Washington Wizards vs Sacramento Kings Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 19, 2025

The Sacramento Kings host the Washington Wizards on Sunday for their first encounter of the 2024-25 season. Both teams were 1-1 against each other in their 2023-24 season series.

Washington Wizards vs Sacramento Kings game details and odds

The Wizards-Kings matchup is scheduled to tip off at 9 p.m. ET on Sunday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

The game will air on NBCS-CA and MNMT around Sacramento and Washington, respectively. Fans can also stream the game live on FuboTV or via NBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Wizards (-1600) vs Kings (+1100)

Spread: Wizards (+16.5) vs Kings (-16.5)

Total (O/U): -110 (o234.5) / -110 (u234.5)

Note: The odds could change before tipoff.

Washington Wizards vs Sacramento Kings Preview

Ahead of Sunday's matchup, the Washington Wizards are last in the Eastern Conference, as well as the league overall, with a 6-34 record. They are dealing with a nine-game losing streak and are coming off a 122-114 road loss against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. Jordan Poole led their losing effort in the game with 38 points, five rebounds and five assists.

Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings are tied with the Warriors and the Phoenix Suns for ninth in the West with a 21-20 record and have won eight of their last 10 outings. They are coming off a 132-127 home victory over the Houston Rockets on Thursday, with DeMar DeRozan leading their victory charge with 33 points, five rebounds and four assists.

The Wizards will be without Marvin Bagley III, Saddiq Bey, and Malcolm Brogdon for the upcoming game. They are expected to use a starting lineup of Jordan Poole (PG), Carlton Carrington (SG), Bilal Coulibaly (SF), Kyle Kuzma (PF) and Alexandre Sarr (C).

The Kings will be without Devin Carter while Keon Ellis is listed as questionable to play. They are projected to deploy a starting lineup of De'Aaron Fox (PG), Malik Monk (SG), DeMar DeRozan (SF), Keegan Murray (PF) and Domantas Sabonis (C).

Washington Wizards vs Sacramento Kings Betting Tips

Jonas Valančiūnas is expected to record over 6.5 rebounds in the upcoming contest. He is averaging 8.1 rebounds in the season and has crossed the mark consistently in his last six outings.

Meanwhile, Domantas Sabonis could record under 16.5 rebounds. The King's center is averaging 14.1 rebounds in the season and has not crossed the mark in his last three outings.

Washington Wizards vs Sacramento Kings Prediction

Given the momentum of the Kings and the Wizards' lack of it, Sacramento is expected to clinch a convincing home victory on Sunday.