Cleveland Cavaliers vs Sacramento Kings Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 3/19/25, 4:18 AM  by Erik Gibbs | Modified on 3/19/25 at 4:31 AM in NBA Picks

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Sacramento Kings are set to face off tonight at Golden 1 Center in what marks their first meeting of the season. Historically, Sacramento has had the upper hand in this matchup, winning seven of the last ten encounters. However, last season, the teams split their two-game series, with the home team coming out on top in both instances. This game presents an intriguing contrast, as Cleveland has been in exceptional form lately, winning 20 of its last 23 games, while Sacramento has struggled, losing five of its last seven.

Cleveland enters this contest looking to regain its momentum after back-to-back losses, including a 132-119 road defeat to the Clippers on Tuesday night. Despite their strong overall record, the Cavaliers have shown some vulnerability, particularly on the defensive end in recent outings. With no players currently listed on the injury report, Cleveland may still opt to rest key contributors, given that this will be the second night of a back-to-back.

Meanwhile, the Kings snapped a four-game losing streak with a 132-122 home victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. That win should provide them with some much-needed confidence heading into this matchup. However, Sacramento remains slightly shorthanded, as star center Domantas Sabonis is expected to be unavailable. His absence puts more pressure on the Kings’ other key players, including De’Aaron Fox, to step up against a Cavaliers squad looking to bounce back.