 8 0.822 121.4 107.8 13.6 20-3 17-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 2W
Nuggets 30 15 0.667 121.1 116.5 4.6 12-8 18-7 4-1 18-8 7-3 1W
Timberwolves 27 18 0.6 120 115.1 4.9 15-7 12-11 4-5 14-13 5-5 4L
Trail Blazers 23 22 0.511 116.5 118 -1.5 13-10 10-12 4-4 18-14 8-2 4W
Jazz 15 30 0.333 119.1 127.4 -8.3 10-13 5-17 1-8 9-22 3-7 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Suns 27 17 0.614 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 13-12 8-4 20-13 7-3 3W
Lakers 26 17 0.605 116 116.4 -0.4 12-8 14-9 4-6 19-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 25 21 0.543 116.8 114.2 2.6 17-7 8-14 5-3 15-13 6-4 2L
Clippers 20 24 0.455 112.3 113.5 -1.2 12-9 8-15 5-4 11-14 8-2 1W
Kings 12 33 0.267 110.7 120.7 -10 9-16 3-17 2-7 8-25 4-6 3L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 31 14 0.689 117.9 112.6 5.3 16-5 15-9 7-2 18-12 6-4 1W
Rockets 26 16 0.619 117.1 111 6.1 15-3 11-13 4-4 15-14 5-5 1L
Grizzlies 18 24 0.429 115.3 116.2 -0.9 10-12 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1L
Mavericks 19 26 0.422 114.4 116.6 -2.2 14-11 5-15 3-6 11-18 7-3 4W
Pelicans 10 36 0.217 114.7 122 -7.3 7-19 3-17 3-7 4-25 2-8 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 32 10 0.762 117.2 109.9 7.3 18-4 14-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 4W
Celtics 27 16 0.628 116.8 109.8 7 13-7 14-9 6-4 20-10 6-4 1W
Knicks 26 18 0.591 117.9 113.8 4.1 17-6 9-12 6-3 19-11 3-7 1W
Raptors 27 19 0.587 114.3 112.5 1.8 13-10 14-9 4-8 22-12 6-4 2W
76ers 24 19 0.558 116.8 115.5 1.3 12-12 12-7 8-4 18-15 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 25 20 0.556 119.1 117.1 2 14-11 11-9 7-3 17-13 6-4 1W
Magic 23 20 0.535 115.7 115.4 0.3 14-8 9-12 5-5 15-15 5-5 2L
Heat 23 22 0.511 119.3 118.4 0.9 15-7 8-15 3-3 12-12 4-6 1L
Bulls 22 22 0.5 118 119.9 -1.9 14-9 8-13 3-7 14-15 5-5 3W
Hawks 21 25 0.457 117.6 119.1 -1.5 7-13 14-12 4-3 10-17 4-6 1W
Bucks 18 25 0.419 112.2 115.8 -3.6 9-11 9-14 5-4 14-14 4-6 1L
Hornets 17 28 0.378 115.9 115.5 0.4 7-13 10-15 5-4 12-19 5-5 1W
Nets 12 30 0.286 107.9 114.5 -6.6 6-16 6-14 3-8 9-18 2-8 3L
Wizards 10 33 0.233 112.2 123.2 -11 6-15 4-18 2-4 7-18 1-9 8L
Pacers 10 35 0.222 109.9 118.3 -8.4 8-16 2-19 2-8 7-23 4-6 3L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 37 8 0.822 121.4 107.8 13.6 20-3 17-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 2W
Spurs 31 14 0.689 117.9 112.6 5.3 16-5 15-9 7-2 18-12 6-4 1W
Nuggets 30 15 0.667 121.1 116.5 4.6 12-8 18-7 4-1 18-8 7-3 1W
Rockets 26 16 0.619 117.1 111 6.1 15-3 11-13 4-4 15-14 5-5 1L
Suns 27 17 0.614 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 13-12 8-4 20-13 7-3 3W
Lakers 26 17 0.605 116 116.4 -0.4 12-8 14-9 4-6 19-12 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 27 18 0.6 120 115.1 4.9 15-7 12-11 4-5 14-13 5-5 4L
Warriors 25 21 0.543 116.8 114.2 2.6 17-7 8-14 5-3 15-13 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 23 22 0.511 116.5 118 -1.5 13-10 10-12 4-4 18-14 8-2 4W
Clippers 20 24 0.455 112.3 113.5 -1.2 12-9 8-15 5-4 11-14 8-2 1W
Grizzlies 18 24 0.429 115.3 116.2 -0.9 10-12 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1L
Mavericks 19 26 0.422 114.4 116.6 -2.2 14-11 5-15 3-6 11-18 7-3 4W
Jazz 15 30 0.333 119.1 127.4 -8.3 10-13 5-17 1-8 9-22 3-7 1L
Kings 12 33 0.267 110.7 120.7 -10 9-16 3-17 2-7 8-25 4-6 3L
Pelicans 10 36 0.217 114.7 122 -7.3 7-19 3-17 3-7 4-25 2-8 3L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 37 8 0.822 121.4 107.8 13.6 20-3 17-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 2W
Pistons 32 10 0.762 117.2 109.9 7.3 18-4 14-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 4W
Spurs 31 14 0.689 117.9 112.6 5.3 16-5 15-9 7-2 18-12 6-4 1W
Nuggets 30 15 0.667 121.1 116.5 4.6 12-8 18-7 4-1 18-8 7-3 1W
Celtics 27 16 0.628 116.8 109.8 7 13-7 14-9 6-4 20-10 6-4 1W
Rockets 26 16 0.619 117.1 111 6.1 15-3 11-13 4-4 15-14 5-5 1L
Suns 27 17 0.614 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 13-12 8-4 20-13 7-3 3W
Lakers 26 17 0.605 116 116.4 -0.4 12-8 14-9 4-6 19-12 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 27 18 0.6 120 115.1 4.9 15-7 12-11 4-5 14-13 5-5 4L
Knicks 26 18 0.591 117.9 113.8 4.1 17-6 9-12 6-3 19-11 3-7 1W
Raptors 27 19 0.587 114.3 112.5 1.8 13-10 14-9 4-8 22-12 6-4 2W
76ers 24 19 0.558 116.8 115.5 1.3 12-12 12-7 8-4 18-15 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 25 20 0.556 119.1 117.1 2 14-11 11-9 7-3 17-13 6-4 1W
Warriors 25 21 0.543 116.8 114.2 2.6 17-7 8-14 5-3 15-13 6-4 2L
Magic 23 20 0.535 115.7 115.4 0.3 14-8 9-12 5-5 15-15 5-5 2L
Heat 23 22 0.511 119.3 118.4 0.9 15-7 8-15 3-3 12-12 4-6 1L
Trail Blazers 23 22 0.511 116.5 118 -1.5 13-10 10-12 4-4 18-14 8-2 4W
Bulls 22 22 0.5 118 119.9 -1.9 14-9 8-13 3-7 14-15 5-5 3W
Hawks 21 25 0.457 117.6 119.1 -1.5 7-13 14-12 4-3 10-17 4-6 1W
Clippers 20 24 0.455 112.3 113.5 -1.2 12-9 8-15 5-4 11-14 8-2 1W
Grizzlies 18 24 0.429 115.3 116.2 -0.9 10-12 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1L
Mavericks 19 26 0.422 114.4 116.6 -2.2 14-11 5-15 3-6 11-18 7-3 4W
Bucks 18 25 0.419 112.2 115.8 -3.6 9-11 9-14 5-4 14-14 4-6 1L
Hornets 17 28 0.378 115.9 115.5 0.4 7-13 10-15 5-4 12-19 5-5 1W
Jazz 15 30 0.333 119.1 127.4 -8.3 10-13 5-17 1-8 9-22 3-7 1L
Nets 12 30 0.286 107.9 114.5 -6.6 6-16 6-14 3-8 9-18 2-8 3L
Kings 12 33 0.267 110.7 120.7 -10 9-16 3-17 2-7 8-25 4-6 3L
Wizards 10 33 0.233 112.2 123.2 -11 6-15 4-18 2-4 7-18 1-9 8L
Pacers 10 35 0.222 109.9 118.3 -8.4 8-16 2-19 2-8 7-23 4-6 3L
Pelicans 10 36 0.217 114.7 122 -7.3 7-19 3-17 3-7 4-25 2-8 3L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak