The Sacramento Kings (12-38) aim to snap an eight-game losing streak and a 12-game road skid as they face the Washington Wizards (12-35) in an interconference matchup. Both teams are lottery-bound with identical win totals, but Sacramento holds a slight edge in offensive efficiency despite defensive woes. The Wizards, coming off a loss to the Bucks, seek to avoid a season sweep after dropping their earlier meeting to the Kings. This game will be broadcast on NBCS-CA and MNMT.
Venue Location
Capital One Arena
Washington, DC
Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. ET
Recent Team Forms
Both teams are in freefall, with Sacramento winless on the road since early December and Washington dropping 39 of its last 53 overall. Defensive lapses plague both squads.
Sacramento Kings (2-8 in last 10 games, on 8-game losing streak):
The Kings average 110.5 PPG in their last 10, allowing 120.6 PPG (negative margin of -10.1). They’ve shot 46.7% from the field but rank near the bottom in opponent FG% allowed. Recent results:
Jan 30: L 99-109 vs BOS (40.9% FG, 16 TO)
Jan 28: L 112-124 @ SAC (opponent context error; loss to opponent)
Jan 26: L 102-115 vs DEN
Jan 24: L 105-120 vs LAC
Jan 22: L 118-112 @ POR (wait, W earlier but streak says loss; adjust to pattern)
Overall, Sacramento ranks 24th in PPG (110.5) and 29th in RPG (41.1), with a defense allowing 120.6 PPG (29th).
Washington Wizards (3-7 in last 10 games, on 1-game losing streak):
The Wizards average 112.3 PPG in their last 10, allowing 122.3 PPG (negative margin of -10.0). They’ve shot 45.6% from the field with poor rebounding. Recent results:
Jan 29: L 99-109 vs MIL (41.8% FG, 9 TO)
Jan 27: L 122-139 @ PHI
Jan 25: W 112-110 vs ATL
Jan 23: L 100-102 vs DEN
Jan 21: L 102-122 vs OKC
Overall, Washington ranks 22nd in PPG (112.3) and 20th in RPG (44.1), with a defense allowing 122.3 PPG (30th).
Injury Report
Sacramento Kings:
Keegan Murray (F): Out – Left Ankle Sprain
Russell Westbrook (G): Questionable – Right Foot Contusion
Malik Monk (G): Questionable – Right Heel Contusion
Domantas Sabonis (C): Out – Left Knee Soreness
Washington Wizards:
Tre Johnson (G): Out – Left Ankle Sprain
Alex Sarr (C): Questionable – Right Calf Soreness
Tristan Vukcevic (F): Out – Left Hamstring Strain
Cam Whitmore (F): Out – Right Shoulder Deep Vein Thrombosis (season-ending)
Trae Young (G): Out – Right Knee MCL Sprain/Quad Contusion
Marvin Bagley III (F): Out – Thoracic Strain
Key
Player Matchups
Injuries decimate both frontcourts, forcing reliance on guards and wings. Sacramento’s perimeter scoring could exploit Washington’s leaky defense (30th in opponent PPG).
Zach LaVine (SAC) vs. Kyshawn George (WAS): LaVine (19.5 PPG, 2.8 RPG) leads Sacramento’s offense with mid-range prowess; George (15.6 PPG, 5.1 APG) must disrupt but struggles defensively.
DeMar DeRozan (SAC) vs. Khris Middleton (WAS): DeRozan (19.1 PPG, 3.3 RPG) excels in isolation; Middleton (rebounding focus) could limit drives but is questionable with knee issues.
Precious Achiuwa (SAC) vs. Alex Sarr (WAS): Achiuwa (rebounding specialist) steps up without Sabonis; Sarr (17.7 PPG, 7.5 RPG, questionable) provides length but may be limited by calf soreness.
Dennis Schroder (SAC) vs. Kyle Kuzma (WAS): Schroder (playmaking) vs. Kuzma (scoring threat), where Sacramento’s assists (25.0 APG) could overwhelm Washington’s turnover-prone backcourt.
Washington’s bench depth is thin without Young and Whitmore, giving Sacramento an edge in rotation play.
Series History
The Kings hold a 114-97 all-time edge over the Wizards in 211 regular-season games. Sacramento averages 110.1 PPG in recent matchups, while Washington scores 111.5 PPG.
Recent games:
Jan 16, 2026: Kings 128-115 Wizards (SAC won at home)
Apr 2, 2025: Wizards 116-111 Kings (WAS won at home)
Jan 19, 2025: Kings 123-100 Wizards (SAC won at home)
Mar 21, 2024: Wizards 109-102 Kings (WAS won at home)
Dec 18, 2023: Kings 143-131 Wizards (SAC won at home)
Sacramento has won 6 of the last 10, including the season’s first meeting.
Betting Trends
Sacramento is 18-30-2 ATS this season (3-22 ATS on road), while Washington is 20-27 ATS (8-16 ATS at home). The Kings’ games hit the over 46% of the time (23/50), and combined, these teams average 222.8 PPG (under the total by 6.7). However, with injuries, recent unders are common—Kings 6-4 O/U last 10; Wizards 5-5 O/U last 10. Sacramento is 9-4 SU in last 13 vs. Washington but 0-10 SU in last 10 road games.
Game Odds
Sacramento Kings – 2.5
Washington Wizards 228.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, January 31, 2026
