Suns vs. Kings Picks and Prediction – 4/13/2025
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Phoenix Suns (36-45) vs. Sacramento Kings (39-42)
Time: 3:30 PM ET
Location: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA
TV: NBA League Pass
Previous Games:
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Suns: Coming off a 117-98 win vs. San Antonio
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Kings: Coming off a 101-100 loss vs. Los Angeles Clippers
Head-to-Head:
The Kings and Suns have faced each other multiple times this season, with Sacramento holding a significant advantage in recent matchups. Phoenix has struggled with consistency, while Sacramento has been more competitive despite recent losses.
Phoenix Suns Breakdown:
Phoenix enters this game with a 36-45 record, having won just 2 of their last 10 games. The Suns have been struggling both offensively and defensively, averaging just 107.6 points per game while allowing 123.4 points. Rookie Ryan Dunn has been a bright spot, but Phoenix lacks the depth and consistency needed to compete at this level.
Key Players:
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Devin Booker: 24.6 points, 7.4 assists
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Ryan Dunn: 26 points, 11 rebounds vs. San Antonio
Sacramento Kings Breakdown:
Sacramento has been a bit inconsistent but remains in a good position to keep their playoff hopes alive with a 39-42 record. The Kings are averaging 113.2 points per game, with Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine leading the offense. The Kings have struggled defensively, ranking 26th in defensive rating, but their offense should be enough to cover the large spread against a Suns team with little to play for.
Key Players:
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Domantas Sabonis: 19 points, 16 rebounds vs. Clippers
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Zach LaVine: 26 points vs. Clippers
Betting Trends:
Phoenix Suns:
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1-9 ATS in their last 10 games
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1-8 SU in their last 9 games
Sacramento Kings:
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4-1 ATS in their last 5 games
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4-9 SU in their last 13 games
Exact Score Prediction:
Sacramento Kings 120 – Phoenix Suns 104
Our Best Bet:
Sacramento Kings -15.5 (-110)
Sacramento is fighting to hold onto their playoff positioning, and with Phoenix having nothing to play for, the Kings should have no trouble covering the large spread. Despite recent struggles, Sacramento’s offense is potent enough to blow past Phoenix, who has been unable to keep up with stronger teams.
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