Sacramento Kings vs San Antonio Spurs Picks and Prediction for Tuesday October 27 2026

In Tuesday night NBA action, the Sacramento Kings will travel to the Frost Bank Center to take on the San Antonio Spurs. This battle will get started at 8:00 pm EST on October 27, 2026. The game can be streamed on NBA League Pass. The Spurs are a massive 18.5 point home favorite and the total as of writing is 230.5. Be ready for all of this season's NBA action with our free NBA picks.

Sacramento facing another long season

The Sacramento Kings have made just one playoff appearance in the last 20 years and are headed nowhere fast. The Kings (0-3) dropped 34 of 41 road games a season ago and finished tied with Utah for the worst overall record in the Western Conference. On Sunday, Sacramento was outscored by 11 points in the second quarter of a 123-112 home loss versus Memphis. 

Sacramento G Zach LaVine poured in a game-high 37 points on 13-for-25 shooting, but posted a team worst minus 21 rating. Rookie G Darius Acuff scored 22 points on 23 field goal attempts and dished out seven assists. Domantas Sabonis added 15 points and 15 rebounds for the Kings. 

Last season, the Kings barely had a pulse on defense and surrendered 121 points per contest. During Sunday’s loss, Sacramento sent Memphis to the line too many times and the Grizzlies converted 24 of 27 free-throw attempts. The Kings were outrebounded by a 54-44 margin and trailed for 84 percent of the game.

San Antonio positioned for long term success

The San Antonio Spurs improved their win total last season by 28 games and capped it with an NBA Finals appearance. The Spurs (1-2) won 32 of 40 home games last season and added veteran F Tobias Harris to the mix for his playoff experience. On Saturday, San Antonio took advantage of Cooper Flagg's absence during a 122-106 road victory against Dallas. 

All-Star C Victor Wembanyama tallied a game-high 23 points (9-18 FG), seven rebounds, and four blocks. San Antonio G Dylan Harper chipped in 22 points (9-18 FG) and five boards. De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle added 19 points apiece on a combined 14-for-29 from the floor for the Spurs .

Two seasons ago, San Antonio finished 25th in the league in defensive efficiency. The Spurs jumped to third in that category anchored by Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama, who became the first player to win the award with a unanimous vote. During Saturday’s victory, San Antonio forced 21 turnovers and converted them into 26 points. 

Sacramento Kings vs San Antonio Spurs Picks and Prediction

Pick: Sacramento Kings +18.5

Sacramento will be without Dylan Cardwell (calf), Maxime Reynaud (knee), Keegan Murray (ankle), and Ben Simmons (Achilles). San Antonio F Tobias Harris (calf) is listed as questionable for this game. The Spurs won all three games versus the Kings a season ago by an average of close to 20 points. San Antonio ranks 19th in effective field goal percentage. Take the points.

Pick: Under 230.5

San Antonio is playing at the eighth fastest tempo in the league, but Sacramento is playing slower for head coach Doug Christie. The Spurs were one of the best defensive teams on their way to the NBA Finals and the Kings are averaging less than 110 points. San Antonio is 19th in offensive efficiency with 106 points per 100 possessions. Take the under.

Final Score Prediction: San Antonio Spurs win 118-106