- Matchup: Sacramento Kings vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia
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This Thursday, the Philadelphia 76ers (24-21) face off against the Sacramento Kings (12-35) at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in a thrilling NBA encounter.
The Kings recently suffered a defeat against the Pistons, ending the game 139-116. Sacramento managed a shooting percentage of 52.4% (44 of 84) and nailed 11 out of 25 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they made 17 of 28 attempts, achieving a 60.7% success rate. On the boards, Sacramento claimed 33 rebounds, 12 of which were offensive. They also dished out 32 assists, but committed 19 turnovers and recorded 7 steals. Defensively, Sacramento struggled, allowing their opponents to shoot 54.9% (50 of 91). The Pistons provided 31 assists and tallied 15 steals, alongside grabbing 43 rebounds (16 offensive, 27 defensive) and recording 7 blocks. Detroit achieved an impressive free-throw shooting percentage of 82.1%, making 23 of 28 attempts, and converted 16 of 31 three-point shots. Both teams ended up with 21 fouls each
Malik Monk stood out in the last game, shooting an impressive 63.6% from the field and recording 2 assists. Over 22 minutes of play, he grabbed 1 rebound and scored 19 points on 7 of 11 shooting.
Heading into this game, Sacramento holds a record of 12-35. They average 14.5 turnovers and commit 20.5 personal fouls per game. The Kings are grabbing 40.8 rebounds per contest and have accumulated 1,194 assists this season, placing them 15th in the league in passing efficiency. With a three-point shooting percentage of 35.3% (499 of 1,413) and free-throw success rate of 76.2%, their scoring average stands at 111.0 points per game, ranking 28th in the league.
On defense, the Kings force 14.2 turnovers and commit 18.7 fouls per game. They allow opponents to shoot 35.3% from three-point range, ranking 27th in points allowed per game (121.2). Sacramento’s defense permits a shooting percentage of 49.1% (2,082 of 4,240) and gives up 45.7 rebounds per game, ranking 26th for assists allowed with 1,290 for the season.
In their most recent outing, the 76ers were defeated 130-93 by the Hornets. Philadelphia permitted Charlotte to secure 53 total rebounds (14 offensive). The 76ers shot 39.3% from the field (35 of 89), making 9 of 30 attempts from beyond the arc (30.0%), and converted 14 of 19 free throws (73.7%). The Hornets recorded 22 personal fouls, leading to 19 free-throw attempts for the 76ers, who committed 17 turnovers and achieved 14 steals in that match. Philadelphia secured 33 rebounds overall, with 21 defensive and 12 offensive.
Kelly Oubre Jr. contributed 17 points for the 76ers in 25 minutes, shooting 58.3% (7 of 12) without any assists, and collected 2 rebounds.
The 76ers’ current record stands at 24-21 this season. Offensively, they are hitting 45.6% of their shots, ranking 26th in the NBA. Philadelphia has scored 5,225 points (116.1 per game) while averaging 43.8 rebounds per game. They are averaging 24.6 assists per game (27th in the league) and turning the ball over 14.2 times per game. The 76ers are known for committing 20.5 fouls per game, with a free-throw percentage of 81.3%.
On the defensive side, the 76ers rank 16th in points allowed per game (115.8). They force 15.6 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 46.6% from the field (13th in the league). Their three-point defense allows 34.9% shooting (574 of 1,644), with opponents converting 77.8% of their free throws. Philadelphia lets opponents average 27.8 assists and 45.3 rebounds, ranking 27th and 23rd in the league, respectively.
Which team will prevail in tonight’s matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Sacramento
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