Third quarter report
There is only one more quarter left between the Kings and the victory they were favorites to achieve tonight. They have a bit of cushion as they currently lead the Wizards 90-77.
The Kings came into the contest with extra motivation after the loss they suffered the last time these two teams met. We’ll see if they are able to turn the script around or if it will simply be more of the same.
Who is playing
Washington Wizards @ Sacramento Kings
Current records: Washington 6-34, Sacramento 21-20
How to watch
- When: Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 9 pm ET
- Where: Golden 1 Center – Sacramento, California
- TV: Monumental Sports Network
- Continue: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try it for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket cost: $45.00
What to know
Wizards fans better hope the team plays a big game on Sunday, as the odds are decidedly against them. Having played yesterday, they will go on the road to face the Sacramento Kings at 9:00 pm ET at the Golden 1 Center. The Wizards are certainly hoping to end a 16-game road losing streak.
On Saturday, the Wizards came up short against the Warriors and fell 122-114.
The Wizards’ loss came despite quality play from Jordan Poole, who went 8-of-15 from beyond the arc en route to 38 points plus five assists and five rebounds.
The Kings meant business Thursday, getting baskets from all over the court against a Rockets team that has allowed just 107.98 points per game. The Kings posted a 132-127 victory over the Rockets.
Several players turned in solid performances to lead the Kings to victory, but perhaps none more so than DeMar DeRozan, who scored 33 points plus five rebounds. Malik Monk was another key player, nearly posting a double-double with 26 points and nine assists.
The Kings worked as a unit and finished the game with 32 assists. That good performance was nothing new for the team: they have already achieved at least 25 assists in seven consecutive games.
Washington’s loss dropped its record to 6-34. As for Sacramento, they have been performing incredibly well recently, as they have won eight of their last nine matchups, giving a nice boost to their 21-20 record this season.
While only the Kings took care of their fans last time they played, both teams pleased bettors by covering the spread. Looking ahead, the game looks promising for the Kings, as the team is 17 points ahead. This contest will be Washington’s 40th consecutive contest as underdogs (so far in this stretch they are 17-22 against the spread).
The Wizards were able to pull off a solid victory over the Kings in their previous matchup in March 2024, winning 109-102. The rematch could be a little more difficult for the Wizards since this time the team will not have the home field advantage. We’ll see if the change of venue makes a difference.
Odd
Sacramento is a heavy 17-point favorite against Washington, according to the latest report. NBA Odds.
Bettors had a good idea of ​​the line for this one, as the game began with the Kings as 16-point favorites.
The over/under is 233 points.
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History of the series
Sacramento has won 7 of its last 10 games against Washington.
- March 21, 2024: Washington 109 vs. Sacramento 102
- December 18, 2023: Sacramento 143 vs. Washington 131
- March 18, 2023: Sacramento 132 vs. Washington 118
- December 23, 2022: Washington 125 vs. Sacramento 111
- February 12, 2022: Sacramento 123 vs. Washington 110
- December 15, 2021: Sacramento 119 vs. Washington 105
- April 14, 2021: Washington 123 vs. Sacramento 111
- March 17, 2021: Sacramento 121 vs. Washington 119
- March 3, 2020: Sacramento 133 vs. Washington 126
- November 24, 2019: Sacramento 113 vs. Washington 106
