Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT / 9:00 p.m. CT)
Venue: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA
Broadcast: DAZN SAS (Spurs market); local Kings coverage / NBA League Pass.
This is an Emirates NBA Cup West Group C matchup. The Spurs enter as one of the hotter teams in the West with a six-game winning streak, while the Kings are struggling mightily (winless at home in some reports) and dealing with multiple absences.
Current Rosters
San Antonio Spurs: Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper, Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, Julian Champagnie, Keldon Johnson, Luke Kornet, Harrison Barnes, and others. Probable starters in recent reports: Fox, Castle/Harper, Vassell, and Wembanyama.
Sacramento Kings: Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, Darius Acuff Jr., De’Andre Hunter, Precious Achiuwa, Malik Monk, and others. Recent starting groups have featured Acuff Jr., LaVine, Sabonis, Hunter, and Achiuwa.
Injury Reports
Spurs: Tobias Harris (left calf strain, out); Jayden Quaintance (knee, out — longer-term recovery).
Kings: Ben Simmons (right Achilles, out for season); Keegan Murray (left ankle capsulitis, out); Maxime Raynaud (right knee/patella, out); Daeqwon Plowden (illness, day-to-day/GTD).
Recent Team Forms
Spurs (6-2): Strong start after early losses, now on a six-game win streak. Recent results include a dramatic 112-111 win over Dallas (Wembanyama career-high 52 points, 24 rebounds, 8 blocks), wins over Utah, Minnesota, and a 130-103 blowout of the Kings on Oct. 27. They average strong offense (~117 PPG) and solid defense, led by Wembanyama’s two-way dominance (~29 PPG, 12+ RPG, elite blocks). Road record is solid.
Kings (1-7): Poor start with just one win (road win at Dallas). Recent losses include to the Lakers (103-116), and they remain winless at home in early reports. They average around 109 PPG while allowing over 123. Acuff Jr. has been a bright spot as a high-scoring rookie (~25-26 PPG with playmaking), LaVine provides scoring, and Sabonis dominates the glass (~15 PPG, 15 RPG). Defensive issues and injuries have hampered them.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Victor Wembanyama vs. Domantas Sabonis / Precious Achiuwa: Elite length, scoring, and rim protection from Wembanyama against Sabonis’s rebounding/playmaking and Achiuwa’s energy/athleticism. This is the decisive interior battle.
De’Aaron Fox / Dylan Harper / Stephon Castle vs. Darius Acuff Jr. / Zach LaVine: Speed, scoring, and creation in the backcourt. Acuff’s rookie production and LaVine’s scoring vs. Fox’s experience and the Spurs’ young backcourt depth.
Devin Vassell / Julian Champagnie / Keldon Johnson vs. De’Andre Hunter / wings: Perimeter shooting, defense, and versatility. Spurs’ depth and three-point threat against the Kings’ remaining wings.
Supporting factors: Spurs’ overall length and defensive versatility vs. Kings’ need for efficient scoring and rebounding. Pace, turnovers, and three-point shooting will matter in what could be a Spurs-controlled game.
Series History
The teams met earlier this season on Oct. 27, with the Spurs winning decisively 130-103 at home behind Wembanyama (29 points, 10 rebounds) and strong three-point shooting. Recent meetings have often favored San Antonio, including multiple comfortable wins. This is the second 2026-27 meeting and an NBA Cup group-stage contest.
Betting Trends
Spurs have been strong straight-up during their streak but mixed ATS as big favorites. Kings have struggled ATS and at home. Prior meeting went over and featured a large margin. Spurs’ defensive efficiency and Wembanyama’s impact favor covering a large number against a depleted Kings side.
Game Odds
San Antonio Spurs – 15
Sacramento Kings 228.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, November 5, 2026
