Sacramento Kings vs OKC Thunder Preview and Prediction - Oct. 28 | 2025-26 NBA Season

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The OKC Thunder will be facing the Sacramento Kings on their home court on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The Thunder is riding on a four-game winning streak, starting their season undefeated following their 2024-2025 NBA championship run. Meanwhile, the Kings have only won once in three games so far this season.

Playing their first second night of a back-to-back this season, the Thunder will enter the game with momentum, following a 101-94 win against the Dallas Mavericks.

On the other hand, the Kings are fresh off a loss to the LA Lakers yesterday, 127-120, in a game which saw Austin Reaves erupt for a career-high 51 points.

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Here is a preview of the Kings-Thunder clash on scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. Eastern time inside the Paycom Center in OKC.

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Sacramento Kings vs OKC Thunder Odds

Moneyline: Kings +380 vs Thunder -550

Spread: Kings 110 (+10.5) vs Thunder 110 (-10.5)

Total (O/U): Kings -110 (o227.5) vs Thunder (u227.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.


Sacramento Kings vs OKC Thunder Preview

The Sacramento Kings will be leaning on Zach Lavine, who is putting up 31 points in the first three games of the season. Meanwhile, DeMar DeRozan and Malik Monk have been recording 19.0 and 18.0 points per game, respectively.

Meanwhile, reigning MVP Shai Gilgoues-Alexander anchored the Thunder with averages of 40.0 points, along with 6.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game. Chet Holmgren has been backing him up with 24.7 points and 10.0 rebounds per game.

The Thunder started the season with two double overtime games, where they beat the Houston Rockets, and the Indiana Pacers to open the season strong.

For the Kings, their only win saw them escape the Utah Jazz, 105-104.


Sacramento Kings vs OKC Thunder betting tips

  • Zach Lavine O/U 30.5 points – Take the under.
  • DeMar DeRozan O/U 18.5 points– Take the under.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander O/U 30.5 points– Take the over.
  • Chet Holmgren O/U 20.5 points– Take the under.

Sacramento Kings vs OKC Thunder prediction

We predict a win for the Thunder despite playing in the second game on two nights. The Kings have yet to show consistency on their offense, which would make them susceptible to the Thunder's defensive brilliance.

Our prediction: Thunder win by 12

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Rob Andrew Lo

Rob Andrew Lo is an NBA and WNBA journalist at Sportskeeda with over three years of experience in the field. Rob studied journalism at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines and his love for sports made this an obvious career to pursue.

Rob's favorite team is the Oklahoma City Thunder. He grew up watching Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant and his admiration for them left not only a lasting impression but solidified his fandom.

When not working, Rob loves to play basketball. If he isn't watching or writing about basketball, he can probably be found watching pro wrestling.

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