Cavaliers vs. Kings Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 23

Cavaliers vs. Kings Game Info

• Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Rocket Arena -- Cleveland, Ohio
• Coverage: FDSOH and NBCS-CA

The Sacramento Kings (12-33) will look to break a three-game losing streak when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (25-20) on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Rocket Arena as big, 12-point underdogs. The game airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on FDSOH and NBCS-CA. The point total in the matchup is set at 232.5.

Cavaliers vs. Kings Odds & Spread

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Cavaliers vs. Kings Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Cavaliers win (82.2%)

Cavaliers vs. Kings Betting Trends

• The Cavaliers have covered the spread 17 times over 45 games with a set spread.
• The Kings have 16 wins against the spread in 45 games this year.
• Cavaliers games have gone over the total 21 times this season.
• Kings games this season have gone over the point total 21 times in 45 opportunities (46.7%).
• Against the spread, Cleveland has played worse at home, covering eight times in 25 home games, and nine times in 20 road games.
• Looking at over/unders, the Cavaliers hit the over less consistently when playing at home, as they've eclipsed the total 10 times in 25 opportunities this season (40%). In away games, they have hit the over 11 times in 20 opportunities (55%).
• This year, Sacramento is 9-15-1 at home against the spread (.360 winning percentage). Away, it is 7-12-1 ATS (.350).
• In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Kings' games have finished above the over/under at home (44%, 11 of 25) compared to away (50%, 10 of 20).

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell averages 28.9 points, 4.8 boards and 5.7 assists, shooting 48.3% from the floor and 38.2% from downtown, with 3.8 made 3-pointers per game (second in NBA).
• Evan Mobley's numbers on the season are 17.7 points, 8.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists per contest, shooting 51.6% from the floor and 31.7% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.2 made treys.
• Jaylon Tyson is averaging 13.5 points, 2.1 assists and 5.5 rebounds.
• Jarrett Allen is averaging 13.5 points, 2 assists and 7.9 rebounds.
• De'Andre Hunter is averaging 13.9 points, 2.2 assists and 4.4 rebounds.

Kings Leaders

• Russell Westbrook averages 15.6 points for the Kings, plus 6.1 boards and 6.9 assists.
• DeMar DeRozan averages 18.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4 assists. He is also making 50.6% of his shots from the floor.
• The Kings are getting 19.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game from Zach LaVine.
• Per game, Dennis Schroder gives the Kings 12.5 points, 3.1 rebounds and 5.5 assists, plus 0.8 steals and 0.1 blocks.
• The Kings are getting 10 points, 6.6 boards and 1.2 assists per game from Maxime Raynaud.

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