Sacramento Kings vs Cleveland-cavaliers Picks and Predictions March 19th 2025

Sacramento Kings vs Cleveland-Cavaliers March 19th 2025

At 10:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings will host the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Golden 1 Center. This non-conference matchup will be televised on NBCS.

The Cavaliers (-195) are favored by 5 points over the Kings (+162). The over/under line for the game is 234.5. Cleveland is currently 1st in the Eastern Conference with a record of 56-12, while Sacramento is 9th in the Western Conference at 34-33. The Cavs have lost two straight games.

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Cavaliers vs. Kings Key Information

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers at Sacramento Kings
• Where: Sacramento at Golden 1 Center
• Date: Wednesday, March 19th
• Betting Odds CLE -5, CLE -195 | SAC +162 O/U 234.5

The Cavaliers Can Win If…

The Cavaliers dropped to 56-12 on the season after a 132-119 road loss to the Clippers on Tuesday. Cleveland was favored by 2.5 points but failed to cover the spread, losing by 13. The game’s total score of 251 points exceeded the O/U line of 230 by 21 points.

Cleveland started strong, leading 45-37 after the 1st quarter. However, the Clippers outscored them 31-28 in the 2nd and 38-29 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th quarter down 106-102, the Cavaliers managed just 17 points in the final period while allowing 26.

Max Strus led the Cavaliers with 24 points and 5 threes in their loss to the Clippers, shooting 66.7% from the field and 62.5% from deep. Donovan Mitchell added 18 points, though he struggled with a 27.8% shooting performance and hit just 2 of his 3-point attempts at 22.2%.

The Cavs made 14 threes as a team, shooting 34.1% from beyond the arc and 48.9% overall. Strus scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter, while Mitchell and De’Andre Hunter each had 10 points in the opening period.

The Cavaliers struggled defensively against the Clippers, giving up 132 points on 54% shooting. Cleveland allowed 37 points in the 1st quarter and 38 in the 3rd, though they tightened up in the 4th, holding the Clippers to 26 points.

From beyond the arc, the Clippers hit 16 threes at a 45% clip. Cleveland also sent them to the line 28 times, where they made 24 free throws. The Cavaliers finished with 6 steals but didn’t record a block.

• Although Cleveland has a straight up record of 9-1 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 7-3. The team averaged 124 points per game in these games.
• Against the spread, the Cavaliers have put together of 2-3 in their last five games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 3-2 straight up.
• Over their last five games, the Cavaliers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.

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The Kings Can Win If…

The Kings improved to 34-33 on the season with a 132-122 win over the Grizzlies on Monday. Sacramento, playing at home, was favored by 2.5 points and covered the spread, while the total score of 254 points exceeded the over/under line of 237.5 by 16.5 points.

Sacramento took control early, going on a 10-0 run to stretch the score from 28-26 to 38-26. They maintained their lead by matching Memphis 28-28 in the 2nd quarter and edging them 33-32 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th with a 98-86 lead, the Kings held off a late Grizzlies push, as Memphis outscored them 36-34 in the final period.

The Kings shot 52.3% from the field and knocked down 20 threes at a 48.8% clip in their win over the Grizzlies. Malik Monk led the way with 28 points and 7 assists, hitting 4 threes, while Zach LaVine added 23 points and 5 threes, shooting 62.5% from deep.

DeMar DeRozan contributed 22 points, with 8 coming in the 4th quarter. Monk also scored 8 in the final period, while LaVine added 4 of his 10 2nd quarter points in the 4th. Jake LaRavia chipped in 6 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters.

The Kings gave up 122 points to the Grizzlies, who shot 48% from the field. Sacramento allowed 26 points in the 1st quarter and 28 in the 2nd but struggled in the 4th, giving up 36 points.

From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies hit 13 threes at a 43% clip. Memphis also went 21/21 from the free-throw line. Defensively, the Kings recorded 11 steals and 7 blocks.

• Sacramento has a 1-4 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 110 points per game while allowing 115. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
• In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Kings have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 0-3.
• In their last five games, the Kings have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.

The Lean

Not only do we have the Cavaliers winning this one by a score of 142-122, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Cavaliers at -5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 234.5 and our model has the Cavaliers and Kings finishing with a combined 264 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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Kings, Minus Domantas Sabonis, Look to Extend Cavs’ Mini Skid

The Sacramento Kings hope to build momentum at home when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, despite being without star big man Domantas Sabonis.

Kings Looking for Stability Amid Playoff Push

Sacramento (34-33) found itself struggling after a four-game losing streak dropped the team to .500 and into ninth place in the Western Conference. Three of those losses came by margins of 16 points or more, exposing the Kings’ defensive vulnerabilities.

However, a much-needed 132-122 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday helped steady the ship. That victory marked the start of a seven-game homestand, which includes matchups against top-tier opponents like the Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Kings remain four games out of eighth place, but with the Dallas Mavericks two games back in 10th and the Phoenix Suns only a game behind them, Sacramento must stay sharp down the stretch.

Unfortunately for the Kings, they will have to navigate this critical period without Sabonis, who exited Monday’s game with a sprained right ankle. Further evaluation confirmed that he will likely miss the remainder of the homestand.

“Domas (is) strong. He’ll probably be back sooner than we think.” — Malik Monk

With Sabonis sidelined, Monk stepped up with 28 points against the Grizzlies, while Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan contributed 23 and 22 points, respectively. Sacramento will need that same offensive firepower against a Cavaliers team looking to bounce back from consecutive losses.

Cavaliers Look to Regain Form

Cleveland (56-12), the dominant leader in the Eastern Conference, enters this game on a rare two-game losing streak, one defeat shy of its season-worst skid. The Cavaliers opened their five-game Western road trip with a 132-119 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday.

The Cavs looked strong early, scoring 45 first-quarter points, but they faltered in the second half, getting outscored 26-17 in the fourth quarter.

“Elite shot-making performance by them. Poor defensive performance by us. … We weren’t disciplined on the margins, and that’s why you give up 132 points.” — Kenny Atkinson

Donovan Mitchell (18 points), Darius Garland (17), and Evan Mobley (17) led the Cavs’ offensive efforts, while Max Strus had a season-high 24 points. However, Cleveland’s defense struggled as the Clippers shot 54.8% from the field, including 45.7% from beyond the arc.

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As Cleveland looks to rebound, bettors should consider how the Cavs respond to adversity, particularly in a road back-to-back scenario. Those tracking NBA expert picks will be watching to see if Cleveland’s defense tightens up against a Kings team missing its star big man.

Matchup Outlook

This is the first meeting of the season between these teams, with a rematch set for April 6 in Cleveland. The Kings are looking to defend their home court and capitalize on the Cavaliers’ defensive lapses, while Cleveland aims to avoid its longest losing streak of the season.

With both teams fighting for positioning in their respective conferences, this contest carries significant weight for playoff seeding. Those analyzing NBA betting predictions should consider how Sacramento adjusts without Sabonis and whether Cleveland can bounce back defensively.