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Trail Blazers vs. Kings prediction: Sacramento favored to win Sunday's NBA game [1/18/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Portland Trail Blazers vs Sacramento Kings predictions for NBA Sunday.
The Sacramento Kings will take on the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA action at Golden 1 Center on Sunday, starting at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury news, Dimers' advanced NBA model predicts the Kings as the most likely winner of the Trail Blazers vs. Kings game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Kings lineup will feature players like DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine and Russell Westbrook, while the Trail Blazers will look to Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe and Jerami Grant.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Blazers vs. Kings prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NBA matchup between the Trail Blazers and Kings 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Kings a 60% chance of beating the Trail Blazers. Our predicted final score has the Kings winning 114-111.
According to our model, the Kings (-2.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 228.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of staying under.
Trail Blazers vs. Kings odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Trail Blazers | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +2.5 (-105) | -2.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | +130 | -142 |
| Total | o228.5 (-105) | u228.5 (-106) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Trail Blazers vs. Kings picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Kings -2.5 | -112 |
| Moneyline | Kings | -142 |
| Total | Under 228.5 | -106 |
According to our NBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 228.5 total points.
Trail Blazers vs. Kings player props
NBA prop bets are a great way to wager on Sunday's Trail Blazers vs. Kings game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Golden 1 Center.
Deni Avdija is expected to lead the Trail Blazers with 28 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists, while DeMar DeRozan is projected to have 20 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists for the Kings.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Trail Blazers prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Trail Blazers are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | 28 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 52 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | 23 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 40 |
| Jerami Grant | 15 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 26 |
| Toumani Camara | 15 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 31 |
| Donovan Clingan | 13 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 36 |
Kings prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Kings:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | 20 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 36 |
| Zach LaVine | 20 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 33 |
| R. Westbrook | 16 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 40 |
| D. Sabonis | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 34 |
| Dennis Schroder | 11 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 24 |
Blazers vs. Kings game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's game between the Kings and Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center is scheduled to start at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Sacramento Kings
- Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Golden 1 Center
Conclusion
We predict the Kings, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat the Trail Blazers on Sunday, with Deni Avdija projected for a game-high 52 fantasy points.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Trail Blazers vs. Kings insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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