Thunder vs. Kings Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on February 01th, 2025

Arena and City where Thunder vs. Kings will be playing

Mark your calendars for February 01th, 2025, when the Thunder and Kings collide in an NBA game in Oklahoma, OK at Paycom Center. Check out our picks and predictions to elevate your chances of winning with your bets.

Introduction to the Thunder vs. Kings betting tip and prediction

This Western Conference clash will be played on February 01th, 2025, at 19:00. The Thunder enters as -9.5 point favorites in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Thunder was -1 point favorites and won the game against Kings, 112-105. The over/under for the upcoming game is 234.5 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 223.5 points, and the under was victorious.

The 2024-2025 basketball season emphasizes the pivotal role of the 3-point shot in the game. Let's delve into how teams are performing from long range. The Thunder is currently draining 35.5% of their 3-pointers, demonstrating their proficiency in long-range shooting. Meanwhile, the Kings are impressively converting 34.7% of their shots from beyond the arc. In terms of shot selection, the Thunder is dedicating 42% of their attempts to 3-pointers, while the Kings are taking 40% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Oklahoma City Thunder

How is the Thunder playing this season?

The Thunder comes into this game with a 37-9 record, and they are currently 1st in the Western Conference standings. The Thunder is 7-3 in their last 10 games.

Did the Thunder win their most recent game?

No, Thunder fell to the Warriors, 116-109. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Thunder

The leading scorer for the Thunder this season is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is averaging 32.5 points per game. He scored 40 points on 11-for-21 shooting in his previous regular-season meeting against the Kings. In the last game, he scored 63.25 points in DraftKings and 61.6 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Thunder

Coming into the February 01th, 2025 contest, Isaiah Hartenstein leads the Thunder with 12.4 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 37 points in DraftKings and 36.6 fantasy points in FanDuel. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a team-high 6 assists per game. He scored 63.25 DraftKings points and 61.6 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Thunder is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2 steals per game). He has 63.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 61.6 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Chet Holmgren is leading the way for the Thunder with 2.6 blocks per game

Thunder Team Analysis

The Thunder's point differential this season is 11.8 points per game, which ranks 1st in the NBA. They are averaging 116.4 points per game while allowing 104.6 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Thunder is making 13.6 shots per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Thunder is making 16.1 per game, which ranks 24th in the NBA.

Projected Thunder Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Kings, the Thunder's starting lineup consisted of Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Luguentz Dort, Josh Giddey and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. For the upcoming matchup, the Thunder has the following injuries: Alex Caruso is questionable (ankle), Chet Holmgren is out (hip) Ajay Mitchell is out (toe) and Nikola Topic is out (knee).

Sacramento Kings

How are the Kings playing this season?

The Kings head this game with a 24-23 record, and they are currently 10th in the Western Conference standings. The Kings are 6-4 in their last 10 games.

Did the Kings win their most recent game?

No, Kings came up short against the 76ers, 117-104. De'Aaron Fox scored 33 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Kings

The leading scorer for the Kings this season is De'Aaron Fox, who is averaging 25.1 points per game. De'Aaron Fox also leads the team in minutes played per game with 37.11. He scored 33 points on 12-for-29 shooting in his previous regular season meeting against the Thunder. In the last game, scored 36 DraftKings fantasy points and 34.1 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Kings

Domantas Sabonis is leading the way with 14.5 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 52 points in DraftKings and 45.3 in FanDuel. Domantas Sabonis is dishing out a team-high 6.6 assists per game. He has 52 DraftKings fantasy points and 45.3 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Kings' leader is De'Aaron Fox with 1.5 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 36 DraftKings fantasy points and 34.1 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Kings is Keegan Murray, who is sending back 0.9 shots per game. He scored 31 DraftKings fantasy points and 32.6 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Kings Team Analysis

The Kings' point differential this season is 2 points per game, which ranks 12th in the NBA. They are averaging 116.6 points per game while allowing 114.6 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Kings are making 12.5 shots per game, which ranks 21st in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Kings are making 17.6 per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA.

Projected Kings' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Thunder, the Kings' starting five were Domantas Sabonis, Keegan Murray, Harrison Barnes, Keon Ellis and De'Aaron Fox. For the upcoming matchup, Kings has the following injury: Doug McDermott is questionable (illness).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Thunder coming into this game as -9.5 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Thunder.

Money Line betting suggestion

Thunder is a -9.5 money line favorite for the game against the Kings, and the suggestion is to pick the Thunder.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Thunder and Kings is 234.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Thunder and Kings have combined for just 4 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.