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Washington Wizards vs Sacramento Kings Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET

Venue: Golden 1 Center — Sacramento, CA

Article updated Jan 18, 11:01 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The NBA betting action continues on Sunday, January 19, 2025, with a cross-conference showdown between the Washington Wizards and the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center in

Game outlook

The NBA betting action continues on Sunday, January 19, 2025, with a cross-conference showdown between the Washington Wizards and the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season, following a split in a two-game series last season. Sacramento is currently favored to win with a -16 opening line that has remained unchanged. For more information on this matchup and other NBA picks for Sunday, please continue reading.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Wizards +900 | Kings -1,600

Spread: Wizards +16 (-110) | Kings -16 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 235 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Sacramento will win straight-up is 94%.

Washington Wizards

The Washington Wizards faced the Golden State Warriors in a challenging matchup following an eight-game losing streak. Despite covering an 11.5-point spread against the Phoenix Suns in their previous game, the Wizards struggled to secure a win. Rookie Kyshawn George shined with a career-high 24 points, but the team's overall performance fell short, with poor shooting percentages and defensive struggles contributing to their defeat. With a power ranking of 30, the Wizards rank poorly in both offense and defense, emphasizing their need for improvement in key areas such as field goal percentage and turnovers.

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Sacramento Kings Analysis

The Sacramento Kings have been on a hot streak, winning eight of their last nine games overall. Despite a recent defeat to the Milwaukee Bucks, they bounced back with a solid win against the Houston Rockets, shooting 50.0% from the field and making a strong showing from beyond the arc and the free-throw line. DeMar DeRozan, Malik Monk, and Domantas Sabonis led the charge in the game. The Kings have three players averaging over 20 points per game, with Sabonis leading the league in rebounds. They have a strong offensive output, scoring 116.0 points per 100 possessions, but their defense allows 113.7 points in return. They have a power ranking of 6, ranking 8th in offense and 20th in defense. The Kings have a record of 21-20 and have gone 17-23-1 against the spread. In their upcoming game against Washington, the Kings will look to continue their strong performance on both ends of the court. If you're looking for expert analysis and picks, consider checking out the Best NBA Handicappers.

Sacramento Kings Poised for Victory Against Struggling Washington Wizards

In assessing this matchup, it is important to consider the current status of both teams. The Washington Wizards are currently facing defensive challenges, ranking poorly in key defensive statistics such as 2-point percentage, 3-point percentage, and turnover percentage. This presents a significant advantage for the Sacramento Kings, who are in good form and will be facing the Wizards on the second night of a back-to-back. The Wizards' recent performance against the spread, going 3-5 in their previous eight outings, further supports the likelihood of the Kings performing well in this matchup. With these factors in mind, it can be anticipated that the Kings will have ample scoring opportunities and may likely emerge as the stronger team in this game.

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Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Washington Wizards+900 → +1,000Moved
  • Moneyline · Sacramento Kings-1,600 → -1,800Moved
  • Spread · Washington Wizards+16 (-110) → +17.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Sacramento Kings-16 (-110) → -17.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over235 (-110) → 238 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under235 (-110) → 238 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Washington Wizards
2-2 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Sacramento Kings
0-3 matchup record · 5-4-1 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-19T04:01:43.815Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Sacramento Kings defeated Washington Wizards 123-100

Sacramento Kings defeated Washington Wizards 123-100 on January 19, 2025, a 23-point decision in the series. Sacramento Kings' strongest period was the 4th quarter, when it outscored its opponent 33-23. Against SportsJaw's recorded Washington Wizards +17.5 (-110) spread, Sacramento Kings covered, while the 223 combined points finished under the recorded total of 238.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • GsimmsSpread · Sacramento Kings +16 (-110)Win
  • TphamSpread · Washington Wizards +16.5 (-110)Loss
  • ThetotalerTotal · Under 235 (-110)Win
  • StevehSpread · Washington Wizards +16.5 (-110)Loss
  • 1118240754Spread · Washington Wizards +16.5 (-110)Loss
  • JohnTharpMoneyline · Sacramento Kings -1,700Win
  • FlyigglesflyTotal · Over 233 (-110)Loss
  • EXCELent Sports PicksTotal · Under 233 (-110)Win