Suns vs. Kings Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 2

The Sacramento Kings (8-26) aim to end a five-game road losing skid at the Phoenix Suns (19-14) on January 2, 2026. Phoenix is a double-digit 13-point favorite against Sacramento when the Suns play the Kings on Friday. The over/under for the game is 224.5.

Here's everything you need to know to know about the Suns-Kings game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Suns vs. Kings Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Friday, January 2, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET
• Where: PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona
• TV: AZFamily, Suns+, and NBCS-CA
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Suns vs. Kings Prediction

ATS Pick: Suns (- 13)
O/U Pick: Over (224.5)
Score Prediction: Suns 122 - Kings 109

Suns vs. Kings Betting Insights

• Of 33 games thus far this season, the Suns have had 21 with over 224.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total.
• The Kings games have gone over 224.5 total points scored in 23 of 34 total matchups this season.
• The two teams average a combined 1.5 more points per game (226) than this game's over/under of 224.5 points.
• Opponents of the two teams average a combined 11.6 more points per game (236.1) than this matchup's total of 224.5 points.
• Phoenix has been chosen as the favorite in 13 games this year and has walked away with the win 12 times (92.3%) in those games.
• Sacramento has been an underdog in 31 games this season and has come away with the win six times (19.4%) in those contests.
• Phoenix has come out on top in both of its last two head-to-head meetings with Sacramento.
• The Suns have an advantage against the spread as well (1-0-1) when squaring off against the Kings.
• The Kings have been the favorite in zero of their previous three games, and came up short against the spread in all three.

Suns Recent Trends

• The Suns have gone 6-4 over their last 10 games, with a 7-3 record against the spread during that span.
• Phoenix has averaged a total of 231.1 combined points over its last 10 games, 6.6 greater than this game's over/under of 224.5.
• The Suns have 21 wins against the spread in 33 games this year.
• Suns games this year have eclipsed the over/under 15 times in 34 opportunities (44.1%).
• The Suns put up 7.2 fewer points per game (115.1) than the Kings give up (122.3).
• Phoenix has a 7-1 record against the spread and a 7-1 record overall when putting up more than 122.3 points.
• This season, the Suns have a 46.4% shooting percentage from the field, which is 3.3% lower than the 49.7% of shots the Kings' opponents have made.
• At home, the Suns own a better record against the spread (10-4-1) compared to their ATS record on the road (11-6-1).
• Phoenix has eclipsed the over/under less consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in five of 15 home matchups (33.3%). On the road, it has hit the over in 10 of 18 games (55.6%).
• The Suns have played worse as a moneyline favorite in home games, posting a home record of 7-1, compared to going 5-0 in away games.

Suns Recent Stats

Suns Leaders

• Devin Booker averages 25.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 6.3 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1.0 steal and 0.4 blocks.
• Collin Gillespie puts up 14.0 points, 5.1 assists and 4.1 boards per contest.
• Mark Williams averages 12.8 points, 8.3 boards and 1.1 assists per game, shooting 65.6% from the floor (fourth in league).
• Dillon Brooks averages 21.5 points, 1.7 assists and 3.1 rebounds.
• Royce O'Neale averages 10.4 points, 4.9 boards and 2.8 assists per contest, shooting 43.3% from the floor and 42.4% from downtown with 2.9 made treys per game.

Suns Player Props

Kings Recent Trends

• The Kings are 3-6-1 against the spread and 2-8 overall in their past 10 contests.
• Sacramento's average total over the last 10 games is 6.8 points greater than the 224.5 over/under given for this matchup.
• The Kings have 11 wins against the spread in 34 games this year.
• Sacramento has been underdogs by 13 points or more three times this year and covered the spread once.
• Kings games this year have hit the over on 15 of 34 set point totals (44.1%).
• The Kings' 110.9 points per game are just 2.9 fewer points than the 113.8 the Suns allow.
• When it scores more than 113.8 points, Sacramento is 8-3-2 against the spread and 6-7 overall.
• The Kings' 46.1% shooting percentage from the field this season is the same as the Suns have given up to their opponents.
• The Kings have been better against the spread away (7-10-1) than at home (4-11-1) this season.
• Looking at the over/under, Sacramento's games have gone over less frequently at home (seven of 16, 43.8%) than on the road (eight of 18, 44.4%).

Kings Recent Stats

Kings Leaders

• Russell Westbrook puts up 14.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game for the Kings.
• The Kings are receiving 18.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game from DeMar DeRozan this season.
• Dennis Schroder is averaging 13.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 5.9 assists per contest. He is draining 41.2% of his shots from the field and 35.0% from beyond the arc, with 1.5 triples per game.
• Maxime Raynaud gets the Kings 10.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while delivering 0.4 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
• Malik Monk gives the Kings 11.4 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists per contest while delivering 0.8 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.

Kings Player Props

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