OKC Thunder vs Sacramento Kings Prediction and Betting Tips | Nov. 25, 2024

Monday night’s NBA schedule includes an OKC Thunder vs Sacramento Kings matchup, featuring two teams vying for playoff spots in the Western Conference. The game is set to tip off at 10 p.m. ET at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

The Thunder enter the game as the No. 2 team in the West. Despite a series of injuries, they've stayed near the top of the standings. The Kings, who have also faced injury issues, sit in 12th place in the conference, just two games behind the sixth spot.

Here’s a closer look at the matchup:

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OKC Thunder vs Sacramento Kings Prediction, Preview and Odds

Moneyline: Thunder (-190) vs Kings (+157)

Spread: Thunder -4.5 (-110) vs Kings +4.5 (-110)

Total (O/U): Thunder o223.5 (-110) vs Kings u223.5 (-110)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

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OKC Thunder vs Sacramento Kings preview

The Thunder have welcomed back Isaiah Hartenstein after a month-long absence, but they've also been hit with injuries to Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Joe, Alex Caruso and Ousmane Dieng. Of these, only Joe (who is listed as questionable) may play against the Kings, while the others have been ruled out.

Despite their injury troubles, the Thunder boast the second-best net rating in the league (10.4) and the top defensive rating (102.7), thanks in part to their effective small-ball lineups.

The Kings, meanwhile, have been struggling. They lost 108-103 to the Brooklyn Nets in a game where their bench contributed only nine points, all from Keon Ellis. With Malik Monk out, their bench depth has been a major issue.

Recent history favors the Thunder in this matchup. OKC has won the last two meetings with Sacramento, following the Kings' eight-game win streak in the series.

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OKC Thunder vs Sacramento Kings predicted starting lineups

Expect Isaiah Hartenstein to make his first start for the Thunder tonight, as they face the dominant center, Domantas Sabonis, and the Kings. Sacramento will be without Devin Carter, Mason Jones and Malik Monk.

Thunder

G - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | G - Aaron Wiggins | F - Jalen Williams | F - Lu Dort | C - Isaiah Hartenstein

Kings

G - De’Aaron Fox | G - Kevin Huerter | F - DeMar DeRozan | F - Keegan Murray | C - Domantas Sabonis

Editor's note: These are the predicted lineups and could change based on the availability of players.

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OKC Thunder vs Sacramento Kings betting props

• Domantas Sabonis to score over 17.5 points is listed at -105 on BetMGM. He’s expected to exceed this mark.
• Lu Dort to score under 12.5 points is listed at -120 on Bet360. Given his primary role defending perimeter players tonight, expect his scoring to dip.

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OKC Thunder vs Sacramento Kings prediction

With both teams dealing with injuries, the outcome will likely depend on depth, and the Thunder have the advantage in that area. While the Kings’ offense has the potential to explode at any time, OKC should come out on top with their more balanced attack.