- Matchup: Sacramento Kings vs. Detroit Pistons
- Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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This Sunday, the Detroit Pistons (32-10) are set to face off against the Sacramento Kings (12-33) at Little Caesars Arena.
The Kings recently took on the Toronto Raptors but suffered a defeat, finishing 122-109. Sacramento recorded a field goal percentage of 46.6%, making 41 of 88 shots. From beyond the arc, they hit 9 of 33 attempts and converted 81.8% of their free throws, sinking 18 of 22. They managed to grab 45 rebounds, including 12 offensive, and dished out 24 assists. However, they also turned the ball over 14 times and managed to achieve 8 steals defensively, allowing Toronto to shoot 45.7% from the field on 43 of 94 shot attempts. Toronto recorded 31 assists, 6 steals, and 47 rebounds (15 offensive, 32 defensive), finishing with a free-throw percentage of 92.0%, hitting 23 of 25 attempts. Sacramento committed 19 personal fouls while Toronto had 20.
Russell Westbrook had a noteworthy performance in this matchup, hitting 40.9% of his shots, contributing 3 assists in 35 minutes of play, and grabbing 3 rebounds, totaling 23 points on 9 of 22 shooting.
The Kings enter this matchup with a record of 12-33 for the season. They average 14.5 turnovers and 20.4 personal fouls per game. Sacramento is collecting an average of 40.9 rebounds per game and has a total of 1,136 assists this season, ranking 17th in the league for assists. The Kings shoot 35.1% from three-point range (475 of 1,355) and 76.2% from the free-throw line. They are averaging 110.7 points per game, placing them at 28th in the league, while shooting 46.7% from the floor.
Defensively, the Kings force 14.3 turnovers and draw 18.7 fouls per game. They stand 27th in the league for assists allowed, with 1,236 surrendered this season. The Kings permit opposing teams a field goal percentage of 49.1% (1,988 of 4,053) and give up 45.7 rebounds per game. They allow 35.0% shooting from deep and sit at 27th in points allowed per game (120.7).
In their latest game, the Pistons clinched a victory over the Pelicans, winning 112-104. Detroit allowed New Orleans to grab 46 rebounds overall (14 offensive). They struggled from three-point range, shooting just 21.9% (7 of 32) but excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 25 of 30 attempts (83.3%). The Pistons permitted the Pelicans to shoot 41.9% from the field (36 of 86). Detroit finished the game with 39 of 88 shooting, resulting in a shooting percentage of 44.3%. They converted 15 of 39 attempts from three-point range (38.5%) and made 19 free throws for a success rate of 79.2%. The Pelicans committed 21 fouls, leading the Pistons to the charity stripe 24 times, while Detroit recorded 13 steals but also turned the ball over 19 times. The Pistons managed to pull down 34 defensive and 13 offensive boards, totaling 47 for the game.
Jalen Duren made significant contributions for the Pistons in this matchup, shooting 7 of 11 and reaching a field goal percentage of 63.6%, securing 15 rebounds, and scoring 20 points in 30 minutes of play, along with 3 assists.
The Pistons hold a record of 32-10 for the season. They average 22.7 fouls per game and connect on 74.6% of their free-throw attempts. They assist their teammates 26.7 times per game (11th in the league) but also turn the ball over 16.0 times per game. Detroit has accumulated 4,923 points this season, averaging 117.2 points per game, and grabs an impressive 46.3 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Pistons are shooting 47.8% from the field, ranking 7th in the NBA.
Defensively, the Pistons rank 3rd in the league for points allowed per game (109.9). They average forcing 17.4 turnovers per game, permitting opposing teams to shoot 43.9% from the field (2nd best in the NBA). On three-point shots, they allow 34.6% shooting (532 of 1,536), while opponents convert 79.7% of their free throws. They allow an average of 22.7 assists and 41.3 rebounds per game, placing 1st and 4th respectively in the league.
Who will emerge victorious against the spread in tonight’s NBA matchup?
Prediction: Bet on Sacramento
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