Oklahoma City Thunder vs Sacramento Kings: Preview, Odds, and Injury Report

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Sacramento Kings are set to face off in an exciting Western Conference matchup on Monday, November 25, at the Golden 1 Center. The Thunder, currently standing at 12-4, are coming off a four-day break after their last game against the Portland Trail Blazers, which they won 109-99. This rest advantage could be crucial as they take on the Kings, who are on the second night of a back-to-back after losing to the Brooklyn Nets 108-103 on Sunday.

The Thunder are led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who averages 28.7 points and 6.3 assists per game, and Jalen Williams, who contributes 21.8 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. Despite the absence of Chet Holmgren due to a hip injury, the Thunder have managed to stay strong, with Isaiah Hartenstein stepping up to grab significant rebounds.

The Sacramento Kings, now 8-9, have DeMar DeRozan back in the lineup after recovering from an injury. However, they face a tough challenge on the second leg of a back-to-back. De’Aaron Fox is a key player for the Kings, averaging 28.8 points and 5.1 rebounds per game, while Domantas Sabonis and Keegan Murray also play crucial roles.

In terms of betting odds, the Thunder are favored by 3.5 points, according to the latest updates from FanDuel. The over/under is set at 225.5 points. Experts predict a close game, with some favoring the Thunder to win but the Kings to cover the spread due to their home advantage and recent performance against the Thunder.

The injury report shows several key players out for both teams. For the Thunder, Alex Caruso, Ousmane Dieng, Chet Holmgren, Jaylin Williams, and Nikola Topic are out, while Isaiah Joe is questionable with a calf contusion. The Kings have Devin Carter, Mason Jones, and Isaac Jones out, with Malik Monk listed as questionable due to an ankle injury.

The game will be broadcast on NBA TV, NBC Sports Bay Area, and Fox Sports Oklahoma, with streaming options available on fuboTV and other platforms.