Portland Trail Blazers vs Sacramento Kings February 6th 2025

At 10:00 ET, the Portland Trail Blazers (-112) will host the Sacramento Kings (-107) in a Western Conference matchup. Portland is currently favored by 1 point and has won 5 straight games. The over/under line is set at 229.5.

This game will be played at the Moda Center in Portland and can be seen on NBCS. The Kings are 9th in the West with a record of 25-25, while the Trail Blazers are 13th at 22-29.

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Kings vs. Trail Blazers Key Information

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Sacramento Kings at Portland Trail Blazers
• Where: Portland at Moda Center
• Date: Thursday, February 6th
• Betting Odds POR -1, SAC -107 | POR -112 O/U 229.5

The Kings Can Win If…

The Kings dropped to 25-25 on the season following a 130-111 home loss to the Magic on Wednesday. Sacramento, who were favored by four points, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 241 points exceeded the 218.5-point line by 22.5 points.

Orlando’s 10-0 run turned the game, as they went from trailing 65-60 to leading 70-65. Sacramento briefly responded, winning the 2nd quarter 29-25, but the Magic dominated the 3rd, outscoring the Kings 42-23. Sacramento couldn’t recover after entering the 4th quarter down 104-83, despite outscoring Orlando 28-26 in the final period.

Domantas Sabonis led the Kings with 21 points and 13 rebounds on 80% shooting in their 130-111 loss to the Magic. DeMar DeRozan added 19 points, with 12 coming in the 2nd quarter.

The Kings shot 50% from the field, but made just 10 threes at a 37% clip. Zach LaVine contributed 13 points, scoring 7 in the 3rd quarter, while Keon Ellis added 8 of his 12 points in the same period.

The Kings struggled defensively against the Magic, giving up 130 points on 56% shooting. Their worst quarter came in the 3rd, where they allowed 42 points, but they did manage to hold Orlando to 25 points in the 2nd and 26 in the 4th.

From beyond the arc, the Magic hit 16 threes at a 51% clip. The Kings sent Orlando to the line 15 times, where they made 14 free throws. Sacramento finished with 23 defensive rebounds, allowed 9 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks.

• Through their last five road contests, the Kings offense has averaged 112 points per game while allowing an average of 122. Sacramento posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 2-3 ATS.
• Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Sacramento has an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 1-4 straight up.
• Over their last five games, the Kings have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.

The Trail Blazers Can Win If…

Portland improved to 22-29 on the season with a 112-89 win over the Pacers on Tuesday. The Trail Blazers, who were +5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread at home. The combined score of 201 points fell well short of the 233-point O/U line.

Portland’s defense played a key role in the win. They held Indiana to just 18 points in the 1st quarter and went on an 11-0 run to stretch their lead from 55-52 to 66-52. After taking a 78-66 lead into the 4th quarter, the Trail Blazers closed out the game strong, outscoring the Pacers 34-23 in the final period.

Anfernee Simons led the Trail Blazers with 22 points and 7 assists in their win over the Pacers, hitting 4 threes at 44.4% from deep. Jerami Grant added 20 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 50% clip, while Scoot Henderson contributed 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 threes at 60% from beyond the arc.

Portland connected on 14 threes as a team, shooting 37.8% from long range and 44.6% overall. Simons scored 7 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, while Grant added 9 points in the final period. Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe each scored 7 points in the 4th, with Sharpe also putting up 9 points in the 3rd quarter.

The Trail Blazers put together a strong defensive performance on Tuesday, holding the Pacers to just 89 points. Portland allowed 18 points in the 1st quarter and 20 in the 2nd, setting the tone early. They gave up 28 points in the 3rd but tightened up in the 4th, allowing 23 points.

Portland limited Indiana to 42% shooting from the field and just 20% from beyond the arc, where the Pacers made only 5 threes. The Trail Blazers also sent Indiana to the line 21 times, where they made 16 free throws. Defensively, Portland recorded 8 steals and 4 blocks.

• In their last five home games, Portland has averaged 109 points per game while allowing 100. The team’s record in this stretch was 4-1 while going 5-0 vs. the spread.
• Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Portland has an ATS mark of 2-8 while going 3-7 straight up.
• In their last three games, the Trail Blazers have an over/under record of 2-1 and are 3-0 vs. the spread.

The Lean

For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Trail Blazers to secure the win, with an expected final score of 130-121. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -1.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 229.5, and our model projects the Kings and Trail Blazers to reach a combined total of 251 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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Kings Aim for Redemption Against Red-Hot Blazers

The Sacramento Kings are looking to bounce back from what interim head coach Doug Christie called an “unacceptable” performance as they prepare to face the streaking Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. After a disheartening 130-111 home loss to the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, the Kings will need a much sharper effort on both ends of the floor to compete with a Portland squad that has won five straight games.

Sacramento’s Struggles and Christie’s No-Excuse Approach

Wednesday’s loss exposed several glaring issues for the Kings, especially on defense. Christie made it clear that the lack of energy and execution was simply not up to standard.

“Unacceptable in a lot of different ways, especially on the defensive end,” Christie said. “Must, must be better. Must, must play with the level of energy, intensity, physicality, and aggressiveness that I want to see and (that) I think they’ve begun to expect from themselves. That wasn’t it.”

Turnovers were another major problem for Sacramento, as they committed 19 giveaways that led to 28 points for Orlando. Additionally, the Magic shot a scorching 51 percent from beyond the arc, further exposing the Kings’ defensive lapses.

Zach LaVine, who recently arrived from the Chicago Bulls, made his Sacramento debut but struggled to find his rhythm, scoring just 13 points on 4-of-13 shooting. Christie acknowledged that there will be an adjustment period for LaVine as he integrates into the lineup but refused to use that as an excuse for the team’s poor showing.

“That’s part of what’s going to happen,” Christie said. “We have to find our way. As a unit, they have to feel Zach out, Zach has to feel them out. But I’m not using any of that as an excuse.”

New Addition Valanciunas Expected to Bolster Kings’ Depth

The Kings made another move on Wednesday, acquiring veteran center Jonas Valanciunas from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Sidy Cissoko and two second-round picks. Valanciunas, a proven interior presence, brings toughness, rebounding, and playoff experience to Sacramento’s second unit.

Domantas Sabonis, who had 21 points and 13 rebounds against the Magic, expressed excitement about reuniting with his fellow Lithuanian.

“It’s great. I’m excited,” Sabonis said. “A fellow countryman with me. He’s all about this culture — he’s tough, he plays every game, I think he’s going to help us a lot off the bench. I know he’s going to play his heart out.”

Valanciunas could make his Kings debut against the Blazers, adding much-needed size and physicality against a Portland team that thrives in the paint.

Blazers Riding Momentum with Elite Defense

While Sacramento searches for answers, Portland enters the matchup as one of the hottest teams in the NBA. The Blazers have won nine of their last 10 games, most recently dismantling the Indiana Pacers 112-89 on Tuesday.

Anfernee Simons led the way with 22 points, while Jerami Grant added 20 in a game where Portland’s defense suffocated the Pacers down the stretch. Holding just a six-point lead midway through the fourth quarter, the Blazers dominated the final minutes with a 30-13 run to close the game.

Portland head coach Chauncey Billups credited the team’s defensive intensity for their recent success.

“Leads like this that are 10-12 points, they go away so fast in the NBA,” Billups said. “But the way our defense is humming, when teams are playing against us—at least in particular now—that lead probably feels like a 20-something-point lead. It’s been tough to score on us.”

Billups has long envisioned his squad as one that opponents dread facing.

“That’s been my vision the entire time. I want to be that team that nobody wants to play against,” he said. “Even when you come in and play well and win, you’ve had to fight so hard for that win, you have to go earn that. That’s what I want us to be at all times, home or on the road. I want teams to earn their keep against us. And we’re doing that right now.”

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Key Factors for Thursday’s Clash

The Kings’ ability to respond to Christie’s challenge will be the focal point of this game. Sacramento must clean up its defense, limit turnovers, and bring a higher level of intensity if it hopes to snap Portland’s winning streak.

Meanwhile, the Blazers will look to continue their defensive dominance while capitalizing on Sacramento’s struggles. With guard Matisse Thybulle out due to an ankle injury, Portland will rely even more on its collective defensive effort to slow down LaVine, Sabonis, and De’Aaron Fox.

With one team desperate to redeem itself and the other looking to extend its winning streak, this matchup promises to be a battle of resilience and adjustments.