The Sacramento Kings face a daunting task as they visit the Golden State Warriors amid a six-game losing streak and significant injuries to key players like Domantas Sabonis and Keegan Murray. The Warriors, coming off a gritty win over Milwaukee, look to capitalize on their home dominance and extend their recent edge in this Northern California rivalry. With Sacramento struggling at the bottom of the Western Conference and Golden State pushing for playoff positioning, this matchup could highlight the Warriors’ depth against a depleted Kings squad.
Venue Location
Chase Center in San Francisco, California, home of the Golden State Warriors. The state-of-the-art arena seats over 18,000 and is known for its electric atmosphere, especially in Pacific Division games.
Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. MST / 9:00 p.m. CT). The game will be broadcast on NBC Sports Bay Area and other regional networks.
Injury Report
Both teams await final updates, but Sacramento’s absences are more severe, potentially forcing reliance on role players.
Sacramento Kings
Out: Domantas Sabonis (left knee soreness; expected to miss 4-5 weeks), Keegan Murray (left ankle sprain; out 3-4 weeks).
Questionable/Day-to-Day: Keon Ellis (left thumb injury).
The Kings’ frontcourt is decimated without Sabonis (team leader in points, rebounds, and assists) and Murray (key perimeter defender and shooter).
Golden State Warriors
Out: Seth Curry (left sciatic nerve irritation; out at least 2 weeks).
Probable/Day-to-Day: Gary Payton II (left ankle sprain).
The Warriors remain relatively healthy, with Curry’s absence thinning guard depth but not derailing their core rotation.
Key Player Matchups
Without Sabonis and Murray, the Kings’ matchups tilt heavily toward Golden State, focusing on perimeter battles and interior control.
DeMar DeRozan (SAC) vs. Jimmy Butler (GSW): DeRozan (21 PPG recently) must carry Sacramento’s offense with mid-range scoring. Butler, a defensive stalwart, could limit him while contributing 20+ points.
Zach LaVine (SAC) vs. Stephen Curry (GSW): LaVine (20 PPG) brings athleticism but faces Curry (31 PPG in last win), whose shooting could exploit Sacramento’s weak perimeter defense.
Maxime Reynaud (SAC) vs. Draymond Green (GSW): Reynaud (14 PPG recently) steps up inside without Sabonis. Green, questionable but versatile, anchors Golden State’s defense with playmaking.
Malik Monk (SAC) vs. Andrew Wiggins (GSW): Monk returns from absence to provide bench spark. Wiggins must contain his explosiveness while adding scoring.
Recent Team Forms
Sacramento Kings
The Kings are 1-9 in their last 10, mired in a six-game skid with poor defense (allowing 120+ PPG). Losses include 98-100 vs. Dallas (Jan 6), 102-129 at Phoenix (Jan 2), and 98-115 vs. Milwaukee (Jan 4). Offense averages 109.9 PPG (29th in NBA), led by DeRozan and LaVine, but rebounding (40.7 RPG, 27th) suffers without Sabonis.
Golden State Warriors
The Warriors are 6-4 in their last 10, showing balance with wins like 120-113 vs. Milwaukee (Jan 7) and 123-114 vs. Utah (Jan 3), but losses to Clippers (102-103, Jan 5). They average 118 PPG in recent games, with strong fourth quarters led by Curry (31 PPG vs. Bucks).
Series History
The Warriors hold a 219-198 all-time edge over the Kings in 417 regular-season games. Golden State has won 11 of the last 15 meetings, but Sacramento took the most recent on November 5, 2025 (121-116). In playoffs, the Warriors lead 4-3 from their 2023 first-round series win.
Betting Trends
Sacramento: 15-22 ATS overall (40.5% cover rate), 5-14 ATS on the road. The over has hit in 21 of 37 games (56.8%). Kings are 1-5 ATS in last six as road underdogs.
Golden State: 16-21-1 ATS overall (43.2%), 10-7 ATS at home. The over has hit in 21 of 38 games (55.3%). Warriors are 6-4 ATS in last 10, 4-1 ATS as home favorites.
Head-to-head, Golden State is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 vs. Sacramento, but the Kings covered in their November win. Games have gone under in 6 of the last 10.
Game Odds
Sacramento Kings 230.5
Golden State Warriors – 14.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, January 8, 2026
