Sacramento Kings vs Phoenix Suns Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 01/02/26

It’s not easy to write off a team just 2 months into the season, but I think the Sacramento Kings are pretty much out of the playoff race for good.  With just 8 wins in 34 games and injuries to Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis there seems to be no end in sight for their woes. They’ve lost 3 consecutive games by double-digits, on the road they’re currently on a 5-game losing streak and just 3-15 SU in 18 games this season. It’s hard to win in today’s NBA without a consistent three-point shot, Sacramento is currently 30th in threes made per game and 23rd in three-point accuracy.

Phoenix, on the other hand, ranks top 10 in both of those categories and that’s been their calling card this entire season to win games. That and effort on the defensive end. The Suns own the 11th best defensive rating numbers, in their last 3 of 4 wins they’ve held opponents to 108 or less points. Jalen Green’s return from injury is also nearing, he has been out for a while with a hamstring problem. Grayson Allen has also had minor knee issues which have cost him a few games, but he too should be available soon. The situation in Phoenix is very bright at the moment, especially from a betting perspective as they’ve covered the spread in 6 of 7 games overall and in 12 of 16 at home.

Covering as double-digit favorites is never easy, but the Kings are in disarray right now. Russell Westbrook appears to be the only one who’s still putting in the effort, the last 3 games have seen them score only 106, 90 and 101 points. I’ll back the Suns who are 10-5 SU in home games this season.

Sacramento Kings vs Phoenix Suns Predictions: Suns -11.5 is available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.