| MATCHUP | Utah Jazz | Sacramento Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Where | Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA | |
| When | Friday, October 24, 2025 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | NBC Sports CA | |
The Utah Jazz and Sacramento Kings meet Friday in NBA action at the Golden 1 Center. Here’s a Utah Jazz vs Sacramento Kings Prediction. This article will include a Utah Jazz vs Sacramento Kings Pick.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz beat the Clippers, and they play the Suns and Trail Blazers next. The Jazz haven’t started 2-0 since the 2022-23 season.
The Utah Jazz are averaging 129 points on 55.2 percent shooting and allowing 108 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Walker Kessler is averaging 22 points and 9 rebounds, while Lauri Markkanen is averaging 20 points and 6 rebounds. Brice Sensabaugh is the third double-digit scorer and Keyonte George is dishing 9 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 38.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 31.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings lost to the Suns, and they play the Lakers and Thunder next. The Kings are in danger of their third 0-2 start in the last 4 years.
The Sacramento Kings are averaging 116 points on 50 percent shooting and allowing 120 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 30 points and 2 rebounds, while DeMar DeRozan is averaging 29 points and 6 rebounds. Malik Monk is the third double-digit scorer and Dennis Schroder is grabbing 1 rebound. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 56.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 29.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37 rebounds per game.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 17 road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Kings have won each of their last eight night games against the Jazz.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Kings have covered the spread in six of their last seven games as favorites against the Jazz.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Kings have lost each of their last three home openers as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Jazz have won 12 of their last 15 night games against Kings teams that held a losing record.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine night games against Jazz teams that held a winning record.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in each of their last five night games against the Kings following a home win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Kings’ last six games at Golden 1 Center following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Jazz’s last eight games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Utah Jazz Player Facts
- Lauri Markkanen ranks T2nd amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made Per Game (4.0) this season.
- Keyonte George ranks T7th amongst qualified players for assists per game (9.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Kings have suffered the largest comeback loss from a HT lead this season – led by 17 points @ Suns on October 22.
- The Kings have suffered the largest comeback loss when leading through Q1 this season – led by 10 points @ Suns on October 22.
- The Jazz rank 1st in the league for Q1 points per game this season (43.0).
- The Jazz rank T1st in the league for Q1 opponent points per game this season (19.0).
Utah Jazz vs Sacramento Kings Injury Report
The Kings will be without Nique Clifford and Keegan Murray. Domantas Sabonis is questionable with a hamstring injury.
The Jazz will be without Georges Niang and Isaiah Collier.
Utah Jazz vs Sacramento Kings Prediction
The Kings played well enough to beat the Suns on the road, and they should be even better at home. There’s also a chance Sabonis returns, which improves their chances. The Jazz had the upset of the week with a blowout win over the Clippers, but don’t expect much more of that this season from this group. If anything, that creates a letdown spot here on the road. The Kings have won 9 of the last 10 games against the Jazz, and they’ve covered 7 of those games. Give me the Kings.