Trail Blazers vs Kings Picks and Prediction – 3/28/2025

On Thursday, the Portland Trail Blazers (32-40) face off against the Sacramento Kings (35-36) at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions.

Sacramento comes into this matchup on a three-game losing streak and has dropped three of their last five games prior to their game against Oklahoma City. In their 113-95 defeat against Boston, DeMar DeRozan was a standout for the Kings, contributing 20 points. This season, DeRozan has been Sacramento's top scorer, maintaining an average of 22.2 points per game. Domantas Sabonis follows as the second-leading scorer with an average of 19.1 points. Sabonis also dominates the boards and playmaking for the team, leading with an impressive average of 13.9 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game. Recently, Sacramento has been struggling defensively, conceding an average of 119.2 points over their last five matchups. They're currently in fourth place in the Pacific Division standings. The Kings are aiming to even the season series against the Trail Blazers. Overall, Sacramento has been delivering an average of 116.2 points per game this season.

Portland enters this game on a one-game losing streak, but has won four of their last five games prior to their game against Cleveland. In their 129-116 defeat against the Boston Celtics, Shaedon Sharpe made a notable contribution by scoring 23 points for the Portland Trail Blazers. Throughout this season, Anfernee Simons has been Portland's top scorer, maintaining an average of 19.5 points per game. Following closely, Shaedon Sharpe ranks as the team's second-leading scorer with an average of 17.6 points. Portland's powerhouse on the boards, Deandre Ayton, leads the team in rebounding with an average of 10.2 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Scoot Henderson is the Trail Blazers' top playmaker, averaging 5 assists each game. Over their last five games, Portland's offense has been productive, averaging 115.2 points, positioning them fourth in the Northwest Division standings. As they travel to California, the Trail Blazers aim to secure a season series victory against the Kings. On average, the team scores 111 points per game.

The Kings have faced some tough times recently and are eager to secure a win on their home court as they host the Trail Blazers. So far this season, Portland has won two out of three matchups against Sacramento. Despite their head-to-head success, both teams have been grappling with challenges throughout the season. Final Score Prediction, Sacramento Kings win but fail to cover the spread, 119-115.