Cleveland Cavaliers vs Sacramento Kings Prediction, Odds & Picks | 02.07.26

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Sacramento Kings Prediction, Odds & NBA Picks | 02.07.26

Get ready for a compelling regular-season matchup as the Cleveland Cavaliers (31-21) travel to face the struggling Sacramento Kings (12-41) on February 7th, 2026, at 10:00 PM EST from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. This clash pits a playoff-contending Cavaliers squad against a Kings team desperately searching for answers amidst a challenging season.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Sacramento Kings Matchup Preview

Cleveland Cavaliers Key Stats & Trends

The Cleveland Cavaliers enter this contest with a respectable record, largely propelled by the stellar play of their backcourt. Donovan Mitchell has been the undisputed offensive engine, leading the team with an impressive 28.8 points per game and also orchestrating the offense with 5.9 assists per game. His overall rating, which includes 4.6 rebounds, 1.5 steals, and 0.2 blocks, underscores his two-way impact. Inside, Jarrett Allen anchors the paint, averaging a robust 8.1 rebounds per game. Despite their strong standing, recent performance has been mixed, and their depth will be tested.

Injury Report Cleveland Cavaliers

• Dean Wade (Day-to-day): Wade is listed as questionable for Saturday’s game against the Kings due to a left ankle sprain.
• James Harden (Out): Harden (recently traded) is listed as questionable for Saturday’s game against the Kings.
• Evan Mobley (Out): Mobley (calf) is expected to miss at least one week.
• Max Strus (Out): Strus (foot) is expected to miss at least four more weeks.

Sacramento Kings Key Stats & Trends

The Sacramento Kings have endured a dismal season, reflected in their 12-41 record. Offensively, Zach LaVine leads the team in scoring with 19.5 points per game, while Russell Westbrook continues to be a primary facilitator, dishing out 6.7 assists per game. Rookie Maxime Raynaud has shown promise on the boards, grabbing 6.4 rebounds per game. However, the team’s overall struggles point to significant defensive shortcomings and a lack of consistent offensive execution, especially in the absence of key personnel. The absence of their star big man has particularly hampered their interior presence and playmaking.

Injury Report Sacramento Kings

• Domantas Sabonis (Day-to-day): Sabonis is out for Friday’s game against the Clippers with lower-back soreness.
• De’Andre Hunter (Day-to-day): Hunter won’t return to Friday’s game against the Clippers due to a left eye injury. He’ll finish with six points and one rebound across 25 minutes.
• Keegan Murray (Out): Murray (ankle) will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Sacramento Kings Prediction & Best Bet

Despite significant injuries to Mobley, Strus, and Harden, the Cleveland Cavaliers still possess superior talent and a much stronger team identity, spearheaded by Donovan Mitchell’s offensive brilliance. The Sacramento Kings, already struggling, are severely depleted with Domantas Sabonis (15.8 PPG, 11.4 RPG, 4.1 APG) and Keegan Murray sidelined, removing their primary rebounder, interior threat, and a key scorer. This creates a massive void that LaVine and Westbrook alone cannot fill. The Cavaliers should dominate the paint and control the tempo against a Kings team lacking offensive cohesion and defensive resistance. Expect Cleveland to exploit Sacramento’s depleted frontcourt and poor defensive ratings. Given the Kings’ struggles and key absences, the Cavaliers are poised for a comfortable victory.

Prediction: Cleveland Cavaliers -12.5 (Spread)

The total points line is set at 234.5. With both teams missing key defensive pieces (Mobley, Strus for Cavs; Sabonis, Murray for Kings), and the Kings’ already porous defense, this game could see a higher scoring output. Cleveland, even with injuries, has enough offensive firepower, and the Kings, while struggling, have scorers like LaVine and Westbrook who can contribute to the total. The pace could quicken, leading to more possessions and points.

Over/Under Pick: over