Toronto Raptors vs Sacramento Kings 1/25/23 – The 2022-23 NBA Season begins Wednesday, with the Toronto Raptors facing the Sacramento Kings in a cross-conference battle at Golden 1 Center Sacramento, California. Dalano Banton and Otto Porter are both out of Toronto. Sacramento may be without Chimezie Metu. NBA basketball predictions said that it was an advantage to Kings players who are out on their opponents.
Toronto Raptors vs Sacramento Kings
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET
Location: Golden 1 Center
Toronto Raptors vs Sacramento Kings Betting Odds
Raptors
Moneyline: +150
Spread: +4.5 (-119)
Total: 237 over (-110)
Kings
Moneyline: -213
Spread: -4.5 (-119)
Total: 237 under (-110)
Toronto Raptors vs Sacramento Kings Analysis
The Toronto Raptors came out of their slump after three consecutive losses to the Milwaukee Bucks 130-122 and the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-126. They defeated the New York Knicks by 125 to116. This covered a spread of 2 points at home. The Raptors were 15-for-34 from beyond the arc in their win against the Knicks. Toronto had only eight turnovers, and 12 steals that night. Fred VanVleet was the winner with 28 points. Pascal Siakam had 24 points, seven boards, and six assists. Gary Trent Jr. scored 24 points. Toronto is the number 11th seed in the Eastern Conference, just a few games behind the tenth-seeded Chicago Bulls.
The Sacramento Kings are fresh from Monday’s 133 to 100 defeat of the Memphis Grizzlies. After stopping their six-game winning streak with a tough 129-127 home defeat against the Philadelphia 76ers. However, they were able to beat the Grizzlies with ease. Steven Adams and Ja Morant were not available for the Kings’ win. Memphis was held to 39 points by Sacramento in the second half. The Kings were 22-for-40 from beyond the arc, scored 30 fast-break points and had 37 assists. Trey Lyles had 24 points, seven boards, three blocks and two steals. Harrison Barnes and Keegan Murphy each scored 20 points. Domantas Sabonis also had a great game. He finished with a triple-double, scoring 14 points, 11 assists and ten rebounds. The number 3 seed in the Western Conference is the Kings
Toronto Raptors vs Sacramento Kings Against the Spread
Toronto are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games. Toronto are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games. Toronto are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games against Sacramento. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto’s last 6 games on the road.
Sacramento are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Sacramento’s last 9 games. Sacramento are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Sacramento’s last 7 games against Toronto. Sacramento are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home.
Toronto Raptors vs Sacramento Kings Free Pick
They expect to see another exciting clash between these cross-conference rivals. The Raptors and Kings struggle to defend. Therefore, NBA betting odds favor the Kings to win and cover the spread.
Free Pick: Sacramento Kings -4.5 (-119)
