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Kings vs. Trail Blazers prediction: Why Portland is favored to win Thursday's NBA game [12/18/2025]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Sacramento Kings vs Portland Trail Blazers predictions for NBA Thursday.
NBA action continues on Thursday at 10:00 PM ET as the Sacramento Kings take on the favored Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center.
Based on updated simulations and today’s injury reports, Dimers' advanced NBA model predicts the Trail Blazers as the most likely winner of the Kings vs. Trail Blazers game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Trail Blazers lineup will feature stars like Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe and Jerami Grant, while the Kings will be led by DeMar DeRozan, Russell Westbrook and Keegan Murray.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Kings vs. Blazers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NBA game between the Kings and Trail Blazers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Trail Blazers a 76% chance of defeating the Kings. Our predicted final score has the Trail Blazers winning 122-114.
According to our model, the Kings (+8.5) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the 238.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
Kings vs. Trail Blazers odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kings | Trail Blazers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +8.5 (-105) | -8.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +275 | -340 |
| Total | o238.5 (-110) | u238.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kings vs. Trail Blazers 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 +8.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Kings | +275 |
| Total | Under 238.5 | -110 |
According to our best NBA bets for Thursday, the top play to make on this game is Kings +8.5 at the spread.
Kings vs. Trail Blazers player props
Looking for Kings vs. Trail Blazers NBA player props? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Moda Center.
DeMar DeRozan is expected to lead the Kings with 20 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, while Deni Avdija is projected to have 25 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the Trail Blazers.
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.
Kings prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Kings are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | 20 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 36 |
| R. Westbrook | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 41 |
| Keegan Murray | 16 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 34 |
| Malik Monk | 14 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 29 |
| Maxime Raynaud | 13 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 29 |
Trail Blazers prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Trail Blazers:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | 25 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 50 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | 22 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 39 |
| Jerami Grant | 20 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 35 |
| Toumani Camara | 13 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 29 |
| Donovan Clingan | 10 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 31 |
Kings vs. Blazers game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's matchup between the Trail Blazers and Kings at Moda Center is scheduled to start at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Sacramento Kings vs. Portland Trail Blazers
- Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Moda Center
Conclusion
We predict the Trail Blazers, with a 76% win probability, will likely beat the Kings on Thursday, with Deni Avdija projected for a game-high 50 fantasy points.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Kings vs. Trail Blazers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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