<p>The Sacramento Kings will take on the Phoenix Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center. The game is set for Friday, January 2, 2026, at 9:00 PM and will be broadcast on NBCS. The Kings enter the game with a record of 8-25, while the Suns hold a 19-14 record.</p> <p>The Kings are coached by Doug Christie and sit in the 14th spot in the Western Conference. They have struggled on the road with a 3-15 record. On the other hand, the Suns, led by coach Jordan Ott, are ranked 7th in the Western Conference. They have been solid at home, winning 10 out of 15 games.</p> <h2>Kings vs Suns Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NBA</li><li>Teams: Sacramento Kings vs. Phoenix Suns</li><li>Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center</li><li>Date: Friday, January 2, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Kings +11.5 (-108), Suns -11.5 (-115), Kings MoneyLine +463, Suns MoneyLine -634, Over/Under 228.5 (-110)</li></ul> <h2>Sacramento Kings Team Preview</h2> <p>The Sacramento Kings have struggled in recent games. They lost their last two away games against the Clippers and Lakers. The Kings allowed more than 120 points in both games, highlighting their defensive issues.</p> <p>Offensively, the Kings rank near the bottom of the league in points per game. Their field goal and three-point percentages are also below average. With injuries to key players like Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis, the team faces an uphill battle.</p> <p>DeMar DeRozan leads the team with an average of 18.5 points per game. Russell Westbrook contributes with solid playmaking, averaging 7 assists. Maxime Raynaud has been strong in the paint, especially with his rebounding efforts.</p> <h2>Phoenix Suns Team Preview</h2> <p>The Phoenix Suns recently played three games. They won against the Washington Wizards with a score of 115-101 and against the New Orleans Pelicans with a score of 123-114. However, they lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 129-113. In these games, Devin Booker stood out with 32 points against the Cavaliers, while Collin Gillespie scored 25 points against the Wizards.</p> <p>For the season, the Suns score 115.1 points per game, ranking them 22nd in the league. They make 14.2 three-pointers per game, which places them 8th. On defense, they allow 113.8 points per game, ranking 7th. They block 4.2 shots per game, putting them in the top 10 for blocked shots.</p> <p>Devin Booker is a key player for the Suns, averaging 25.5 points per game. Dillon Brooks also contributes with 21.5 points per game. Collin Gillespie adds to the mix with 14 points and 5.1 assists per game. Grayson Allen is questionable due to a knee injury, and Jalen Green is out with a hamstring strain.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Kings are listed as +11.5 underdogs against the Suns. The Kings have struggled defensively, allowing 122.3 points per game. Meanwhile, the Suns allow just 113.8 points per game. Given the Suns' stronger defense and the Kings' poor defensive stats, taking the Suns to cover the -11.5 spread is a reasonable choice.</p> <p>The over/under for this game is set at 228.5. The Kings score 111.0 points per game and allow 122.3, while the Suns score 115.1 and allow 113.8. This results in a projected total of 227.2 points. Considering this, betting on the under 228.5 seems like the safer option.</p>

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