The Kings and Toronto Raptors will matchup on Friday, Jan 5. Tip-off for the game is 10:00 ET and will be shown on NBCS. Sacramento is favored by 5 points in this game, and the total is 238. Who do we think will come out on top? Keep reading for our top Kings vs. Raptors player props and predictions.
Kings vs. Raptors Odds
- Spread: Kings -5
- Total 238
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Jan 5
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento CA
- TV: NBCS
Raptors Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Raptors have an over/under record of 3-1-1 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Toronto has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 118 per game. The team went 3-7 overall in these games.
- Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Raptors have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
Kings Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Kings have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Across the Kings last ten home games, the team averaged 115 points per game while allowing 114. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 6-4 straight-up.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Kings have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.
Can the Raptors Grab a Win in Sacramento?
Coming into today’s game against the Kings, the Raptors are 14-20 overall. When looking at their home vs. road splits, the Raptors are 9-9 at home and 5-11 on the road.
In their last game, the Raptors put up 116 points, which is the same as their season average of 114 points per game. On the offensive end, the Raptors have been strong on the glass, grabbing 11.9 offensive rebounds per game. When it comes to three-point shooting, the Raptors are hitting 35% of their attempts and are 17th in pace.
So far this season, the Raptors have been a middle-of-the-pack defensive team, allowing 115.1 points per game (17th). On the road, they have given up 117.6 points per game (19th).
One area where Toronto has been strong defensively is at the free-throw line, where they have allowed just 19.7 made free-throws per game (3rd).
Over their last five games, the Raptors have given up 116.6 points per game (14th). During that stretch, opponents have made 35.9% of their three-point attempts (12th).
Can the Kings Grab a Win at Home?
Coming into today’s game against the Raptors, the Kings are above .500 with a 20-13 record. When playing on the road, the Kings are 8-7 compared to 12-6 at home this season.
In their last game vs. the Magic, the Kings put up 138 points. Shooting 48.6% from the field, the Kings hit 15 threes. Malik Monk led the Kings with 37 points while Keegan Murray chipped in 28 points.
When it comes to defense, the Sacramento Kings have struggled this season, allowing 117.2 points per game, which is 21st in the NBA. At home, they have been even worse, giving up 120.2 points per contest, which is 26th in the league.
Over their last five games, the Kings have been much better on the defensive end, allowing just 115.6 points per game, which is 11th in the NBA during that stretch. During this stretch, they have been especially good at defending two-point shots, allowing opponents to shoot just 49.3% from inside the arc.
One area where Sacramento has been solid this season is in terms of steals, as they are 19th in the NBA at 7.1 steals per game. However, they have struggled to protect the rim, ranking just 27th in blocked shots per contest.
Kings vs. Raptors Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is De’Aaron Fox and his points prop of 29.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -113 while the under is at -121. Our projections have De’Aaron Fox finishing with a stat line of 29 points, 5 and 7 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 29.5.
- The Prop: De’Aaron Fox Under 29.5 Points (-121)
Kings vs. Raptors Predictions
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +5, the Raptors is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 238 and our model has the Raptors and Kings finishing with a combined 225 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Raptors +5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook