The Sacramento Kings vs Portland Trail Blazers matchup is one of 15 NBA games scheduled on the last day of the 2025-26 regular season. The Kings are completely out of the playoff picture, while the Blazers still have something to aspire for on Sunday.
Sacramento Kings vs Portland Trail Blazers Odds
Moneyline: Kings (+850) vs Blazers (-1449)
Spread: Kings (+16.5) vs Blazers (-16.5)
Total: Kings -110 (o228.5) vs Blazers -110 (u228.5)
Editor’s note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Sacramento Kings vs Portland Trail Blazers Preview and Prediction
After losing two consecutive games last week, the Kings bounced back with a win over the Golden State Warriors this past Friday. In this 124-118 victory, Devin Carter had a near double-double performance with 29 points and nine rebounds. Maxime Raynaud added 23 points and nine boards of his own, while Nique Clifford and Daeqwon Plowden chipped in 20 points apiece.
Similarly, the Blazers avoided a three-game skid by pulling off a victory on Friday. In their 116-97 rout of the LA Clippers, Deni Avdija went off for 35 points on 11-for-19 shooting from the field. Donovan Clingan put up a double-double with 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Robert Williams III had 13 points, 10 boards, one steal, and one block.
The Blazers are heavily favored to win this game against the Kings.
Sacramento Kings vs Portland Trail Blazers Seeding Scenarios
It’s been a while since the Kings were eliminated from playoff contention. As for the Blazers, a win on Sunday will allow them to clinch the no. 8 spot. This would place them in a matchup against the no. 7 Phoenix Suns, and the winner of that game will go on to face the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the playoffs.
Sacramento Kings vs Portland Trail Blazers Injury Reports
Aside from the players who had already been ruled out for the season (namely: Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, De’Andre Hunter, and Drew Eubanks), the Kings will also be missing the services of Russell Westbrook (foot), Keegan Murray (ankle), and Malik Monk (personal). Meanwhile, DeMar DeRozan (hamstring) has been ruled day-to-day.
Damian Lillard (Achilles) will remain out on Sunday, and the Blazers will also be without Jerami Grant (calf). Vit Krejci (calf) has been ruled as questionable, while Matisse Thybulle (ankle) has been marked probable.
Sacramento Kings vs Portland Trail Blazers Starting Lineups
Kings starting lineup
PG: Devin Carter | SG: Daeqwon Plowden | SF: Nique Clifford | PF: Precious Achiuwa | C: Maxime Raynaud
Blazers starting lineup
PG: Jrue Holiday | SG: Scoot Henderson | SF: Deni Avdija | PF: Toumani Camara | C: Donovan Clingan
