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San Antonio Spurs vs Sacramento Kings

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Matchup Analysis

The market’s 17.5‑point spread for the Kings versus the Spurs sits far from the model’s 6.1 projection, creating an –11.45 edge that makes the line the most compelling factor. The spread line of 17.5 appears dramatically inflated relative to the model’s expectation of a 6.1‑point differential, signaling a clear opportunity on the home side.

Sacramento’s roster is shorthanded, with three starters listed as out: forward De’Andre Hunter, center Maxime Raynaud and forward Keegan Murray. The injury tally stands at three for the Kings and none for the Spurs, a disparity that could hamper the home team’s depth and execution.

Offensively, the Kings average 109.25 points while allowing 123.25, yielding a –14.0 margin. In contrast, the Spurs post 116.875 points per game and concede 108.625, netting an 8.25 margin. The resulting –22.25 gap underscores a substantial scoring disparity that favors the visitors.

The pick lands on the Kings at +17.5, play.

Team Comparison

SA Spurs
Stat
SAC Kings
6-2 (4-2)
Record
1-7 (0-3)
116.9
PPG
109.2
108.6
Opp PPG
123.2

Current Odds

Team Moneyline Spread Total
SA San Antonio Spurs
-990 -15.5 O 228.5
SAC Sacramento Kings
+650 +15.5 U 228.5
Source: Draft Kings Updated: Nov 6, 1:03 PM
Opening line: +15.5 / O/U 228.5

Model Projection

Team Moneyline Spread Total
SA San Antonio Spurs
-114 -6.1 O 226.1
SAC Sacramento Kings
+114 +6.1 U 226.1
Source: Model Updated: Nov 7, 1:59 AM

Injury-adjusted spread: +6.1

Injury-adjusted total: 226.1

Our Picks

Spread
Kings (opened at +15.5)
61% Confidence

Play to +5.1

Total
Pass
Model: 226.1 | Edge below threshold

Key Matchup Factors

Key Matchup Factors:

  • Market Total Signal (+231.50): This factor contributes +231.50 to the projection, favoring Kings.
  • Combined Tempo (+114.50): This factor contributes +114.50 to the projection, favoring Kings.
  • SOS-Adjusted Margin (-22.40): This factor contributes -22.40 to the projection, favoring Spurs.
  • Scoring Margin Differential (-22.25): Spurs's scoring margin advantage of 22.25 points per game is one of the strongest statistical signals in this matchup.

Injury Calculator

Updated Nov 7, 1:59 AM

Toggle player statuses to see how injuries affect the projected spread and total.

KingsHome - 4 players
De'Andre HunterFIllnessNo impact data
Maxime RaynaudCRight Knee DislocatedNo impact data
Keegan MurrayFAnkleNo impact data
Ben SimmonsGRight Achilles SurgeryNo impact data
SpursAway - 2 players
Tobias HarrisFLeft Calf StrainNo impact data
Jayden QuaintanceFRight Knee SurgeryNo impact data

Adjusted Projection

Spread
Base model+6.1
Injury adj.0
Adjusted+6.1
Play to+5.2
Total
Base model226.1
Injury adj.0
Adjusted226.1

Recent Trends

Kings Trends:

  • Sacramento Kings is 1-5 ATS vs teams above .500
  • Sacramento Kings is 10-24 straight up after a loss vs a winning team
  • The over is 4-1 in Sacramento Kings's games double-digit underdog
  • Sacramento Kings is 1-4 straight up double-digit underdog
  • The over is 6-2 in Sacramento Kings's games at home after a loss

Spurs Trends:

  • San Antonio Spurs is 14-3 straight up favorite
  • San Antonio Spurs is 6-0 straight up double-digit favorite
  • San Antonio Spurs is 5-1 ATS double-digit favorite
  • San Antonio Spurs is 5-1 ATS with 3+ days rest
  • San Antonio Spurs is 6-1 straight up on a 3+ game losing streak

Head-to-Head:

  • Sacramento Kings is 1-4 straight up on the road vs San Antonio Spurs

Matchup Edges

Kings

Advantages

  • Home court advantage worth 3.0 points in our model
  • Market Total Signal contributes +231.50 points to home projection
  • Net scoring margin of -14.0 PPG per game

Disadvantages

  • Sub-.500 record at 1-7 (0-3) (12% win rate)
  • Defense allows 123.2 PPG -- a vulnerability opponents exploit
  • Turnover-prone at 16.1 per game, creating extra opportunities for opponents
  • Poor home record at just 25% win rate at this venue

Spurs

Advantages

  • Strong 6-2 (4-2) record (75% win rate) this season
  • Potent offense averaging 116.9 PPG
  • On a 5-game winning streak with rising confidence
  • Road win rate of 67% -- proven road warriors
  • SOS-Adjusted Margin contributes -22.40 points favoring away

Disadvantages

  • Playing on the road, sacrificing 3.0 point of home court advantage
  • Averaging 108.6 PPG allowed on defense

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