Through 0 Quarter
The experts predicted a victory for the Sacramento Kings, but it's no sure thing at this point. They currently hold a 3 to nothing lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Sacramento hasn't had any offensive standouts so far with all players held to three points or fewer. Oklahoma City is in a similar position to the Kings as their squad has been held to no more than zero points.
this is the first time OKC has ever been down going into the first quarter
Who's Playing
Sacramento @ Oklahoma City
Current Records: Sacramento 34-25; Oklahoma City 28-31
What to Know
The Oklahoma City Thunder haven't won a game against the Sacramento Kings since Nov. 12 of 2021, but they'll be looking to end the drought Sunday. Oklahoma City will take on Sacramento at 7 p.m. ET at home. Allowing an average of 116.44 points per game, the Thunder have been asleep on the defensive side of the ball and will need to wake up before the matchup.
Oklahoma City came up short against the Phoenix Suns this past Friday, falling 124-115. Oklahoma City's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of shooting guard Isaiah Joe, who shot 6-for-12 from beyond the arc and finished with 28 points and seven rebounds, and small forward Jalen Williams, who had 22 points along with six boards.
Meanwhile, it may have taken double overtime to finish the job, but Sacramento ultimately got the result they were hoping for this past Friday with a 176-175 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. It was another big night for the Kings' point guard De'Aaron Fox, who dropped a double-double on 42 points and 12 dimes in addition to five steals. Fox's night made it six games in a row in which he has scored at least 31 points. Fox's points were the most he has had all year.
The Thunder are expected to lose this next one by 3.5. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 24-8-1 against the spread when expected to lose.
Oklahoma City is now 28-31 while the Kings sit at 34-25. Sacramento is 19-14 after wins this season, and Oklahoma City is 15-15 after losses.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Paycom Center -- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- TV: Bally Sports Oklahoma
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $6.00
Odds
The Kings are a 3.5-point favorite against the Thunder, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 3.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Sacramento have won 15 out of their last 26 games against Oklahoma City.
- Jan 20, 2023 - Sacramento 118 vs. Oklahoma City 113
- Feb 28, 2022 - Sacramento 131 vs. Oklahoma City 110
- Feb 05, 2022 - Sacramento 113 vs. Oklahoma City 103
- Dec 28, 2021 - Sacramento 117 vs. Oklahoma City 111
- Nov 12, 2021 - Oklahoma City 105 vs. Sacramento 103
- May 11, 2021 - Sacramento 122 vs. Oklahoma City 106
- May 09, 2021 - Sacramento 126 vs. Oklahoma City 98
- May 04, 2021 - Sacramento 103 vs. Oklahoma City 99
- Feb 27, 2020 - Oklahoma City 112 vs. Sacramento 108
- Jan 29, 2020 - Oklahoma City 120 vs. Sacramento 100
- Dec 11, 2019 - Sacramento 94 vs. Oklahoma City 93
- Feb 23, 2019 - Sacramento 119 vs. Oklahoma City 116
- Dec 19, 2018 - Oklahoma City 132 vs. Sacramento 113
- Nov 19, 2018 - Sacramento 117 vs. Oklahoma City 113
- Oct 21, 2018 - Sacramento 131 vs. Oklahoma City 120
- Mar 12, 2018 - Oklahoma City 106 vs. Sacramento 101
- Feb 22, 2018 - Oklahoma City 110 vs. Sacramento 107
- Jan 15, 2018 - Oklahoma City 95 vs. Sacramento 88
- Nov 07, 2017 - Sacramento 94 vs. Oklahoma City 86
- Mar 18, 2017 - Oklahoma City 110 vs. Sacramento 94
- Jan 15, 2017 - Oklahoma City 122 vs. Sacramento 118
- Nov 23, 2016 - Sacramento 116 vs. Oklahoma City 101
- Apr 09, 2016 - Sacramento 114 vs. Oklahoma City 112
- Feb 29, 2016 - Oklahoma City 131 vs. Sacramento 116
- Jan 04, 2016 - Sacramento 116 vs. Oklahoma City 104
- Dec 06, 2015 - Oklahoma City 98 vs. Sacramento 95
