On the night Vince Carter has his jersey retired, the Toronto Raptors will play host to the Sacramento Kings. Can Toronto bounce back from Friday's loss to the Lakers?
There will be a festive mood in the air on Saturday night when Toronto Raptors legend Vince Carter has his jersey retired at the Scotiabank Arena. As great as the player the team and fans will celebrate was, the current iteration of the Raptors needs its best players back from injury. On Friday they hosted the Los Angeles Lakers and put it a decent effort in the second half, only to lose 131-125. The Kings could be tired from their travels. They were in Atlanta on Friday to play the Hawks, where they won 123-115.
Our NBA odds heavily favour the visiting Kings, having pegged them at -7.5.
Kings vs. Raptors NBA Betting Odds
Looking at the 10 most recent encounters between these franchises the results favour Toronto at 6-4. However, that belies the fact that the 2019-2021 Toronto victories occurred when the Raptors still had most of the championship-calibre roster. Sacramento has won three of the last four games during the time when the Raptors have been on the slide and the Kings on the rise.
It’s still early days of the 2024-25 NBA campaign, yet the Kings have already been on a mini roller coaster ride. They opened the season with a pair of defeats against playoff-calibre clubs (Lakers, Timberwolves) but have since course-corrected versus lower sides like the Jazz and Hawks. Against the spread, they’re 2-2-1. As in the past couple of years, the Kings are one of the better-scoring teams in the league, sitting in eighth with 117.8 per match.
Toronto is right behind them in ninth (117.5), which is quite remarkable given the personnel they lack (Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, Bruce Brown). The absentees are hurting the Raptors on the defensive side of the ball. Toronto gives up the most points per game in the entire league with 125.2. All that said, the big spreads against them (they’re usually the underdog) have translated to a 5-1 ATS tally. What’s more, their good offence and bad defence means the over is 5-1.
Sacramento Kings
One wonders what the Kings will have in the tank on Saturday night after the match versus the Hawks. Atlanta isn’t exactly next door to Toronto. Even if it were, it’s still a travel day and Friday’s contest was a barn burner that eventually went Sacramento’s way, 123-115.
Try as they might, the Kings could never truly keep the Hawks grounded. They led by double-digits multiple times (the lead grew by as many as 18 at one point), but Atlanta, led by Trae Young’s 25 points, never quit.
Thankfully De’Aaron Fox, who was Clutch Player of the Year in 2023, was, well, clutch, netting 31 points to lead his side. His efficiency was strong by going 11-for-16 from the floor and 4-for-6 from beyond the arc. New Kings and former Raptor DeMar DeRozan was right behind Fox, scoring 27 points. Keegan Murray and Domantas Sabonis combined for 24 rebounds.
Toronto Raptors
The Raptors were in tough in the first half on Friday at home versus LeBron James and the Lakers, but they willed their way back into the contest. Despite their efforts, they still fell short, 131-115.
L.A. totally blasted Toronto in the first quarter, claiming a 43-19 advantage. The visitors were shooting 69 per cent from the floor at that stage, an incredible number. But head coach Darko Rajakovic has his team believing in its abilities now. Toronto won the second half 74-55. The lead was even cut to as little as six points in the fourth quarter.
RJ Barrett continues to be a force. He finished with 33 points and 12 assists. His hookups with Jakob Poeltl (19 points) fuelled the comeback. Gradey Dick had a career-best 31 points.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Kings vs. Raptors?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening 2 Nov 3:23am | - | - | O +229.5 -110 |
| Closing 3 Nov 2:03am | - | - | U +233.5 -130 |
- Regular Season
Kings Team Leaders
| Points |
22.71 |
| Assists |
6.26 |
| Rebounds |
14.09 |
| FG% |
67.2 |
| Steals |
1.44 |
| Blocks |
0.86 |
| Points |
21.48 |
| Assists |
5.94 |
| Rebounds |
9.65 |
| FG% |
61.4 |
| Steals |
1.48 |
| Blocks |
1.22 |
- Regular Season
Raptors Team Leaders
| Points |
22.71 |
| Assists |
6.26 |
| Rebounds |
14.09 |
| FG% |
67.2 |
| Steals |
1.44 |
| Blocks |
0.86 |
| Points |
21.48 |
| Assists |
5.94 |
| Rebounds |
9.65 |
| FG% |
61.4 |
| Steals |
1.48 |
| Blocks |
1.22 |
Injuries
Trey Lyles (PF)
Trey Lyles (PF)
Malik Monk (SG)
Jake LaRavia (SF)
Jae Crowder (SF)
Malik Monk (SG)
Domantas Sabonis (PF)
Keon Ellis (SG)
Zach LaVine (PG)
Doug McDermott (SF)
Scottie Barnes (SF)
RJ Barrett (SF)
Jamison Battle (SF)
Scottie Barnes (SF)
Ja'Kobe Walter (SG)
Chris Boucher (PF)
Jonathan Mogbo (PF)
Ochai Agbaji (SG)
Jamison Battle (SF)
Scottie Barnes (SF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Lyles (PF) | Ques Mon | Back - 14 / 03 / 25 | 2-0 | 2-0 | + - |
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Lyles is nursing with lower-back soreness, and it is unclear if he will dress against the Grizzlies on Monday. |
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| Trey Lyles (PF) | Ques Thurs | Leg - 13 / 03 / 25 | 2-0 | 2-0 | + - |
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Lyles is battling lower leg soreness, and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Warriors on Thursday. |
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| Malik Monk (SG) | Ques Thurs | Undisclosed - 11 / 03 / 25 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Monk is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it is uncertain if he will take the court against the Warriors on Thursday. |
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| Jake LaRavia (SF) | Ques Thurs | Knee - 10 / 03 / 25 | 0-0 | 0-0 | + - |
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LaRavia is dealing with right knee soreness, and it is undetermined if he will suit up against the Warriors on Thursday. |
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| Jae Crowder (SF) | Ques Mon | Back - 09 / 03 / 25 | 0-0 | 0-0 | + - |
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Crowder is nursing with lower back soreness, and it is unknown if he will be active against Grizzlies on Monday. |
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| Malik Monk (SG) | Ques Mon | Lower Body - 04 / 03 / 25 | 3-0 | 0-3 | + - |
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Monk is dealing with a lower body injury, and it is unclear if he will be available against the Knicks on Monday. |
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| Domantas Sabonis (PF) | Ques Fri | Hamstring - 01 / 03 / 25 | 4-0 | 0-4 | + - |
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Sabonis is dealing with a Grade 1 hamstring strain, and it remain to seen if he will face Suns on Friday. |
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| Keon Ellis (SG) | Ques Wed | Ankle - 25 / 02 / 25 | 5-1 | 1-5 | + - |
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Ellis exited the match due to an right ankle injury, and it remain to seen if he will be on court against Jazz on Wednesday. |
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| Zach LaVine (PG) | Ques Wed | Personal - 03 / 02 / 25 | 7-7 | 7-7 | + - |
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LaVine is dealing with a personal matter, and it is unclear if he will dress against the Magic on Wednesday. |
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| Doug McDermott (SF) | Ques Sat | Illness - 29 / 01 / 25 | 8-8 | 7-9 | + - |
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McDermott is dealing with an illness, and it is unknown if he will play Saturday's game against the Thunder. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes (SF) | Ques Fri | Finger - 11 / 03 / 25 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Barnes is dealing with a finger injury, and it remain to seen if he will face Jazz on Friday. |
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| RJ Barrett (SF) | Ques Fri | Personal - 11 / 03 / 25 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Barrett is dealing with a personal matter, and it is unclear if he will play Friday versus Jazz. |
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| Jamison Battle (SF) | Ques wed | Nose - 11 / 03 / 25 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Battle is battling with a nose injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the 76ers on Wednesday. |
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| Scottie Barnes (SF) | Ques Sat | Hand - 08 / 03 / 25 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Barnes is dealing with hand injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Wizards on Saturday. |
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| Ja'Kobe Walter (SG) | Ques Sun | Hip - 08 / 03 / 25 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Walter is battling with a right hip strain, and he is not expected to play against the Trail Blazers on Sunday. |
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| Chris Boucher (PF) | Ques Wed | Teeth - 06 / 03 / 25 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Boucher has gone through wisdom tooth extraction, and it is unknown if he will play against the 76ers on Wednesday. |
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| Jonathan Mogbo (PF) | Mid Mar | Face - 05 / 03 / 25 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Mogbo has been diagnosed with facial contusion, and he will be sideline till the mid part of March. |
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| Ochai Agbaji (SG) | Out indefinitely | Ankle - 01 / 03 / 25 | 2-2 | 2-2 | + - |
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Agbaji has been out of the lineup with a left ankle sprain, and there is no timetable for return. |
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| Jamison Battle (SF) | Ques Fri | Nose - 27 / 02 / 25 | 2-2 | 2-2 | + - |
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Battle is dealing with a nasal fracture, and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Jazz on Friday. |
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| Scottie Barnes (SF) | Ques Fri | Hip - 26 / 02 / 25 | 3-2 | 2-3 | + - |
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Barnes is tending to a hip contusion, and his status for Friday's clash against the Bulls is unknown. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 2 Nov 3:23am - - O +229.5 -110 Closing 3 Nov 2:03am - - U +233.5 -130 -
- Regular Season
Kings Team Leaders
Points 22.71
Assists 6.26
Rebounds 14.09
FG% 67.2
Steals 1.44
Blocks 0.86
Points 21.48
Assists 5.94
Rebounds 9.65
FG% 61.4
Steals 1.48
Blocks 1.22
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- Regular Season
Raptors Team Leaders
Points 22.71
Assists 6.26
Rebounds 14.09
FG% 67.2
Steals 1.44
Blocks 0.86
Points 21.48
Assists 5.94
Rebounds 9.65
FG% 61.4
Steals 1.48
Blocks 1.22
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Injuries
Trey Lyles (PF)
Ques Mon Back - 14 / 03 / 25Trey Lyles (PF)
Ques Thurs Leg - 13 / 03 / 25Malik Monk (SG)
Ques Thurs Undisclosed - 11 / 03 / 25Jake LaRavia (SF)
Ques Thurs Knee - 10 / 03 / 25Jae Crowder (SF)
Ques Mon Back - 09 / 03 / 25Malik Monk (SG)
Ques Mon Lower Body - 04 / 03 / 25Domantas Sabonis (PF)
Ques Fri Hamstring - 01 / 03 / 25Keon Ellis (SG)
Ques Wed Ankle - 25 / 02 / 25Zach LaVine (PG)
Ques Wed Personal - 03 / 02 / 25Doug McDermott (SF)
Ques Sat Illness - 29 / 01 / 25Scottie Barnes (SF)
Ques Fri Finger - 11 / 03 / 25RJ Barrett (SF)
Ques Fri Personal - 11 / 03 / 25Jamison Battle (SF)
Ques wed Nose - 11 / 03 / 25Scottie Barnes (SF)
Ques Sat Hand - 08 / 03 / 25Ja'Kobe Walter (SG)
Ques Sun Hip - 08 / 03 / 25Chris Boucher (PF)
Ques Wed Teeth - 06 / 03 / 25Jonathan Mogbo (PF)
Mid Mar Face - 05 / 03 / 25Ochai Agbaji (SG)
Out indefinitely Ankle - 01 / 03 / 25Jamison Battle (SF)
Ques Fri Nose - 27 / 02 / 25Scottie Barnes (SF)
Ques Fri Hip - 26 / 02 / 25Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Trey Lyles (PF) Ques Mon Back - 14 / 03 / 25 2-0 2-0 + - Lyles is nursing with lower-back soreness, and it is unclear if he will dress against the Grizzlies on Monday.
Trey Lyles (PF) Ques Thurs Leg - 13 / 03 / 25 2-0 2-0 + - Lyles is battling lower leg soreness, and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Warriors on Thursday.
Malik Monk (SG) Ques Thurs Undisclosed - 11 / 03 / 25 1-0 1-0 + - Monk is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it is uncertain if he will take the court against the Warriors on Thursday.
Jake LaRavia (SF) Ques Thurs Knee - 10 / 03 / 25 0-0 0-0 + - LaRavia is dealing with right knee soreness, and it is undetermined if he will suit up against the Warriors on Thursday.
Jae Crowder (SF) Ques Mon Back - 09 / 03 / 25 0-0 0-0 + - Crowder is nursing with lower back soreness, and it is unknown if he will be active against Grizzlies on Monday.
Malik Monk (SG) Ques Mon Lower Body - 04 / 03 / 25 3-0 0-3 + - Monk is dealing with a lower body injury, and it is unclear if he will be available against the Knicks on Monday.
Domantas Sabonis (PF) Ques Fri Hamstring - 01 / 03 / 25 4-0 0-4 + - Sabonis is dealing with a Grade 1 hamstring strain, and it remain to seen if he will face Suns on Friday.
Keon Ellis (SG) Ques Wed Ankle - 25 / 02 / 25 5-1 1-5 + - Ellis exited the match due to an right ankle injury, and it remain to seen if he will be on court against Jazz on Wednesday.
Zach LaVine (PG) Ques Wed Personal - 03 / 02 / 25 7-7 7-7 + - LaVine is dealing with a personal matter, and it is unclear if he will dress against the Magic on Wednesday.
Doug McDermott (SF) Ques Sat Illness - 29 / 01 / 25 8-8 7-9 + - McDermott is dealing with an illness, and it is unknown if he will play Saturday's game against the Thunder.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Scottie Barnes (SF) Ques Fri Finger - 11 / 03 / 25 1-1 1-1 + - Barnes is dealing with a finger injury, and it remain to seen if he will face Jazz on Friday.
RJ Barrett (SF) Ques Fri Personal - 11 / 03 / 25 1-1 1-1 + - Barrett is dealing with a personal matter, and it is unclear if he will play Friday versus Jazz.
Jamison Battle (SF) Ques wed Nose - 11 / 03 / 25 1-1 1-1 + - Battle is battling with a nose injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the 76ers on Wednesday.
Scottie Barnes (SF) Ques Sat Hand - 08 / 03 / 25 1-0 1-0 + - Barnes is dealing with hand injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Wizards on Saturday.
Ja'Kobe Walter (SG) Ques Sun Hip - 08 / 03 / 25 1-0 1-0 + - Walter is battling with a right hip strain, and he is not expected to play against the Trail Blazers on Sunday.
Chris Boucher (PF) Ques Wed Teeth - 06 / 03 / 25 1-0 1-0 + - Boucher has gone through wisdom tooth extraction, and it is unknown if he will play against the 76ers on Wednesday.
Jonathan Mogbo (PF) Mid Mar Face - 05 / 03 / 25 1-0 1-0 + - Mogbo has been diagnosed with facial contusion, and he will be sideline till the mid part of March.
Ochai Agbaji (SG) Out indefinitely Ankle - 01 / 03 / 25 2-2 2-2 + - Agbaji has been out of the lineup with a left ankle sprain, and there is no timetable for return.
Jamison Battle (SF) Ques Fri Nose - 27 / 02 / 25 2-2 2-2 + - Battle is dealing with a nasal fracture, and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Jazz on Friday.
Scottie Barnes (SF) Ques Fri Hip - 26 / 02 / 25 3-2 2-3 + - Barnes is tending to a hip contusion, and his status for Friday's clash against the Bulls is unknown.