Portland Trail Blazers vs Sacramento Kings Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Sunday, January 18, 2026
It’s another Western Conference tilt on Sunday, Jan. 18. Read our Portland Trail Blazers vs Sacramento Kings prediction along with along with our other NBA Picks. The Trail Blazers are in ninth place in the West, and they come to Sacramento after playing the Lakers on Saturday night. The Kings are riding high winning four straight games, which is a solid run for one of the worst teams in the league this season. These two teams will meet with tip-off set for 9 P.M. EST.
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Portland struggling with injuries
Portland enters this game in ninth place in the Western Conference. The Trail Blazers are at least four games back of the No. 6 seed. They hold a 9-12 road record this season. This game will be a back-to-back with them facing the Lakers on Saturday, Jan. 17.
Deni Avdija leads the team with 26.1 points and 6.9 assists per game. Donovan Clingan is grabbing 10.7 rebounding per game.
Portland is the 23rd ranked offensive team in the league. They rank 17th on the defensive end and the 10th ranked rebounding team.
Portland is averaging 115.9 points per game, which ranks 18th in the league. They are the third-worst shooting team hitting 44.8% from the field. The Trail Blazers are making 33.8% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks second-worst in the league.
On defense, the Trail Blazers are allowing 118.5 points per game, which ranks 24th. They are the 19th ranked defensive team, allowing 47.1% from the field. Opponents are hitting 35.1% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks ninth-best.
Portland is 23-19 against the spread this season. They are 7-13 against the spread when playing on the road. The Trail Blazers are 5-10 against the spread with a rest disadvantage. Portland is also 2-5 against the spread with no rest. The under is 18-14 when Portland has played against Western Conference teams. The over is 5-2 when they have played with no rest.
Key injuries
- Scoot Henderson (hamstring), out
- Matisse Thybulle (knee, thumb), out
- Jerami Grant (Achilles), questionable
- Jrue Holiday (calf), questionable
- Deni Avdija (back), doubtful
Kings riding high on 4-game winning streak
Sacramento is 12-30 overall this season. They are in second to last place in the Western Conference. They sit six games back of the Clippers for a play-in spot. They hold a 9-13 home record this season. The Kings have won four straight games with all of them coming at home. Each win has been decided by double-digits, too.
In their last game, the Kings defeated Washington 128-115 at home on Friday, Jan. 16. Sacramento went on a 21-2 run in the first half to give them the lead, which they never gave up for the rest of the game. The Kings shot 58% from the field and 48% from behind the 3-point line in the win. Russell Westbrook led the team in scoring with 26 points on 9-for-14 shooting.
Zach LaVine leads the team with 19.9 points per game. Maxime Raynaud is grabbing 6.4 rebounds per game, while Russell Westbrook is dishing out 7 assists per game.
Sacramento has the second-worst offensive efficient team in the league. They rank fourth-worst in defensive efficiency along with being the worst rebounding team in the league.
Sacramento is averaging 110.6 points per game, which ranks second-worst in the league. They are the 19th ranked shooting team, making 46.6% from the field. The Kings are making 35.2% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks 18th.
On defense, the Kings are allowing 120.6 points per game, which ranks 26th. They are the 29th ranked defensive team, allowing 49.2% from the field. Sacramento is the seventh-ranked 3-point defensive team, allowing 34.7% from behind the arc.
Sacramento is 17-25 against the spread this season. They are 8-3 against the spread with a rest advantage. The Kings are also 6-5 against the spread after a win. The under is 23-19 when the Kings have played this season. The under is 6-5 after a win. The under is 16-9 when the Kings have had one game of rest.
Key Injuries
- Keon Ellis (knee), questionable
- Keegan Murray (ankle), out
Portland Trail Blazers vs Sacramento Kings Picks
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ben Burns | +1,203.00 |
| 2 |  Joseph D'Amico | +791.00 |
| 3 |  Bryan Power | +507.00 |
| 4 |  MIT Simulator | +449.00 |
| 5 |  Joe Duffy | +374.00 |
Trail Blazers vs Kings Spread Pick
- Take the Kings to cover (5 units)
Sacramento is playing their best version of basketball all season. They have won four straight games as shots are finally falling and the ball movement has improved. The Kings were fantastic in their win over Washington on Friday night. During this stretch, they have shown an ability to carry each win into the next. Expect Sacramento to continue to play well at home, as they have a 6-5 against the spread record after a win. The Kings are also 8-3 against the spread with a rest advantage. Portland hasn’t been great with no rest. They are 2-5 against the spread with no rest, while they are also 5-10 against the spread with a rest disadvantage.
Take the Kings to cover.
Trail Blazers vs Kings Over/Under Pick
- Take the over (5 units)
This will be a fast game between two teams that rely on pace this season. The Trail Blazers are the fourth-fastest team in the league, while the Kings rank 14th. Sacramento also ranks fourth-worst in defense, so easy baskets will be available for Portland. Fatigue should play an issue for the Trail Blazers, which will allow points at a high rate for Sacramento, too. The over is 5-2 when Portland has played with no rest.
Take the over on Sunday.
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