The Sacramento Kings face a tough challenge as massive underdogs against the Golden State Warriors on Friday night at Chase Center. With only three wins since late November and a six-game losing streak, the Kings struggle defensively. Analysts predict a strong performance from Steph Curry to lead the Warriors to victory.
The Sacramento Kings head to San Francisco to take on the Golden State Warriors on Friday, January 9, 2026, tipping off at 10:00 p.m. ET. The Kings enter as 14.5-point underdogs, with moneyline odds at +525 for Sacramento and -750 for Golden State. The over/under is set at 230.5 points.
Sacramento has been in a slump, securing just three victories dating back to late November and dropping their last six games in a row. The team's defensive woes are evident, holding the third-worst defensive rating in the NBA and the second-highest points allowed to opposing guards. They rank dead last in rebounding rate and surrender the sixth-most opponent assists per game. Domantas Sabonis's injury has exacerbated these issues, exposing flaws across the roster.
In contrast, the Warriors benefit from a favorable matchup. Steph Curry has been scorching since Christmas, averaging 30.2 points per game over his last six outings while shooting 39.1% from three-point range. He has exceeded 29.5 points three times in that span. Betting picks highlight Curry going over 29.5 points at -110 odds, capitalizing on the Kings' vulnerabilities against guards.
A noted betting trend shows the Kings hitting the team total under in 28 of their last 40 games, suggesting low-scoring outputs from Sacramento. The game airs on NBCSCA and NBCSBA.
