OKC Thunder vs Sacramento Kings: Prediction, picks, injury updates and odds

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The OKC Thunder will face the Sacramento Kings on the road at 9 p.m. CST Tuesday.

OKC (59-12) escaped with a 103-101 road win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. The Thunder has won 13 of its last 14 games.

Sacramento (35-36) suffered a 113-95 home loss to the Boston Celtics on Monday. The Kings are looking to avoid getting swept in their three-game regular-season series against the Thunder.

Here's a preview of the Thunder-Kings game, including score predictions, betting odds and injury updates.

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Thunder vs. Kings prediction, picks​

Justin Martinez: OKC 125, Sacramento 113

After catching fire this month, OKC's offense cooled off in a 103-101 road win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. But it should be able to get back on track against Sacramento, which ranks 22nd in the NBA in points allowed per game (115.8). Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will cause problems for the Kings, who don't have many matchup options outside of Keon Ellis. And OKC's shooters will get plenty of clean looks against a Sacramento defense that ranks last in the league in opponent 3-point field goal percentage (38.4%)

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Thunder vs. Kings betting odds​

Odds via BetMGM as of Tuesday, March 25

Odds: Thunder by 10.5

Over/under: 231.5

Moneyline: OKC -450 | Sacramento +340

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Thunder vs. Kings injury updates​

Thunder:Ousmane Dieng (left calf strain) is out. Alex Ducas (right quad strain) is out. Chet Holmgren (left hip strain) is questionable. Ajay Mitchell (right great toe surgery) is out. Nikola Topic (left knee surgery) is out. Jalen Williams (right hip strain) is questionable.

Kings: Not yet submitted.

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Projected Thunder starting lineup​

(With season averages)

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 32.8 points, 5 rebounds and 6.3 assists
• Cason Wallace: 8.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.8 steals
• Lu Dort: 9.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists
• Chet Holmgren: 15.2 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.5 blocks
• Isaiah Hartenstein: 11.4 points, 11.1 rebounds and 3.9 assists

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Projected Kings starting lineup​

• Keon Ellis: 8.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals
• Zach LaVine: 23.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists
• DeMar DeRozan: 22.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.2 assists
• Keegan Murray: 12.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists
• Domantas Sabonis: 19.1 points, 13.9 rebounds and 6.1 assists

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What channel is Thunder vs. Kings NBA game on tonight?​

The Thunder and Kings will play at 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, on TNT. It can also be streamed on TruTV and Max.

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