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) are heavy underdogs (-11.5) as they attempt to break a seven-game road slide when they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (25-20) on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Rocket Arena. The contest airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on FDSOH and NBCS-CA. The over/under in the matchup is 233.5.

Cavaliers vs. Kings Odds & Spread

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Cavaliers vs. Kings Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
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 played 45 games, with 16 wins against the spread.
• Cavaliers games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 21 times this season.
• Kings games this year have hit the over on 21 of 45 set point totals (46.7%).
• Against the spread, Cleveland has fared worse when playing at home, covering eight times in 25 home games, and nine times in 20 road games.
• Looking at point totals, the Cavaliers hit the over less often in home games, as they've exceeded the total 10 times in 25 opportunities this season (40%). On the road, they have hit the over 11 times in 20 opportunities (55%).
• Sacramento has been better against the spread at home (9-15-1) than on the road (7-12-1) this season.
• In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Kings' games have finished above the over/under at home (44%, 11 of 25) than away (50%, 10 of 20).

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell's numbers on the season are 28.9 points, 4.8 boards and 5.7 assists per contest, shooting 48.3% from the floor and 38.2% from downtown, with an average of 3.8 made treys (second in league).
• Evan Mobley averages 17.7 points, 8.7 boards and 4.1 assists.
• Jaylon Tyson's numbers on the season are 13.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest, shooting 51.5% from the floor and 45.5% from downtown (seventh in league), with an average of 2 made treys.
• Jarrett Allen is averaging 13.5 points, 7.9 boards and 2 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocked shots.
• De'Andre Hunter is averaging 13.9 points, 4.4 boards and 2.2 assists.

Kings Leaders

• Russell Westbrook is averaging 15.6 points, 6.1 boards and 6.9 assists for the Kings.
• The Kings receive 18.8 points per game from DeMar DeRozan, plus 3.3 boards and 4 assists.
• Per game, Zach LaVine provides the Kings 19.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists, plus 0.7 steals and 0.3 blocks.
• The Kings are getting 12.5 points, 3.1 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game from Dennis Schroder.
• The Kings are getting 10 points, 6.6 boards and 1.2 assists per game from Maxime Raynaud.

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