Toronto Raptors at Sacramento Kings odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

The Sacramento Kings (20-13) welcome the Toronto Raptors (14-20) to Golden 1 Center Friday. Tip is set for 10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Raptors vs. Kings odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: 1st meeting

The Kings beat the Orlando Magic in double overtime 138-135 Wednesday, failing to cover as 5.5-point home favorites. Sacramento has won 3 of its last 4 but is just 2-2 against the spread (ATS) in that span, including not covering in last 2 games. The Kings have covered just 3 of its last 9 contests and are 17-16 ATS on the season. PG De'Aaron Fox is Sacramento's top scorer, averaging 29.4 points per game (PPG).

The Raptors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 116-111 Wednesday, covering as 1-point road underdogs. They have won 3 of their last 5, going 4-1 ATS. Toronto is 17-17 ATS on the season and 3-5 ATS over its last 8 on the road. It is led by F Pascal Siakam, who is averaging 22.4 PPG.

Raptors at Kings odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:33 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Raptors +164 (bet $100 to win $164) | Kings -196 (bet $196 to win $100)
Against the spread: Raptors +5 (-110) | Kings -5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 238 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Raptors at Kings picks and predictions

Prediction

Kings 121, Raptors 118

Moneyline

PASS.

The Kings (-196) are the better, more talented side, but they haven't played like it. AVOID a home favorite moneyline bet and focus on the spread below.

Against the spread

BET RAPTORS +5 (-110).

While the Kings may be better and finished 3rd in the West last season, they have struggled over the last few weeks. Sacramento is 3-3 over its last 6 straight up and 2-4 ATS, including an 0-3 ATS at home over those games. The Kings are also 1-5 ATS at home over the last 6.

The Raptors have covered 4 of their last 5 and seem to have a new spark since trading for G RJ Barrett. They have scored 120 or more in 2 of their last 3 and should have the necessary scoring to keep up with the high-pace Kings.

Given their recent success since their trade, BACK RAPTORS +5 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 238 (-110).

Over the last 5 games for all teams, the Raptors rank 5th in pace, and the Kings rank 10th in pace on the season, so this should be a high-tempo game that has plenty of scoring.

Toronto has gone Over in 3 of its last 4 games and is 18-16 O/U on the season. Sacramento, which ranks 13th in offensive rating, has gone Over in 2 of its last 5 but has scored 120 or more in 2 of its last 3. It is 17-16 O/U.

Considering season-long trends for both sides, the better option is OVER 238 (-110).

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