As of Tuesday, the host Kings sit as -4.5 favourites on the NBA odds.

Raptors vs. Kings NBA Betting Odds

Sacramento is arguably the most improved team in the NBA this season under first-year coach Mike Brown, one of the betting favourites for NBA Coach of the Year. The Kings haven’t made the playoffs since 2006, the longest drought in the league. Not only is that likely to end, but Sacramento is running away with the Pacific Division – maybe the deepest division in the NBA with the Suns, Warriors and both Los Angeles teams residing there.

This concludes the season series between the Raptors and Kings as Toronto lost 124-123 at home on Dec. 14, blowing a 16-point second-quarter lead. De’Aaron Fox had 27 points and 10 assists, Domantas Sabonis added 21 points and 20 rebounds, Malik Monk scored 24 points, and Terence Davis added 19 for the Kings against his former team. Coach Brown was ejected after picking up two technicals with 9:09 left in the third quarter. Fred VanVleet scored 39 points for Toronto but missed a three-pointer that would have tied it with four seconds remaining. OG Anunoby was out injured.

Toronto trails the all-time series 28-24 and is 8-17 as the road team despite winning the past five.

Toronto Raptors

Sometimes the Raptors make no sense. Off a blown fourth-quarter lead against Boston at home on Saturday, they turned around and hosted a rested New York Knicks team 24 hours later and won 125-116 to snap a three-game skid. Fourth quarters have been a major issue for the Dinos as of late, but they outscored the Knicks by nine in the final frame. Fred VanVleet’s availability was in question with back issues but had 28 points as all five starters scored in double figures. VanVleet has scored 25-or-more points in four consecutive games for the second time in his career. Pascal Siakam and Gary Trent Jr. each had 24 points, Scottie Barnes had 19, and Precious Achiuwa added 12 points and 11 rebounds.

Achiuwa started with OG Anunoby out due to right ankle soreness, and but Anunoby will play Wednesday. The Raptors shot 44.1 per cent from deep vs. New York and are now 9-1 this season when hitting at least 40 per cent from three-point range. The Raptors are 5-11 ATS in their past 11 road games.

Sacramento Kings

Sacramento won for the seventh time in eight games Monday, routing Memphis 133-100 as the Grizzlies played without superstar Ja Morant. The Kings outscored the Grizzlies 33-10 in the fourth. Sacramento also tied the NBA record with 12 made three-pointers in the first quarter — in just 13 attempts — and scored 47 points. The team finished 22 of 40 (55.0 per cent) from long distance, one shy of the franchise record for made three-pointers in a game. Reserve Trey Lyles scored a season-high 24 points to lead Sacramento. Double-double machine Domantas Sabonis had 14 points and 11 assists (third straight game with at least 10 helpers), and good-looking rookie Keegan Murray added 20 points and nine rebounds.

The Kings are healthy and 6-1-1 ATS in their past eight.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Raptors vs. Kings?

• Regular Season

Raptors Team Leaders

TOR

Points	Pascal Siakam 24.08
Assists	Fred VanVleet 7.03
Rebounds	Jakob Poeltl 9.38
FG%	Justin Champagnie 100
Steals	O.G. Anunoby 1.97
Blocks	Jakob Poeltl 1.56

SAC

Points	De'Aaron Fox 25.47
Assists	Domantas Sabonis 7.19
Rebounds	Domantas Sabonis 12.49
FG%	Neemias Queta 75
Steals	De'Aaron Fox 1.2
Blocks	Keegan Murray 0.54

• Regular Season

Kings Team Leaders

TOR

Points	Pascal Siakam 24.08
Assists	Fred VanVleet 7.03
Rebounds	Jakob Poeltl 9.38
FG%	Justin Champagnie 100
Steals	O.G. Anunoby 1.97
Blocks	Jakob Poeltl 1.56

SAC

Points	De'Aaron Fox 25.47
Assists	Domantas Sabonis 7.19
Rebounds	Domantas Sabonis 12.49
FG%	Neemias Queta 75
Steals	De'Aaron Fox 1.2
Blocks	Keegan Murray 0.54

Injuries

Toronto

Christian Koloko (C)

Ques Sat Nose - 16 / 03 / 23

Dalano Banton (SF)

Out Wed Thumb - 13 / 03 / 23

Will Barton (SG)

Prob Fri Illness - 08 / 03 / 23

Dalano Banton (SF)

Ques Sat Thumb - 28 / 02 / 23

Christian Koloko (C)

Prob Tues Ankle - 28 / 02 / 23

Fred VanVleet (PG)

Ques Tues Personal - 23 / 02 / 23

Thaddeus Young (PF)

Prob Thurs Knee - 14 / 02 / 23

Precious Achiuwa (PF)

Prob Tues Ankle - 13 / 02 / 23

Gary Trent Jr. (SG)

Prob Thurs Calf - 12 / 02 / 23

O.G. Anunoby (SF)

Prob Thurs Wrist - 28 / 01 / 23

Sacramento

Trey Lyles (PF)

Prob Mon Shoulder - 17 / 03 / 23

Kevin Huerter (SG)

Ques Tues Knee - 16 / 03 / 23

Trey Lyles (PF)

Elig Thurs Suspension - 15 / 03 / 23

Richaun Holmes (PF)

Ques Sat Illness - 14 / 03 / 23

Richaun Holmes (PF)

Out Fri Illness - 02 / 03 / 23

Domantas Sabonis (PF)

Ques Sat Thigh - 11 / 02 / 23

Malik Monk (SG)

Prob Thurs Ankle - 11 / 02 / 23

KZ Okpala (SF)

Out indefinitely Knee - 10 / 02 / 23

De'Aaron Fox (PG)

Ques Mon Personal - 02 / 02 / 23

Chimezie Metu (PF)

Prob Wed Leg - 22 / 01 / 23

Injuries

Toronto

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Christian Koloko (C)	Ques Sat	Nose - 16 / 03 / 23	0-0	0-0	+ -
Koloko exited the previous contest with a fractured nose, leaving his status for Saturday's tilt with the Timberwolves cloudy.
Dalano Banton (SF)	Out Wed	Thumb - 13 / 03 / 23	0-1	1-0	+ -
Banton has sat out the last four games due to a left thumb sprain, and he will not be available for Wednesday's battle with the Pacers.
Will Barton (SG)	Prob Fri	Illness - 08 / 03 / 23	1-2	2-1	+ -
Barton has missed the last game due to an illness, but it is expected he will be active on Friday against the Lakers.
Dalano Banton (SF)	Ques Sat	Thumb - 28 / 02 / 23	3-4	4-3	+ -
Banton has missed the previous two contests with a left thumb sprain, and it is not yet confirmed if he will lace up against the Wizards on Saturday.
Christian Koloko (C)	Prob Tues	Ankle - 28 / 02 / 23	3-4	4-3	+ -
Koloko is nursing a left ankle sprain, but it is predicted that he will lace up versus the Bulls on Tuesday.
Fred VanVleet (PG)	Ques Tues	Personal - 23 / 02 / 23	5-5	5-5	+ -
VanVleet has missed the last three contests due to a personal matter, and it has yet to be established if he will be available for Tuesday's clash with the Bulls.
Thaddeus Young (PF)	Prob Thurs	Knee - 14 / 02 / 23	5-6	6-5	+ -
Young exited the previous contest with strained left knee, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Pelicans on Thursday.
Precious Achiuwa (PF)	Prob Tues	Ankle - 13 / 02 / 23	5-6	6-5	+ -
Achiuwa is nursing a right ankle sprain, but he is expected to suit up versus the Magic on Tuesday.
Gary Trent Jr. (SG)	Prob Thurs	Calf - 12 / 02 / 23	5-7	7-5	+ -
Trent has sat out the last two games with a left calf strain, but it is forecasted that he will face off against the Pelicans on Thursday.
O.G. Anunoby (SF)	Prob Thurs	Wrist - 28 / 01 / 23	9-11	11-9	+ -
Anunoby is sidelined with a sprained left wrist, but he is expected to return Thursday versus the Pelicans.

Sacramento

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Trey Lyles (PF)	Prob Mon	Shoulder - 17 / 03 / 23	1-1	1-1	+ -
Lyles sat out the last match due to right shoulder soreness, but he is expected to take on the Jazz on Monday.
Kevin Huerter (SG)	Ques Tues	Knee - 16 / 03 / 23	0-1	1-0	+ -
Huerter has missed the last two games with a right popliteus strain, and it is unclear if he will play Tuesday versus the Celtics.
Trey Lyles (PF)	Elig Thurs	Suspension - 15 / 03 / 23	0-0	0-0	+ -
Lyles is undergoing a single game suspension for his role in an on-court altercation, and he will be eligible to return against the Nets on Thursday.
Richaun Holmes (PF)	Ques Sat	Illness - 14 / 03 / 23	1-0	1-0	+ -
Holmes has been absent from the previous two contests due to illness, and it is uncertain whether he will suit up against the Wizards in Saturday's clash.
Richaun Holmes (PF)	Out Fri	Illness - 02 / 03 / 23	4-2	4-2	+ -
Holmes is nursing an illness, and it will affect his status for Friday's contest with the Clippers.
Domantas Sabonis (PF)	Ques Sat	Thigh - 11 / 02 / 23	8-5	9-3-1	+ -
Sabonis is nursing a right thigh contusion, and it is uncertain whether he will face off against the Mavericks on Saturday.
Malik Monk (SG)	Prob Thurs	Ankle - 11 / 02 / 23	8-5	9-3-1	+ -
Monk has missed the previous two games with an ankle injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Thursday's showdown against the Trail Blazers.
KZ Okpala (SF)	Out indefinitely	Knee - 10 / 02 / 23	8-5	9-3-1	+ -
Okpala is dealing with bilateral knee soreness, and there is no timetable for his return.
De'Aaron Fox (PG)	Ques Mon	Personal - 02 / 02 / 23	11-7	11-6-1	+ -
Fox missed the previous two games with a personal matter, leaving his status for Monday's contest against the Rockets up in the air.
Chimezie Metu (PF)	Prob Wed	Leg - 22 / 01 / 23	12-10	12-10-1	+ -
Metu missed the last contest with a bone bruise in his left leg, but it is likely that he will take on the Raptors on Wednesday.