The Toronto Raptors look to remain undefeated as against the spread (ATS) favourites when they play host to De’Aaron Fox and the Kings on Tuesday night at the Scotiabank Arena. Sacramento is 0-4 straight up and ATS in its last four games against the Dinos.
NBA Point Spread and Betting Analysis
Sacramento opened up the new season in disappointing fashion. The club began 0-5 SU and ATS, but is now starting to show some signs of life. The Kings picked up their first win of the season by downing the Utah Jazz on Friday and followed it up with a win and cover against the New York Knicks on Sunday.
They’re still just 2-8 against the number in their last 10 games dating back to the tail end of last season. Scoring points seems to be Sacramento’s biggest issue. The squad is fourth last in the NBA in points per game (101.1). The Kings’ offensive woes have been good news for Under bettors. The Under is 5-2 in their seven games this season
The Drakes haven’t played since they lost to the Bucks in Milwaukee on Saturday night. They’re still 4-0 SU & ATS when catching points on the campaign. Essentially, the NBA champions are winning the games they’re supposed to and losing the ones NBA bettors aren’t expecting them to win.
Wednesday’s game falls in the former. The Dinos are 7.5-point home favourites and about 84 percent of the spread action is coming in on the Raptors at Sports Interaction. The total opened at 218 but moved up to 219. The Under is 3-1 in Toronto’s last four contests.
Sacramento Kings
There was a lot of hype around this year’s Kings. Sacramento was forecasted by some NBA experts to make the playoffs this season. Things got off to a rocky start almost immediately when second-year big man Marvin Bagely III broke his thumb. The former Duke standout isn’t expected to be in the active roster again until December.
Toronto Raptors
Kyle Lowry has picked up where he left off in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. The All-Star point guard is averaging a career-high 24 points per game and is coming off a 36-point game against the Bucks. It’s early, but he along with Pascal Siakam (26 ppg) are picking up the scoring load with Kawhi Leonard now in LA.
Who Will Win Kings vs. Raptors?
Line History
No odds are available yet.
Injuries
De'Aaron Fox (PG)
Richaun Holmes (PF)
Richaun Holmes (PF)
Kent Bazemore (SG)
Alex Len (C)
Marvin Bagley III (PF)
De'Aaron Fox (PG)
Harrison Barnes (SF)
Buddy Hield (SG)
Alex Len (C)
Serge Ibaka (PF)
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF)
Fred VanVleet (PG)
OG Anunoby (SF)
Serge Ibaka (PF)
Fred VanVleet (PG)
Paul Watson (SG)
Serge Ibaka (PF)
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF)
Oshae Brissett (PF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| De'Aaron Fox (PG) | Out Thurs | Shoulder - 10 / 08 / 20 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Fox was absent from the lineup during the previous game due to left shoulder soreness. It will interfere with his status for Thursday's showdown with the Lakers. |
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| Richaun Holmes (PF) | out for season | Hip - 08 / 08 / 20 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Holmes is sidelined with soreness in his right hip, signaling the end of his season. |
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| Richaun Holmes (PF) | Ques Fri | Hip - 07 / 08 / 20 | 2-2 | 2-2 | + - |
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Holmes is bothered by soreness in his right hip, and it remains to be seen if he will suit up for Friday's battle with the Nets. |
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| Kent Bazemore (SG) | Out Thurs | Calf - 07 / 08 / 20 | 2-2 | 2-2 | + - |
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Bazemore has missed the past three games due to left calf soreness, and he will not be active Thursday against the Lakers. |
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| Alex Len (C) | Prob Tues | Conditioning - 27 / 07 / 20 | 3-4 | 4-3 | + - |
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Len has sat out the previous twp games while getting into game shape, but it is likely that he will be available Tuesday against the Mavericks. |
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| Marvin Bagley III (PF) | out for season | Foot - 20 / 07 / 20 | - | - | + - |
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Bagley has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a lateral sprain in his right foot. |
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| De'Aaron Fox (PG) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 15 / 07 / 20 | - | - | + - |
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Fox is hampered by a left ankle sprain but is likely to suit up for Friday's matchup versus the Spurs. |
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| Harrison Barnes (SF) | Prob Fri | Illness - 14 / 07 / 20 | - | - | + - |
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Barnes has completed protocol after testing positive for COVID-19, but it is anticipated that he will take the court against the Spurs on Friday. |
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| Buddy Hield (SG) | Ques July 31 | Illness - 10 / 07 / 20 | - | - | + - |
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Hield is ailing from an unspecified ailment, leaving his status versus the Spurs on July 31 hazy. |
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| Alex Len (C) | Ques July 31 | Illness - 10 / 07 / 20 | - | - | + - |
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Len is dealing with COVID-19 symptoms, and it has yet to be established if he will take the court July 31 against the Spurs. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Serge Ibaka (PF) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 07 / 09 / 20 | 2-1 | 1-2 | + - |
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Ibaka is dealing with a left ankle sprain, but he is expected to play against the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference second round. |
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| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF) | Prob Sun | Knee - 21 / 08 / 20 | 4-5 | 2-7 | + - |
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Hollis-Jefferson is bothered by swelling in his left knee, but he is likely to be active for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Nets. |
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| Fred VanVleet (PG) | Out Fri | Rest - 14 / 08 / 20 | 6-6 | 5-7 | + - |
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VanVleet will receive a day of rest and will not be available against the Nuggets on Friday. |
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| OG Anunoby (SF) | Prob Mon | Knee - 12 / 08 / 20 | 7-6 | 5-8 | + - |
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Anunoby is dealing with with soreness in his right knee, but he is likely to be active for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Nets. |
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| Serge Ibaka (PF) | Prob Mon | Knee - 10 / 08 / 20 | 8-6 | 5-9 | + - |
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Ibaka is bothered by a right knee contusion, but he is expected to play against the Nets in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Fred VanVleet (PG) | Prob Wed | Knee - 10 / 08 / 20 | 8-6 | 5-9 | + - |
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VanVleet missed the last game due to a hyperextended right knee, but he is likely to be available for Wednesday's contest against the 76ers. |
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| Paul Watson (SG) | Doub Sun | Back - 09 / 08 / 20 | 8-7 | 5-10 | + - |
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Watson is dealing with soreness in his lower back, and he is not expected to be in the lineup Sunday against the Grizzlies. |
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| Serge Ibaka (PF) | Prob Sun | Eye - 08 / 08 / 20 | 9-7 | 5-11 | + - |
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Ibaka was forced from the previous game due to an eye laceration, but he is likely to be active Sunday versus the Grizzlies. |
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| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF) | day-to-day | Ankle - 01 / 08 / 20 | 11-7 | 5-13 | + - |
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Hollis-Jefferson exited Saturday's game with an ankle injury, and his return is in question. |
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| Oshae Brissett (PF) | Out indefinitely | Knee - 31 / 07 / 20 | 11-7 | 5-13 | + - |
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Brissett is expected to be sideline for an extended period due to right knee surgery in order to remove loose bodies. |
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Line History
No odds are available yet.
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Injuries
De'Aaron Fox (PG)
Out Thurs Shoulder - 10 / 08 / 20Richaun Holmes (PF)
out for season Hip - 08 / 08 / 20Richaun Holmes (PF)
Ques Fri Hip - 07 / 08 / 20Kent Bazemore (SG)
Out Thurs Calf - 07 / 08 / 20Alex Len (C)
Prob Tues Conditioning - 27 / 07 / 20Marvin Bagley III (PF)
out for season Foot - 20 / 07 / 20De'Aaron Fox (PG)
Prob Fri Ankle - 15 / 07 / 20Harrison Barnes (SF)
Prob Fri Illness - 14 / 07 / 20Buddy Hield (SG)
Ques July 31 Illness - 10 / 07 / 20Alex Len (C)
Ques July 31 Illness - 10 / 07 / 20Serge Ibaka (PF)
Prob Wed Ankle - 07 / 09 / 20Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF)
Prob Sun Knee - 21 / 08 / 20Fred VanVleet (PG)
Out Fri Rest - 14 / 08 / 20OG Anunoby (SF)
Prob Mon Knee - 12 / 08 / 20Serge Ibaka (PF)
Prob Mon Knee - 10 / 08 / 20Fred VanVleet (PG)
Prob Wed Knee - 10 / 08 / 20Paul Watson (SG)
Doub Sun Back - 09 / 08 / 20Serge Ibaka (PF)
Prob Sun Eye - 08 / 08 / 20Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF)
day-to-day Ankle - 01 / 08 / 20Oshae Brissett (PF)
Out indefinitely Knee - 31 / 07 / 20Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes De'Aaron Fox (PG) Out Thurs Shoulder - 10 / 08 / 20 1-1 1-1 + - Fox was absent from the lineup during the previous game due to left shoulder soreness. It will interfere with his status for Thursday's showdown with the Lakers.
Richaun Holmes (PF) out for season Hip - 08 / 08 / 20 1-2 1-2 + - Holmes is sidelined with soreness in his right hip, signaling the end of his season.
Richaun Holmes (PF) Ques Fri Hip - 07 / 08 / 20 2-2 2-2 + - Holmes is bothered by soreness in his right hip, and it remains to be seen if he will suit up for Friday's battle with the Nets.
Kent Bazemore (SG) Out Thurs Calf - 07 / 08 / 20 2-2 2-2 + - Bazemore has missed the past three games due to left calf soreness, and he will not be active Thursday against the Lakers.
Alex Len (C) Prob Tues Conditioning - 27 / 07 / 20 3-4 4-3 + - Len has sat out the previous twp games while getting into game shape, but it is likely that he will be available Tuesday against the Mavericks.
Marvin Bagley III (PF) out for season Foot - 20 / 07 / 20 - - + - Bagley has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a lateral sprain in his right foot.
De'Aaron Fox (PG) Prob Fri Ankle - 15 / 07 / 20 - - + - Fox is hampered by a left ankle sprain but is likely to suit up for Friday's matchup versus the Spurs.
Harrison Barnes (SF) Prob Fri Illness - 14 / 07 / 20 - - + - Barnes has completed protocol after testing positive for COVID-19, but it is anticipated that he will take the court against the Spurs on Friday.
Buddy Hield (SG) Ques July 31 Illness - 10 / 07 / 20 - - + - Hield is ailing from an unspecified ailment, leaving his status versus the Spurs on July 31 hazy.
Alex Len (C) Ques July 31 Illness - 10 / 07 / 20 - - + - Len is dealing with COVID-19 symptoms, and it has yet to be established if he will take the court July 31 against the Spurs.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Serge Ibaka (PF) Prob Wed Ankle - 07 / 09 / 20 2-1 1-2 + - Ibaka is dealing with a left ankle sprain, but he is expected to play against the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference second round.
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF) Prob Sun Knee - 21 / 08 / 20 4-5 2-7 + - Hollis-Jefferson is bothered by swelling in his left knee, but he is likely to be active for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Nets.
Fred VanVleet (PG) Out Fri Rest - 14 / 08 / 20 6-6 5-7 + - VanVleet will receive a day of rest and will not be available against the Nuggets on Friday.
OG Anunoby (SF) Prob Mon Knee - 12 / 08 / 20 7-6 5-8 + - Anunoby is dealing with with soreness in his right knee, but he is likely to be active for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Nets.
Serge Ibaka (PF) Prob Mon Knee - 10 / 08 / 20 8-6 5-9 + - Ibaka is bothered by a right knee contusion, but he is expected to play against the Nets in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Fred VanVleet (PG) Prob Wed Knee - 10 / 08 / 20 8-6 5-9 + - VanVleet missed the last game due to a hyperextended right knee, but he is likely to be available for Wednesday's contest against the 76ers.
Paul Watson (SG) Doub Sun Back - 09 / 08 / 20 8-7 5-10 + - Watson is dealing with soreness in his lower back, and he is not expected to be in the lineup Sunday against the Grizzlies.
Serge Ibaka (PF) Prob Sun Eye - 08 / 08 / 20 9-7 5-11 + - Ibaka was forced from the previous game due to an eye laceration, but he is likely to be active Sunday versus the Grizzlies.
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF) day-to-day Ankle - 01 / 08 / 20 11-7 5-13 + - Hollis-Jefferson exited Saturday's game with an ankle injury, and his return is in question.
Oshae Brissett (PF) Out indefinitely Knee - 31 / 07 / 20 11-7 5-13 + - Brissett is expected to be sideline for an extended period due to right knee surgery in order to remove loose bodies.