Matchup: Kings (45-31) vs. Cavaliers (47-30)
Date & Time: Sunday, April 6, 2025 | 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, OH
Betting Line: Cavaliers -2.5 | Over/Under: 226.5

Key Storylines

Playoff Implications for Both Squads

With the regular season winding down, both the Kings and Cavaliers find themselves in tightly contested playoff races in their respective conferences. Sacramento is battling for playoff positioning in the loaded Western Conference, while Cleveland is looking to secure home-court advantage in the East. Expect both teams to come out firing in a game with serious postseason implications.

Recent Form: Cavaliers Riding Momentum

The Cavaliers have won five of their last six games, including a convincing victory over the Bucks last time out. Led by Donovan Mitchell’s electrifying scoring and Darius Garland’s playmaking, Cleveland has looked sharp as they round into playoff form.

The Kings, on the other hand, have been inconsistent since the All-Star break. They’ve gone 3-4 in their last seven games, struggling to get consistent production outside of De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis.

Sacramento’s Road Challenges

While Sacramento’s high-scoring offense travels well, they’ve been just 20-17 on the road this season. They’ll have their hands full against a Cavaliers team that’s 27-12 at home. Cleveland’s strong defensive rating at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse could be a major obstacle for the Kings’ free-flowing offense.

Injury Report

Kings:
Out: Trey Lyles (calf)
Questionable: Kevin Huerter (shoulder)

Cavaliers:
Out: Jarrett Allen (groin)
Questionable: Caris LeVert (back)

Betting Trends

Against the Spread (ATS)

Kings: 35-39-2 ATS
Cavaliers: 41-34-2 ATS

Over/Under Trends

The Over has hit in 38 of Sacramento’s 76 games this season, largely due to their top-10 offensive rating and shaky perimeter defense. Cleveland games have gone under in 40 of their 77 contests, thanks to their slower pace and defensive identity.

Player Prop to Watch

De’Aaron Fox – Points Total: 25.5
Fox has scored 26+ points in three of his last four outings and will be relied upon heavily if the Kings are to stay competitive. With Cleveland missing Jarrett Allen, look for Fox to attack the lane early and often. The Over on his points prop is worth a hard look.

Prediction & Best Bets

Spread: Cavaliers -2.5 → With their defense locked in and playing at home, Cleveland should cover a modest spread against a Kings team that has looked uneven lately.
Total: Under 226.5 → Cleveland’s rugged defense should slow this one down and keep it under the number.
Player Prop: De’Aaron Fox Over 25.5 points → The Kings’ star guard will need to shoulder a scoring load, especially if Huerter is limited.

Final Score Prediction: Cavaliers 112, Kings 106