With the second half of the NBA season coming in a couple of weeks, the Sacramento Kings are looking to bounce back from their rough run against the Philadelphia 76ers. With the Eastern Conference in chaos, the 76ers are hoping to catch up, while the Kings are hoping to bounce back after a couple of crushing losses. 

Today’s game could help the 76ers keep their momentum after their win against the Bucks on Tuesday night. The Sixers are trying to stay in the Eastern Conference playoff run, being sixth in the conference, and avoid the play-in. 

The Sacramento Kings, on the other hand, are struggling with losing six straight games and are hoping to avoid another loss. With the season being a nightmare, the Kings are hoping to steal a game on the road against the Sixers tonight. 

Game Details

Date:  January 29, 2026

Time:  7:00 PM

Location:  Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA

TV/Streaming:  NBC Sports California, NBC Sports Philadelphia, League Pass

Odds: (PHI -520, Philadelphia -11.5, o/u 228.5)

Team Form & Recent Results

Sacramento Kings Recent Form

• Losers of six straight games, including a crushing loss to the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
• 30th in 3PT FG%, 29th in offensive ratings, 27th in rebounds, 19th in assists
• Sacramento is hoping to end its losing streak in enemy court tonight.
• DaMar DeRozen scored 34 points, five rebounds, and went 1/7 in three-point shooting in the loss on Tuesday.

Philadelphia 76ers Recent Form

• Won four of six in their last ten games, and won in crushing fashion against the Bucks. 
• Are 6th in the Eastern conference, with being one of the top teams, in steals, Free throws, and a solid team in PPG. 
• Philadelphia’s defense is also in the top 15 in defensive ratings. 
• Won against the Magic with a blowout win at home and have a 13-13 home record.

Key Storylines

• For the Sacramento Kings. Keegan Murray is out for tonight’s game, while the Sixers are losing MarJon Beauchamp in forward depth for their primetime game. 
• Russell Westbrook and Malik Monk are game-time decisions for the Kings, while Joel Embiid, Quentin Grimes, and Paul George are also game-time decisions. 
• The Sixers are in the Eastern Conference playoff picture and are hoping to stay in the picture, while the Kings are looking for a bright spot in another losing season.

• Philadelphia’s offense has been playing well, even with their losses, while the Kings are struggling badly with losing six straight, and potentially more tonight. 
• Las Vegas is focusing on the Sixers to cover against the Kings, due to the latter’s dysfunction this season.

Players to Watch

Sacramento Kings

• Domantas Sabonis
• The Sacramento Kings star has recorded two double-doubles in his last four games, and could have another solid game for bettors. 
• Scored 11 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists with 32 minutes on the court.

Philadelphia 76ers

• Jared McCain
• McCain has recorded two double-digit points in his last two games, with a ⅚ in three-point shooting in his last game.   
• The Sixers star guard has been having a solid comeback from injury, and could have another strong game on the bench. 

Matchup Breakdown

Offense vs. Defense

The Sacramento Kings’ offense has been playing poorly this season, with being in the bottom of the league in PPG. Sacramento is also at the bottom of the barrel in 3PT field goals and rebounds, with 27 in rebounding this season. Sacramento has been playing horribly on defense, with being around 14th in steals and 28th in defensive ratings this season. 

The 76ers offense has been playing well, with being in the top 12 in PPG, and being in the top twenty in three-point shooting. Philly has also been one of the top offensive rebounding teams, with being eighth in the league. With the Sixers being a solid team this season, they could have a strong game against the Kings’ defense tonight at home.

Coaching / Strategy Notes

For the Sacramento Kings, they need to keep DeRozan to have a strong game, in which he has been playing well, scoring more than thirty points a game. Sacramento also needs to control the ball defensively against the Sixers, even with their poor rebounding and ratings. 

With a chance to improve their winning streak, the Sixers need to have a strong rebounding game against the Kings tonight. Philly has been having a strong season in rebounds, and could have a solid game against a team that is at the bottom of rebounds this season. 

Prediction

Prediction: Sacramento Kings 99, Philadelphia 76ers 115

How to Watch

• TV channel/Local broadcasts: NBC Sports California, NBC Sports Philadelphia
• Streaming: NBA League Pass
• Radio: SiriusXM

FAQ SECTION

Q: What time is the [Sacramento Kings] vs. [Philadelphia 76ers] game?  

A: [The game will be on at 7:00 PM Eastern time for fans on the East Coast]

Q: Who is favored to win?  

A: [Philadelphia 76ers, due to having a stronger roster and having a well-established team over the Sacramento Kings, who are struggling this season.]

Q: Where is the game being played?  

A: [Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA]

Q: What are the betting odds?  

A: [PHI -520, Philadelphia -11.5, o/u 228.5]

Conclusion

The Sacramento Kings are not a good team, and could easily be losers tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers, who could improve their record tonight. Bettors should take note of the Kings poor defense and rebound game over the Sixers superior rebounding offense.

Tonight’s bettors should also take note of the Sixers offense being much better this season, in scoring, especially against a team that has a poor defense. Tonight’s bettors should have their money on the Sixers tonight and cover, due to the Kings being a disaster class this season.