Kings vs. Trail Blazers: Game Preview, Odds, How To Watch

The Sacramento Kings look to get in the win column against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.

Oct 13, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) shoots the ball against Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images / Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

The Sacramento Kings have started their 2024-25 campaign 0-2 with two disappointing losses to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers. On Monday, they are looking to bounce back against the Portland Trail Blazers, on the second leg of a back-to-back.

The Blazers started their season 0-2, similar to the Kings, but took down the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday for their first win of the year.

In the 2023-24 season, the Kings struggled in these situations, typically playing down to their inferior opponents, resulting in poor losses. The addition of six-time All-Star veteran forward DeMar DeRozan is supposed to fix those lapses, but Monday night will be a huge test to that theory.

A notable storyline that will always come with a matchup between the Kings and Blazers is the identical twin battle. Sacramento's Keegan Murray has burst onto the NBA scene, while his twin brother Kris was drafted by Portland a year later.

Keegan struggled against Kris and the Trail Blazers last season, averaging just 8.7 points through three games and shooting a poor 25 percent from the field. He will certainly look to improve his performance against his familiar foe on Monday night.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of Monday's Western Conference matchup between the Kings and Trail Blazers:

Sacramento Kings vs. Portland Trail Blazers

• Date/Time: Monday, October 28 at 7 PM PT

• Where: Golden 1 Center - Sacramento, CA

• Television: NBCS-CA (home), KATU (away)

• Streaming: NBA League Pass, Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)

• Listen: SiriusXM, Sactown Sports 1140 (home), Rip City Radio 620 (away)

• Betting: Kings -13, ML -800 (odds via Fanduel Sportsbook)

• Notable SAC Player Props:
  De'Aaron Fox: o/u 23.5 PTS, 5.5 AST
  DeMar DeRozan: o/u 21.5 PTS, 4.5 AST
  Domantas Sabonis: o/u 18.5 PTS, 13.5 REB, 6.5 AST
  Keegan Murray: o/u 15.5 PTS, 5.5 REB

• Notable POR Player Props:
  Anfernee Simons: o/u 21.5 PTS, 5.5 AST
  Jerami Grant: o/u 20.5 PTS, 3.5 REB
  Deandre Ayton: o/u 14.5 PTS, 10.5 REB

• Injury Report (click here)

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