The Cleveland Cavaliers, riding a two-game winning streak and bolstered by recent trades including James Harden (questionable for debut), visit the Sacramento Kings, who are mired in an 11-game losing skid and rank last in the Western Conference. This interconference matchup at Golden 1 Center could see Cleveland’s elite offense (119.4 PPG, 2nd in NBA) overwhelm Sacramento’s porous defense (120.9 PPG allowed, 28th), but injuries to key players on both sides add uncertainty. The Cavs aim for their eighth win in 10 games, while the Kings seek to snap their drought amid a rebuild phase, having recently acquired De’Andre Hunter.
Venue Location
Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA.
Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT).
Injury Report
The Cavaliers are managing multiple absences in the frontcourt, potentially forcing reliance on Jarrett Allen and recent trade acquisitions. The Kings’ injury list includes core players, exacerbating their rebuild struggles.
Cleveland Cavaliers Injuries:
| Player | Status | Injury Details |
| Evan Mobley | Out | Left calf strain; expected return around Feb. 11. |
| Max Strus | Out | Left foot Jones fracture surgery; expected return around Feb. 19. |
| James Harden | Questionable | Trade pending; expected to debut if cleared. |
| Dean Wade | Questionable | Left ankle sprain. |
| Emanuel Miller | Out | G League – Two-Way. |
Sacramento Kings Injuries:
| Player | Status | Injury Details |
| Keegan Murray | Out | Left ankle sprain. |
| Domantas Sabonis | Questionable | Lower back soreness. |
| De’Andre Hunter | Questionable | Trade pending/integration. |
| Isaiah Stevens | Out | G League – Two-Way. |
Player Matchups to Watch
With potential absences, this game could hinge on guard play and rebounding. Cleveland’s backcourt depth tests Sacramento’s perimeter defense, while the Kings’ interior could exploit the Cavs’ frontcourt injuries if Sabonis plays.
- Donovan Mitchell (CLE) vs. Dejounte Murray (SAC): Mitchell (30.5 PPG, 48.3% FG) leads Cleveland’s attack with scoring efficiency vs. Murray’s two-way play (if healthy); a battle for tempo control.
- Jarrett Allen (CLE) vs. Domantas Sabonis (SAC, if available): Allen (19.2 PPG, 10.8 RPG) provides rim protection vs. Sabonis’ all-around dominance (20.1 PPG, 13.2 RPG); rebounding duel key.
- Darius Garland (CLE) vs. Malik Monk (SAC): Garland’s playmaking (7.6 APG) vs. Monk’s scoring off the bench (18.0 PPG); secondary creation could decide bench production.
- Other Notes: If Harden debuts, his usage (29.0 PPG) exploits Kings’ 28th-ranked defense; De’Andre Hunter (new to SAC) vs. Caris LeVert in wing defense.
Recent Team Forms
Cavaliers are hot (8-2 in last 10), with strong offensive efficiency. Kings are in freefall (0-10 in last 10), plagued by poor defense.
Cleveland Cavaliers (8-2 in last 10 games, averaging 119.4 PPG, allowing 113.9 PPG):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Feb 4 | @ LAC | W | 124-91 |
| Feb 1 | @ POR | W | 130-111 |
| Jan 30 | @ PHX | L | 113-126 |
| Jan 28 | vs LAL | W | 129-99 |
| Jan 26 | vs SAC | W | 120-113 |
| Jan 24 | vs MIL | W | 115-102 |
| Jan 23 | vs SAC | W | 123-118 |
| Jan 21 | @ IND | W | 124-110 |
| Jan 19 | vs ORL | W | 115-103 |
| Jan 17 | vs ATL | L | 102-115 |
Sacramento Kings (0-10 in last 10 games, averaging 111.3 PPG, allowing 120.9 PPG):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Feb 6 | vs LAC | L | 111-114 |
| Feb 4 | vs MEM | L | 125-129 |
| Feb 1 | @ WAS | L | 112-116 |
| Jan 30 | @ BOS | L | 93-112 |
| Jan 28 | vs PHX | L | 98-110 |
| Jan 26 | @ CLE | L | 113-120 |
| Jan 24 | @ DEN | L | 109-115 |
| Jan 23 | vs ATL | L | 103-110 |
| Jan 20 | @ CLE | L | 110-116 |
| Jan 19 | @ BKN | L | 117-126 |
Series History
Sacramento leads all-time 67-63. Cleveland has won 2 of the last 3, including a 123-118 victory on Jan. 23, 2026, but lost 113-120 on Apr. 6, 2025. The Kings have a 4-1 edge in the last 5 home games vs. Cavs.
| Date | Location | Result | Score |
| Jan 23, 2026 | vs SAC (CLE home) | W (CLE) | 123-118 |
| Apr 6, 2025 | vs SAC (CLE home) | L (CLE) | 113-120 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | @ SAC | L (CLE) | 119-123 |
| Feb 5, 2024 | vs SAC (CLE home) | W (CLE) | 136-110 |
| Nov 13, 2023 | @ SAC | W (CLE) | 132-120 |
Betting Trends
Cavaliers are heavy road favorites; trends favor Cleveland ATS against weak teams, with unders in Kings’ recent losses. Cavs 21-31 ATS overall (14-10 road); Kings 19-32-2 ATS (9-18 home).
- ATS Trends: Cavaliers 7-3 ATS last 10; Kings 0-10 SU/ATS last 10. Cavs 18-10 ATS on road; Kings 1-4 ATS as 12+ underdogs.
- O/U Trends: Under in 5 of Kings’ last 7; over in 4 of Cavs’ last 6 road games.
Game Odds
Cleveland Cavaliers – 12.5
Sacramento Kings 234.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, February 6, 2026
