Sacramento Kings vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 12/18/25

Sacramento heads to Portland as a sizable underdog, but the matchup suggests the Kings can stay competitive. Despite a poor overall record, Sacramento averages just over 110 points per game and still has enough shot creation to score in bursts, especially against teams that struggle defensively. Their biggest issue has been stopping opponents, allowing over 120 points per game, but that often keeps games closer than spreads imply rather than leading to outright blowouts. When Sacramento can establish an offensive rhythm, they’re capable of trading buckets and hanging around deep into games.

Portland’s situation makes it difficult to justify laying a large number. The Trail Blazers are dealing with significant absences, limiting both their offensive ceiling and their ability to separate late. While young pieces have flashed, Portland has been inconsistent on both ends and has allowed opponents to score freely throughout the season. With a shortened rotation and reduced firepower, creating sustained runs becomes much harder. The Blazers have only covered one game as a favorite this season and I don’t expect them to win a game in this spot by more than a few points.

Kings vs Trail Blazers Prediction: Sacramento Kings +8.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to +7.

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