The Toronto Raptors (25-19) visit the Sacramento Kings (12-31) in a cross-conference tilt where the surging Raptors look to capitalize on the Kings’ ongoing struggles. Toronto has won five of its last eight games, driven by efficient offense and strong rebounding, while Sacramento has dropped eight of its last 10 amid injuries and defensive woes. With key absences on both sides, this could be a gritty affair, but the Raptors’ depth and road form give them a clear edge unless the Kings’ home crowd and veterans like DeMar DeRozan spark a turnaround.
Venue Location
Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California.
Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT).
The Raptors are firmly in playoff contention in the East, while the Kings are near the bottom of the West, battling for lottery positioning.
Recent Team Forms
Toronto Raptors: The Raptors are 6-4 in their last 10, with a balanced attack but recent road inconsistencies. They’ve averaged 115.2 PPG in wins but struggled defensively in losses.
Key recent results:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Jan 20, 2026 | @ Golden State Warriors | L | 127-145 |
| Jan 18, 2026 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L | 93-110 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | vs. LA Clippers | L | 117-121 (OT) |
| Jan 14, 2026 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W | 115-110 |
| Jan 11, 2026 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W | 112-105 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | @ Boston Celtics | L | 117-125 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W | 97-96 |
Toronto’s form shows resilience but vulnerability against top teams, with poor shooting in recent defeats.
Sacramento Kings: The Kings are 3-7 in their last 10, plagued by turnovers and poor perimeter defense. They’ve averaged just 108.4 PPG lately, with rebounding a bright spot.
Recent results:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Jan 20, 2026 | vs. Miami Heat | L | 117-130 |
| Jan 18, 2026 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L | 110-117 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | vs. Washington Wizards | W | 128-115 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W | 124-112 |
| Jan 11, 2026 | vs. Houston Rockets | W | 111-98 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | @ Golden State Warriors | L | 103-137 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L | 98-100 |
Sacramento’s form highlights sporadic wins at home but consistent blowouts in losses.
Injury Report
Toronto Raptors:
RJ Barrett: Out (Left Ankle Sprain)
Collin Murray-Boyles: Out (Left Thumb Contusion)
Jakob Poeltl: Out (Lower Back Strain)
Ja’Kobe Walter: Out (Right Hip Pointer)
Chucky Hepburn: Out (G League – Two-Way)
The Raptors’ frontcourt is depleted without Poeltl and Murray-Boyles, forcing reliance on Sandro Mamukelashvili and Scottie Barnes for rebounding.
Sacramento Kings:
Keegan Murray: Out (Left Ankle Sprain)
Daeqwon Plowden: Out (G League – Two-Way)
Isaiah Stevens: Out (G League – Two-Way)
Murray’s absence hurts the Kings’ spacing and defense, putting extra load on Domantas Sabonis and DeMar DeRozan.
Key Player Matchups
This matchup features intriguing battles between Toronto’s versatile wings and Sacramento’s veteran scorers, with injuries shifting dynamics:
Immanuel Quickley (TOR) vs. Dennis Schroder (SAC): Quickley (22.5 PPG, 6.8 APG) brings scoring and playmaking; Schroder (15.2 PPG, 5.4 APG) will try to match his speed. Quickley’s recent 40-point outburst could exploit Sacramento’s 28th-ranked guard defense.
Scottie Barnes (TOR) vs. DeMar DeRozan (SAC): Barnes (19.6 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 5.4 APG) is Toronto’s do-it-all forward facing DeRozan’s mid-range mastery (21.0 PPG). With Murray out, DeRozan may guard Barnes, testing his efficiency against physicality.
Brandon Ingram (TOR) vs. Zach LaVine (SAC): Ingram (21.7 PPG, 6.0 RPG) provides scoring punch; LaVine (19.8 PPG) adds athleticism but has been inconsistent. This wing duel could swing the perimeter game.
Sandro Mamukelashvili (TOR) vs. Domantas Sabonis (SAC): With Poeltl out, Mamukelashvili steps up against Sabonis (16.2 PPG, 11.5 RPG). Sabonis’ rebounding edge (top-5 league-wide) will challenge Toronto’s depleted interior.
The Raptors’ guard play and transition offense give them advantages, but Sabonis could dominate the boards if unchecked.
Series History
The Kings lead the all-time series 31-26 in 57 regular-season games. Recently, Sacramento has had the edge, winning four of the last six, including a 122-107 home victory on November 6, 2024. Toronto’s last win was a 131-128 OT thriller on November 2, 2024. Over the last 10 meetings, seven have exceeded 230 total points, trending high-scoring.
Betting Trends
Spread: Toronto is 9-2 ATS as 5.0-10.5 point road favorites; Kings are 4-6 ATS at home.
Over/Under: Over has hit in 6 of Raptors’ last 10 road games; Under in 7 of Kings’ last 10 overall.
Other Trends: Raptors are 5-2 ATS as 0.5-4.5 underdogs; Kings are 4-1 in last 5 games but 2-3 ATS as home underdogs.
Game Odds
Toronto Raptors – 5.5
Sacramento Kings 224.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, January 20, 2026
