The Sacramento Kings are a much-improved club this season as they make their only visit to Toronto on Wednesday in the second of a back-to-back. The Raptors are 5-point favourites on the NBA odds.

Kings vs. Raptors NBA Betting Odds

Wednesday is the first of two regular-season meetings between the teams with Toronto visiting Sacramento on Jan. 25. The Raptors swept last year and haven’t lost a season series to the Kings since the 2016-17 campaign.

Pascal Siakam averaged 24.0 points and 8.0 rebounds in the season series a year ago, Gary Trent Jr. 16.5 points and Chris Boucher 13.5 points and 8.5 rebounds. De’Aaron Fox averaged 23.0 points for the Kings.

Toronto trails the all-time series 27-24 despite winning nine of the past 10 and is 16-10 at home. The Raptors are 7-2-1 against the spread in the past 10.

Sacramento has the longest playoff drought in the NBA but might end it next spring under first-year coach Mike Brown and almost surely would if the Kings were in the weaker Eastern Conference. At worst, this should be a play-in tournament team barring major injury.

Sacramento Kings

The Kings welcomed back probably their best player from a two-game injury absence on Tuesday in point guard De’Aaron Fox, but he was a bit off in shooting 5-for-15 from the field in a blowout loss in Philadelphia. Fox had more turnovers (four) than assists (one). Domantas Sabonis had 22 points and 10 rebounds, but he was in early foul trouble, which helped the Sixers score 80 first-half points and essentially put the game away early. Over his last five games, Sabonis has four double-doubles and one triple-double. Three-point shooting has been an issue of late for this team. Over their last 10 games, the Kings are 27th in the league at 31.9 per cent from deep. Sacramento is 2-5 ATS in its past seven on the road.

Toronto Raptors

The Raptors probably were thrilled to leave Orlando after they were shockingly swept there over the weekend by a bad team. Friday’s loss was close, but the Magic won 111-99 on Sunday as the Dinos fell under .500 for the first time since they were 1-2. Pascal Siakam (6-for-16), Scottie Barnes (3-for-13) and Fred VanVleet (4-for-11) all struggled from the field Sunday, and VanVleet just doesn’t look right in hitting 36 per cent from the floor this season.

OG Anunoby missed his first game of the season Sunday with left hip soreness, and he’ll miss at least a few more. Gary Trent Jr. started for him and had a team-high 24 points. Juancho Hernangomez (right ankle sprain) participated in Tuesday’s practice and is expected to be available for Wednesday. Raptors head coach Nick Nurse is one victory from No. 200 in his career. He’s 199-136 (.594) with the franchise. With a win here, Nurse (336 games) would be the fastest coach in franchise history to reach 200 career victories. The Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their past five at home.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Kings vs. Raptors?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Kings Team Leaders

SAC

Points	De'Aaron Fox 25.01
Assists	Domantas Sabonis 7.25
Rebounds	Domantas Sabonis 12.32
FG%	Neemias Queta 66.7
Steals	De'Aaron Fox 1.14
Blocks	Keegan Murray 0.53

TOR

Points	Pascal Siakam 24.23
Assists	Fred VanVleet 7.17
Rebounds	Jakob Poeltl 9.12
FG%	Jakob Poeltl 65.2
Steals	O.G. Anunoby 1.91
Blocks	Jakob Poeltl 1.31

SAC

Points	De'Aaron Fox 27.43
Assists	De'Aaron Fox 7.71
Rebounds	Domantas Sabonis 11
FG%	Alex Len 77.8
Steals	De'Aaron Fox 2.14
Blocks	Kevin Huerter 1.29

TOR

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Raptors Team Leaders

SAC

Points	De'Aaron Fox 25.01
Assists	Domantas Sabonis 7.25
Rebounds	Domantas Sabonis 12.32
FG%	Neemias Queta 66.7
Steals	De'Aaron Fox 1.14
Blocks	Keegan Murray 0.53

TOR

Points	Pascal Siakam 24.23
Assists	Fred VanVleet 7.17
Rebounds	Jakob Poeltl 9.12
FG%	Jakob Poeltl 65.2
Steals	O.G. Anunoby 1.91
Blocks	Jakob Poeltl 1.31

SAC

Points	De'Aaron Fox 27.43
Assists	De'Aaron Fox 7.71
Rebounds	Domantas Sabonis 11
FG%	Alex Len 77.8
Steals	De'Aaron Fox 2.14
Blocks	Kevin Huerter 1.29

TOR

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

Injuries

Sacramento

Harrison Barnes (SF)

Prob Sat Ankle - 13 / 04 / 23

Davion Mitchell (PG)

Prob Sat Knee - 08 / 04 / 23

Kevin Huerter (SG)

Prob Sun Rest - 07 / 04 / 23

Trey Lyles (PF)

Prob Fri Shoulder - 06 / 04 / 23

Davion Mitchell (PG)

Prob Fri Knee - 06 / 04 / 23

Malik Monk (SG)

Prob Sun Leg - 06 / 04 / 23

Malik Monk (SG)

Prob Tues Leg - 02 / 04 / 23

Matthew Dellavedova (PG)

Out indefinitely Finger - 30 / 03 / 23

Neemias Queta (C)

Ques Wed Illness - 27 / 03 / 23

Trey Lyles (PF)

Prob Mon Shoulder - 17 / 03 / 23

Toronto

O.G. Anunoby (SF)

Prob Wed Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23

Fred VanVleet (PG)

Prob Wed Thumb - 08 / 04 / 23

Precious Achiuwa (PF)

Prob Tues Illness - 04 / 04 / 23

O.G. Anunoby (SF)

Prob Tues Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23

Will Barton (SG)

Prob Tues Ankle - 26 / 03 / 23

Precious Achiuwa (PF)

Prob Sun Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23

Gary Trent Jr. (SG)

Prob Wed Back - 22 / 03 / 23

Joe Wieskamp (SG)

Out indefinitely Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23

Christian Koloko (C)

Ques Sat Nose - 16 / 03 / 23

Dalano Banton (SF)

Prob Sun Thumb - 13 / 03 / 23

Injuries

Sacramento

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Harrison Barnes (SF)	Prob Sat	Ankle - 13 / 04 / 23	4-3	3-4	+ -
Barnes has an ankle injury, but it is projected that he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Warriors.
Davion Mitchell (PG)	Prob Sat	Knee - 08 / 04 / 23	5-4	3-6	+ -
Mitchell is nursing left knee soreness, but it is anticipated that he will face the Warriors in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Kevin Huerter (SG)	Prob Sun	Rest - 07 / 04 / 23	5-4	3-6	+ -
Huerter sat out the last game as he was given a day of rest, but it is anticipated that he will play on Sunday against the Nuggets.
Trey Lyles (PF)	Prob Fri	Shoulder - 06 / 04 / 23	6-4	3-7	+ -
Lyles is dealing with a shoulder ailment, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Warriors on Friday.
Davion Mitchell (PG)	Prob Fri	Knee - 06 / 04 / 23	6-4	3-7	+ -
Mitchell has a left knee injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Friday's showdown with the Warriors.
Malik Monk (SG)	Prob Sun	Leg - 06 / 04 / 23	6-4	3-7	+ -
Monk missed the previous contest with a lower left leg injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up on Sunday against the Nuggets.
Malik Monk (SG)	Prob Tues	Leg - 02 / 04 / 23	7-5	5-7	+ -
Monk missed the previous contest due to lower left leg soreness, but it is projected that he will lace up for Tuesday's battle with the Pelicans.
Matthew Dellavedova (PG)	Out indefinitely	Finger - 30 / 03 / 23	8-6	5-9	+ -
Dellavedova is idle after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured right index finger, and he will miss an indeterminate amount of time.
Neemias Queta (C)	Ques Wed	Illness - 27 / 03 / 23	8-7	5-10	+ -
Queta missed the previous game with an illness, and it is unclear if he will play Wednesday against the Trail Blazers.
Trey Lyles (PF)	Prob Mon	Shoulder - 17 / 03 / 23	11-9	9-11	+ -
Lyles sat out the last match due to right shoulder soreness, but he is expected to take on the Jazz on Monday.

Toronto

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
O.G. Anunoby (SF)	Prob Wed	Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23	1-1	2-0	+ -
Anunoby is dealing with right ankle soreness, but he is expected to be available against the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament.
Fred VanVleet (PG)	Prob Wed	Thumb - 08 / 04 / 23	1-1	2-0	+ -
VanVleet is nursing left thumb soreness, but it is anticipated that he will face the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament.
Precious Achiuwa (PF)	Prob Tues	Illness - 04 / 04 / 23	3-2	3-2	+ -
Achiuwa has an illness, but it is projected that he will take on the Hornets on Tuesday.
O.G. Anunoby (SF)	Prob Tues	Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23	3-2	3-2	+ -
Anunoby exited the previous contest with a mild ankle sprain, but it will not affect his status for Tuesday's contest versus the Hornets.
Will Barton (SG)	Prob Tues	Ankle - 26 / 03 / 23	5-3	4-5	+ -
Barton has been absent from the last three games with a left ankle sprain, but he is expected to return against the Hornets in Tuesday's clash.
Precious Achiuwa (PF)	Prob Sun	Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23	6-4	5-6	+ -
Achiuwa has sat out the last two contests with right hamstring tightness, but it is likely that he will participate in Sunday's tilt versus the Wizards.
Gary Trent Jr. (SG)	Prob Wed	Back - 22 / 03 / 23	6-4	5-6	+ -
Trent Jr. has missed the last two games due to back spasms, but it is expected that he will suit up Wednesday against the Celtics.
Joe Wieskamp (SG)	Out indefinitely	Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23	6-4	5-6	+ -
Wieskamp is out of the lineup with a right hamstring strain, and he will miss an undetermined amount of time.
Christian Koloko (C)	Ques Sat	Nose - 16 / 03 / 23	9-4	8-6	+ -
Koloko exited the previous contest with a fractured nose, leaving his status for Saturday's tilt with the Timberwolves cloudy.
Dalano Banton (SF)	Prob Sun	Thumb - 13 / 03 / 23	9-5	9-6	+ -
Banton has been sidelined due to a left thumb sprain, but it is predicted that he will return to face the Hornets in Sunday's tilt.