Cleveland Cavaliers vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 3/19/25
At 10:00 ET, the Cleveland Cavaliers (-195) will travel to Sacramento to take on the Kings (+162) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is currently set at 234.5.
TV coverage for this game will be on NBCS. The Cavaliers (-5) are currently on a two-game losing streak and are 1st in the Eastern Conference with a record of 56-12. The Kings (+5) are 9th in the Western Conference and have a record of 34-33.
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -5
This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, March 19th.
WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-122 in favor of the Cavaliers.
- Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with 24 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 18 threes.
Can Cleveland Stun the Crowd at Golden 1 Center?
The Cavaliers dropped to 56-12 on the season after a 132-119 road loss to the Clippers on Tuesday. Cleveland, who entered the game as 2.5-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 251 points exceeded the pre-game total of 230 by 21 points.
Cleveland started strong, leading 45-37 after the 1st quarter. However, they were outscored in each of the following quarters, including a 26-17 deficit in the 4th, where they entered trailing 106-102.
Max Strus led the Cavaliers with 24 points, hitting 5 threes at a 62.5% rate in their 132-119 loss to the Clippers. Donovan Mitchell added 18 points, despite shooting just 27.8% from the field and 22.2% from deep, while also dishing out 11 assists. Evan Mobley, De’Andre Hunter, and Darius Garland each contributed 17 points.
As a team, Cleveland shot 48.9% from the field and made 14 threes at a 34.1% clip. Strus scored 12 of his points in the 3rd quarter, while Mitchell and Hunter each put up 10 points in the opening period.
The Cavaliers struggled defensively against the Clippers, giving up 132 points on 54% shooting. Cleveland allowed 37 points in the 1st quarter and 38 in the 3rd, with their best defensive effort coming in the 4th, where they gave up 26 points.
From beyond the arc, the Clippers hit 16 threes at a 45% clip. Cleveland also sent the Clippers to the line 28 times, where they converted 24 free throws. The Cavaliers managed 6 steals but didn’t record any blocks.
Taking a Look at the Kings Chances at Home
The Kings moved above .500 with a 132-122 win over the Grizzlies on Monday, bringing their record to 34-33. Sacramento, favored by 2.5 points, covered the spread at home. The game’s total score of 254 points exceeded the 237.5-point O/U line by 16.5 points.
Sacramento set the tone early with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 28-26 to 38-26. After a 28-28 2nd quarter, the Kings edged the Grizzlies 33-32 in the 3rd, going into the 4th with a 98-86 lead. Memphis outscored Sacramento 36-34 in the final period, but the Kings held on for the win.
The Kings shot 52.3% from the field and knocked down 20 threes at a 48.8% clip in their 132-122 win over the Grizzlies. Malik Monk led the way with 28 points and 7 assists, hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency.
Zach LaVine added 23 points and 5 threes, shooting 62.5% from deep, while DeMar DeRozan contributed 22 points and 8 assists, making 3 threes at 50%. Monk and DeRozan each scored 8 points in the 4th quarter.
Defensively, the Kings gave up 122 points to the Grizzlies but still came away with the win. They allowed 26 points in the 1st quarter and 28 in the 2nd, but the Grizzlies scored 32 in the 3rd and 36 in the 4th. Overall, Sacramento allowed Memphis to shoot 48% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Kings allowed 13 threes on 43% shooting. They also sent the Grizzlies to the line 21 times, where Memphis made all their free throws. Sacramento finished with 28 defensive rebounds, allowed 15 offensive boards, and recorded 11 steals and 7 blocks.