Kings vs. Cavaliers Picks and Prediction – 4/6/2025

Sacramento Kings (37-40) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (62-15)
Time: 6:00 PM ET
Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, OH
TV: NBA TV

Previous Games:

  • Kings: Defeated Charlotte 125-102, aiming to stay in the playoff hunt

  • Cavaliers: Narrow 114-113 win over San Antonio, on a 3-game winning streak

Head-to-Head:

Cleveland has been one of the top teams in the league all season, while Sacramento continues to fight for a postseason spot. Sacramento will need a strong performance here, especially with playoff hopes on the line.

Sacramento Kings Breakdown:

Sacramento has struggled lately, with a 3-7 record in their last 10 games, but they remain in playoff contention. The Kings have been scoring well (115.7 PPG) but have struggled on defense, allowing 115.2 PPG. With DeMar DeRozan leading the offense, they’ll need solid contributions from Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine to stand a chance in Cleveland.

Key Players:

  • DeMar DeRozan: 22.2 PPG

  • Zach LaVine: 20.9 PPG

  • Domantas Sabonis: 14.0 RPG, 6.0 APG

Cleveland Cavaliers Breakdown:

Cleveland has been dominant all season, with a 6-4 record in their last 10 but still maintaining a comfortable lead in the East. They have one of the league's most potent offenses, averaging 122.4 PPG. Donovan Mitchell continues to shine, and Darius Garland has been the playmaker. Cleveland’s defense remains solid, ranking high in the league for opponent points allowed.

Key Players:

  • Donovan Mitchell: 24.0 PPG

  • Darius Garland: 20.6 PPG, 6.7 APG

  • Jarrett Allen: 10.0 RPG

Betting Trends:

Sacramento Kings:

  • 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games

  • UNDER is 6-2 in their last 8

  • Sacramento is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs Cleveland

Cleveland Cavaliers:

  • 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games

  • OVER is 7-3 in their last 10 games

  • Cleveland is 2-3 ATS at home in their last 5

Exact Score Prediction:

Cleveland Cavaliers 118 – Sacramento Kings 106

Our Best Bet:

Cleveland Cavaliers -10.5 (-110)

Although Cleveland may not have the same playoff pressure as Sacramento, they are a far more complete and balanced team. Expect them to cover the spread comfortably in this matchup, as Sacramento’s defense is simply not up to the task against such a potent Cleveland offense. The Cavaliers should win by double digits.

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