Heat vs. Kings: Predictions, Odds & Top Picks for Jan. 20
The Miami Heat are set to face the Sacramento Kings on January 20, 2026, in an anticipated NBA matchup. The contest will take place at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, starting at 10 p.m. ET. Currently, the Heat are favored by 3.5 points, with the game’s total set at 237.5 points.
Game Preview: Heat vs. Kings
This matchup is crucial for both teams as Miami looks to end a four-game losing streak on the road. The Heat hold a record of 22-21, while the Kings are struggling at 12-31. Let’s delve into the betting insights, predictions, and statistics for this game.
Betting Information
- Point Spread: Heat -3.5
- Over/Under: 237.5 points
- Moneyline: Heat -158, Kings +134
Recent Performance Trends
The Heat have won 11 out of 18 games when favored this season, translating to a 61.1% win rate. In contrast, the Kings have only won 9 out of 39 games as underdogs, resulting in a win rate of 23.1%.
Statistical Insights
When analyzing team averages:
- Miami Points Scored: 119.3
- Miami Points Allowed: 118.3
- Sacramento Points Scored: 110.6
- Sacramento Points Allowed: 120.5
Miami has scored over 237.5 points in 22 of their games this season. The Kings have exceeded this total in 14 out of 43 games.
Player Performance and Key Players
Several players stand out for each team:
- Miami Heat:
- Norman Powell: 23.7 PPG
- Bam Adebayo: 17.0 PPG, 9.7 RPG
- Andrew Wiggins: 15.8 PPG
- Jaime Jaquez Jr.: 15.7 PPG
- Sacramento Kings:
- Russell Westbrook: 15.3 PPG, 7.0 APG
- DeMar DeRozan: 19.0 PPG
- Dennis Schroder: 12.7 PPG
- Zach LaVine: 19.8 PPG
Score Prediction
Experts predict a closely contested game, with a projected score of Heat 120, Kings 114. Given the teams’ scoring patterns and recent performances, the Heat are favored to cover the spread while the total points could fall under 237.5.
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