The Sacramento Kings take on the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. This game will be on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can watch the game on NBCS.
The Kings are entering this game with a record of 6-17. Their head coach is Doug Christie. The Pacers, with a record of 5-18, will be playing at home under the guidance of head coach Rick Carlisle. Both teams are eager to improve their standings early in the season.
Sacramento Kings Team Preview
The Sacramento Kings recently had a solid win against the Miami Heat, scoring 127 points. Zach LaVine stood out with 42 points, showing his scoring ability. The Kings shot over 52% from the field, a strong performance.
Before that, the Kings faced a tough loss to the Houston Rockets, losing by 26 points. Malik Monk and Maxime Raynaud each scored 25 points. The team struggled with a field goal percentage of 41.2%.
In their game against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Kings fell short by 8 points. DeMar DeRozan led the way with 23 points. The Kings will need to improve their defense, as they allowed 122.3 points per game this season.
Indiana Pacers Team Preview
The Indiana Pacers recently had a strong win against the Chicago Bulls. They scored 120 points while shooting 53.6% from the field. Pascal Siakam led the team with 36 points and 10 rebounds.
Despite the victory over the Bulls, the Pacers struggled in their previous games. They lost to the Denver Nuggets and Cleveland Cavaliers, giving up 135 points in each game. The team’s defense allowed too many points, making it hard to keep up.
The Pacers face challenges with several key players injured. Tyrese Haliburton will miss the season, and other players like Obi Toppin and Aaron Nesmith are also out. These injuries make it tough for the Pacers to find consistency on the court.
Betting Prediction
The Indiana Pacers are favored by 3.5 points against the Sacramento Kings. The Pacers have a strong chance of covering the spread. Their defense is better at limiting opponents’ three-point shooting compared to the Kings.
Sacramento struggles with defense, allowing 122.3 points per game. They are ranked 26th in points allowed. Indiana’s offense, while not the best, might find success against this defense.
The Kings rank low in field goal percentage, shooting at 46.6%. The Pacers’ defense holds opponents to a lower shooting percentage. This could make it hard for the Kings to score efficiently.
- Pick: Pacers -3.5
