San Antonio Spurs vs Sacramento Kings 28 October 2026 Prediction

San Antonio earned its first win of the new season by beating Dallas 122-106 in its last game. The Spurs will look to build on that result against Sacramento, which has lost all three games to start the regular season.

San Antonio Finally Ends Its Losing Streak

The 2026-27 season got off to a difficult start for the Spurs. Mitch Johnson’s team suffered home losses to Oklahoma City 116-104 and Houston 114-110. The game against Dallas was also competitive before San Antonio closed it out with a 17-5 run in the fourth quarter. Offensive rebounding and improved scoring ultimately made the difference.

San Antonio collected 15 offensive rebounds and scored 25 second-chance points. Unlike older rosters, this Spurs team has enough athleticism to maintain its pace in the second game of a back-to-back. That could be important for Mitch Johnson’s team, which will face Utah the day after playing Sacramento.

San Antonio Predicted Lineup: Fox, Harper, Castle, Vassell, Wembanyama

Out: Kentans (injury)

Manager: Mitch Johnson

Sacramento Remains Winless

Sacramento has not won an NBA game since April. Neither the preseason nor the start of the regular season has produced an improvement, with Doug Christie’s team allowing at least 121 points in every official game. Its only single-digit loss came against Portland, 128-120, when Domantas Sabonis recorded 27 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists.

Sabonis leads the league by a wide margin with 17.3 rebounds per game, but Sacramento has struggled to turn those extra possessions into points. Rookie Eikoff Jr. and veteran Zach LaVine have carried much of the scoring load. However, even 50-plus combined points from the pair may not be enough given the Kings’ defensive problems.

Sacramento Predicted Lineup: Eikoff Jr., LaVine, Hunter, Murray, Sabonis

Out: Raynaud, Cardwell, Simmons (all injured)

Manager: Doug Christie

San Antonio Dominated Sacramento Last Season

Sacramento was a favorable matchup for the Spurs last season. San Antonio won all three head-to-head meetings by at least 13 points, 123-110, 139-122, and 132-104. The Spurs also won their recent preseason matchup 126-97.

San Antonio Spurs vs Sacramento Kings Prediction: San Antonio Spurs Handicap -11.5

Main prediction: Sacramento’s playing style remains a favorable matchup for San Antonio. The Kings’ defense is unlikely to contain the backcourt trio of Fox, Harper, and Castle, while Sabonis faces a difficult assignment against Wembanyama. With the Spurs also having a rest advantage, the recommended bet is San Antonio Spurs -11.5.

Total prediction: Doug Christie’s team has been forced to play at a faster pace because of its defensive issues. Sacramento has allowed at least 121 points in every regular-season game and is unlikely to slow down San Antonio’s offense. The Kings will again need to push the tempo and rely on Eikoff Jr. and LaVine for scoring. The additional pick is over 236.5 points.