The Kings will play the Suns on Friday, January 2nd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Sacramento Kings and the Phoenix Suns set for Friday, January 2nd, 2026. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Sacramento Kings currently have a 83.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Phoenix Suns is 91.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Sacramento Kings - The Sacramento Kings currently have a 3-15 record as an away team. That standing puts them 9th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Phoenix Suns - The Phoenix Suns start this matchup with a 10-5 record as a home team. They now rank 5th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Sacramento Kings currently rank 27th (111.0) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Phoenix Suns stand at 21st averaging 115.1 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 122.3 points against the Sacramento Kings, ranking them 5th in the league. The Phoenix Suns currently rank 21st in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 113.8 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Sacramento Kings have notched a 1-5 Western Pacific Division division record, while the Phoenix Suns possess a 7-4 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Sacramento Kings have a 8-25 overall record, while the Phoenix Suns have a 19-14 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye! The Kings face the Suns in Phoenix...fans roar in the arena, ready for battle between these rivals...Kings are scallywags with an 8-25 record this season...Suns stand tall with a 19-14 record, ruling the seas...Kings struggle in the division with a 1-5 record...while Suns shine bright with a 7-4 record in the West...
Both teams seek glory as they clash on the court...Kings average 111.0 points, Suns average 115.1 points per game...fans, prepare for a showdown of epic proportions tonight in Phoenix...see you courtside at today's game, where victory awaits the bold...be sure to review the best bets from our featured sportsbooks...look at this game's prop bets below, and may the best team prevail...
So gather your crew, set sail for the arena, and...let the battle commence between these fierce competitors...as the Kings and Suns duel with swords and balls on the court...the Phoenix fans cheer on their team, while the Kings fight to conquer...in this clash of titans on the court of destiny, who will emerge victorious?...may the winds of fate guide the outcome of this thrilling matchup...may the best team seize the treasure of victory in the end...
Best Kings at Suns Odds
| Underdog Sacramento Kings | Favorite Phoenix Suns |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Sacramento Kings | Favorite Phoenix Suns |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Phoenix Suns are -13.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Sacramento Kings are +13.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 225.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 225.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Phoenix Suns are the -750 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Sacramento Kings are the +525 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Kings
Suns
1/02/26 9:10pm EST | +13.5 -110-13.5 -110 |
Underdog Sacramento Kings - Sacramento Kings bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +13.5 Sacramento Kings underdog bet wins if they lose by 13 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 14 or more.
Favorite Phoenix Suns - Phoenix Suns bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -13.5 Phoenix Suns favorite bet wins if they win by 14 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 13 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Sacramento Kings at Phoenix Suns Prop Bets
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Kings
Suns
Game to Overtime
1/02/26 9:10pm EST | Yes +2000No -10000Bet |
Suns
Team Total Points
SAC at PHX 1/02/26 9:10pm EST | 119.5 o -120119.5 u -105Bet |
Kings
Team Total Points
SAC at PHX 1/02/26 9:10pm EST | 105.5 o -110105.5 u -115Bet |
Collin Gillespie
Points Scored
SAC at PHX 1/02/26 9:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -130Bet |
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DeMar DeRozan
Points Scored
SAC at PHX 1/02/26 9:10pm EST | 18.5 o -12518.5 u -105Bet |
Dennis Schroder
Points Scored
SAC at PHX 1/02/26 9:10pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -130Bet |
Devin Booker
Points Scored
SAC at PHX 1/02/26 9:10pm EST | 26.5 o -11026.5 u -118Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points Scored
SAC at PHX 1/02/26 9:10pm EST | 20.5 o -13020.5 u -105Bet |
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Grayson Allen
Points Scored
SAC at PHX 1/02/26 9:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11812.5 u -110Bet |
Jordan Goodwin
Points Scored
SAC at PHX 1/02/26 9:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1358.5 u +100Bet |
Keegan Murray
Points Scored
SAC at PHX 1/02/26 9:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet |
Keon Ellis
Points Scored
SAC at PHX 1/02/26 9:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1156.5 u -118Bet |
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Maxime Raynaud
Points Scored
SAC at PHX 1/02/26 9:10pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -125Bet |
Nique Clifford
Points Scored
SAC at PHX 1/02/26 9:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1157.5 u -115Bet |
Precious Achiuwa
Points Scored
SAC at PHX 1/02/26 9:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1056.5 u -130Bet |
Royce O Neale
Points Scored
SAC at PHX 1/02/26 9:10pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -125Bet |
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Russell Westbrook
Points Scored
SAC at PHX 1/02/26 9:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -120Bet |
Devin Booker
Points, Rebounds & Assists
SAC at PHX 1/02/26 9:10pm EST | 36.5 o -12536.5 u -105Bet |
Grayson Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
SAC at PHX 1/02/26 9:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11818.5 u -110Bet |
Keegan Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
SAC at PHX 1/02/26 9:10pm EST | 22.5 o -12522.5 u -105Bet |
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Royce O Neale
Points, Rebounds & Assists
SAC at PHX 1/02/26 9:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Phoenix Suns | 25 | 17 | 0.595 | +9.5 | 14-5 | 11-12 | 8-4 | 20-13 | 114.4 | 111.7 | +2.7 | W1 | 6-4 |
| Sacramento Kings | 12 | 30 | 0.286 | +22.5 | 9-13 | 3-17 | 2-7 | 8-24 | 110.6 | 120.6 | -10.0 | W4 | 4-6 |
Sacramento Kings & Phoenix Suns Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Sacramento Kings Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Kings | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Suns | +30000 Bet |
Sacramento Kings & Phoenix Suns Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Sacramento Kings vs Phoenix Suns NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, January 2nd, 2026 at 9:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Sacramento Kings vs Phoenix Suns Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Sacramento Kings vs Phoenix Suns Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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