Utah Jazz vs Sacramento Kings Picks and Predictions for Sunday, March 15, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 03/15/2026, 05:30 AM ET
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The Utah Jazz will be on the road Sunday night, free at 10:00 PM, as they match up inside the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA, against the Sacramento Kings, and we have you ready to roll with our Utah vs. Sacramento prediction. Utah comes into this matchup struggling immensely, 27 games below .500 on the year, with twenty wins and 47 losses. Sacramento has been even worse this season, with only 16 wins through 67 games. Utah comes into this match having lost three of the last five, including two in a row, following a 10-point road loss to Portland. Sacramento comes into Sunday having lost three of its last five following a near-double-digit home loss to Charlotte in its last outing.  Read more about this Utah vs Sacramento prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!

Jazz look to end skid

The Utah offense has averaged 117.4 points on 46% shoot from the floor this season, but the Kings have averaged only 110 points per game over the last three losses. Defensively, Sacramento is allowing 125 points per game this season and has given up an average of 123.6 points over its last three losses. Offensively, Sacramento was strong in their last outing, pouring in 114 points, including 56 in the second half, on 46% shooting and 43% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Sacramento was obliterated, giving up 124 points, including 66 in the first half, as Portland shot 52% from the floor. Utah lost 3 bounding battles by double digits and turned them all over 18 times in the loss. Bryce Sensabaugh led the way for the Utah offense in their last outing with 31 points on 19 shots.

Lauri Markkanen leads the Utah offense this season, averaging 26.7 points per game. Keyonte George is averaging 23.6 points per game this season, and Jaren Jackson Jr. averages 22.3 points per game this year despite playing in just three games. Bryce Sensabaugh averages 13.4 points, and Ace Bailey is averaging 12.4 points per game. Isaiah Collier averages 11.5 points and leads the team, dishing out 7.3 per game.

Key Injury Report for Utah:

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  • John Konchar (Out) – Calf
  • Kyle Filipowski (Out) – Rest
  • Ace Bailey (Out) – Concussion
  • Keyonte George (Out) – Hamstring
  • Lauri Markkanen (Out) – Hip

Kings look for a positive

Offensively, Sacramento is one of the worst teams in the NBA, averaging 110.6 points on 46% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, Sacramento has been even worse, allowing 120.9 points per game this year and 121.3 over the last three losses. Defensively, Sacramento was outmatched there last game, giving up 117 points on 46% shooting, 47% free on the art. Offensively, Sacramento was terrible, scoring 109 points on 54% shooting. Sacramento lost the rebounding battle by 6 and turned the ball over 14 times in the game. DeMar DeRozan led the way for the Sacramento offense with 39 points on 22 shots.

DeMar DeRozan leads the Sacramento offense this season, averaging 18.4 points per game. Zach LaVine has averaged 19.2 points per game this year, but has played only 39 times this season. Domantas Sabonis averages 15.8 points, and Keegan Murray is averaging 14 points per game this season. Russell Westbrook averages 15.5 points to go along with the team-leading 6.5 assists per game.

Key Injury Report for Sacramento:

  • Malik Monk (Out) – Ankle
  • Isaiah Stevens (Out) – Thigs
  • Keegan Murray (Out) – Ankle
  • Drew Eubanks (Out) – Thumb
  • Devin Carter (Out) - Calf

Utah vs Sacramento Pick

  • Utah vs Sacramento Spread Pick

Both teams are struggling immensely this season, but Utah will be in a better spot in this matchup. Both teams lack a ton of production, but the Jazz are better on offense. Look for Utah to extend the Sacramento issues on Sunday nights as they pull off the victory. Take Utah to end their two-game losing streak. Something night ticket, the winning cover on the road in Sacramento against the Kings.

  • Utah vs Sacramento Over/Under Pick

Both these have mediocre offenses, and each team will be without a ton of production. Despite both teams having terrible defenses, Sunday will be a defensive slugfest. Each team is without a ton of guys and production, which will lead to a low-scoring outcome. Take the under on Sunday night as the Utah Jazz visit the Sacramento Kings.

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