The OKC Thunder will begin NBA Cup group play with a road game against the Sacramento Kings at 9 p.m. Friday.
OKC (8-1) is looking to bounce back from a 121-119 road loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. That ended the Thunder’s best start to a season in franchise history.
Sacramento (3-5) secured a 121-116 home win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. The Kings are looking to avenge a 107-101 road loss to the Thunder on Oct. 28.
Here’s everything you need to know about Friday’s game between the Thunder and Kings:
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What time is Thunder vs Kings game tonight?
- Date: Friday, Nov. 7
- Time: 9 p.m. CST
- Where: Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California
What channel is OKC Thunder vs Sacramento Kings on tonight?
- TV: FanDuel Sports Network
- How to watch online: Fubo (free trial)
Thunder vs Kings predictions, picks
Justin Martinez: OKC 119, Sacramento 106
OKC fell short against Portland on Wednesday in what marked the second night of a back-to-back, but it should be rested entering Friday’s matchup against Sacramento. The Thunder will also have Chet Holmgren, who didn’t play during its 107-101 home win over the Kings on Oct. 28. In addition to being another strong scoring threat, Holmgren is another rebounding threat Sacramento will have to deal with on a night when it won’t have Domantas Sabonis. Give me OKC on the road in this one.
Thunder vs Kings betting odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Friday, Nov. 7
- Odds: Thunder by 11.5
- Over/under: 232.5
- Moneyline: OKC -625 | Sacramento +450
Thunder vs Kings injury updates
- Thunder: Lu Dort (right upper trap strain) is out. Thomas Sorber (ACL surgery recovery) is out. Nikola Topić (surgery recovery) is out. Aaron Wiggins (left adductor strain) is out. Jalen Williams (right wrist surgery recovery) is out. Kenrich Williams (left knee surgery recovery) is out
- Kings: Dylan Cardwell (G League two-way) is out. Keegan Murray (left thumb UCL injury recovery) is out. Daeqwon Plowden (G League two-way) is out. Domantas Sabonis (left ribcage contusion) is out. Isaiah Stevens (G League two-way) is out.
Projected OKC Thunder starters
Projected Sacramento Kings starters
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