The Memphis Grizzlies (2-0) and Sacramento Kings (0-2) meet Sunday for the first of 3 matchups in the 2026-27 season. Tip from Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, is set for 9 p.m. ET. Let's analyze NBA odds around the Grizzlies vs. Kings odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2025-26 season series: Grizzlies won 3-0
The Grizzlies beat the Golden State Warriors 111-108 Friday, closing as a 4.5-point road underdog with the Under (237.5) hitting. Memphis was led by G Ty Jerome, who scored 28 points on 11 for 22 shooting. Jerome tallied a career-high 45 points in the Grizzlies' 20-point win over the Utah Jazz to open the season Wednesday. Memphis is 2-0 against the spread (ATS) and 0-2 Over/Under.
The Kings lost
to the Portland Trail Blazers 128-120 Friday, covering as a 9.5-point home underdog as the Over (231.5) cashed. Sacramento was led by rookie G Darius Acuff Jr., who scored 33 points on 10 for 26 shooting, and by C Domantas Sabonis, who had 27 points and 19 rebounds. The Kings looked better Friday after losing by 25 points to the LA Clippers to commence their season Wednesday.
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Grizzlies at Kings odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Kings +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
- Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies -3.5 (-115) | Kings +3.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 235.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Grizzlies at Kings key injuries
Grizzlies
- F Cedric Coward (wrist) questionable
- C Zach Edey (ankle) out
Kings
- F Keegan Murray (ankle) questionable
- C Maxime Raynaud (patella) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Grizzlies at Kings picks and predictions
Prediction
Grizzlies 124, Kings 115
Moneyline
PASS.
Avoid this play. The Grizzlies (-165) should come out on top, but they are too expensive to consider on the moneyline.
Against the spread
BET GRIZZLIES -3.5 (-115).
The Grizzlies offense has been impressive through 2 games, ranking eighth in offensive rating (115.3) and second in offensive rebounding rate (40.2%). They're 2-0 ATS, mainly because of a rock-solid defense, allowing just 105.5 points per game (PPG).
The Kings, on the other hand, have been awful on the defensive side of the court, giving up 124.5 PPG. They rank 26th in defensive rating (118.6) and 25th in effective field goal percentage (48.9%), a combination unlikely to yield many covers.
Expect Memphis to keep up its torrid pace and back GRIZZLIES -3.5 (-115).
Over/Under
BET OVER 235.5 (-110).
The absence of Edey in this game should free up the paint for the Kings, which will likely help them on the offensive glass. Sacramento is coming off its best offensive showing, with Acuff Jr. looking more comfortable in his second career appearance as well. Couple that with the Kings' porous defense, and there should be ample scoring. Sacramento ranks eighth in pace as well, so this game could be played at a fast tempo.
With the Kings looking more comfortable in their second outing and the Grizzlies likely to sustain their offensive success, take OVER 235.5 (-110).
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