Memphis Grizzlies defeat Sacramento Kings 123-112: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · NBA · Memphis Grizzlies 123, Sacramento Kings 112
The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Sacramento Kings 123-112 on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Golden 1 Center. The Memphis Grizzlies covered the spread as 3.5-point favorites. The total pushed: 235 points, exactly the closing total of 235. AiQ went 3-0 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Sacramento Kings final score and game recap
The Sacramento Kings led 28-25 after the first quarter. The Memphis Grizzlies led 67-59 at halftime. They outscored the Sacramento Kings 56-53 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Ty Jerome (Memphis Grizzlies): 31 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists.
- Cameron Boozer (Memphis Grizzlies): 16 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists.
- Zach LaVine (Sacramento Kings): 37 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists.
- Darius Acuff Jr. (Sacramento Kings): 22 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists.
Who covered the spread in Memphis Grizzlies vs. Sacramento Kings?
The Memphis Grizzlies covered the spread as 3.5-point favorites, winning by 11 points.
The spread opened and closed at Memphis Grizzlies -3.5. AiQ's pick was the Memphis Grizzlies -3.5: a win.
Did Memphis Grizzlies vs. Sacramento Kings go over or under the total?
The total pushed: 235 points combined, exactly the closing total of 235. 126 of the 235 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 236.5 and closed at 235. AiQ's pick was the over 234.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a win.
How did AiQ's Memphis Grizzlies vs. Sacramento Kings predictions do?
AiQ went 3-0 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Memphis Grizzlies to win at -162, a win (+$61.73 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Memphis Grizzlies -3.5, a win.
- Total: the over 234.5, a win.
AiQ was right on the moneyline, the spread and the total.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Sacramento Kings game prop results: first half, first quarter and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half total 120.5: the over, paying -115, with 126 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: Memphis Grizzlies won the first half, paying -148.
- First-quarter moneyline: Sacramento Kings won the first quarter, paying +110.
- Memphis Grizzlies team total 119.5: the over, paying -108, with 123 scored.
- Sacramento Kings team total 115.5: the under, paying -110, with 112 scored.
- First-half spread: Memphis Grizzlies -1.5 covered, paying -112.
- First-quarter total 61.5: the under, paying -112, with 53 points scored.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Sacramento Kings odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Memphis Grizzlies at -178 and the Sacramento Kings at +145. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Memphis Grizzlies a 61% favorite. The Memphis Grizzlies won as the favorite at -178: $56.18 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Memphis Grizzlies, the best price before the game was -157 at BetRivers: priced below fair (−1.7% value).
Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Memphis Grizzlies 3-0 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-0 at home, 2-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 0 times and under 2 times, with 1 push. That made it three straight wins for the Memphis Grizzlies.
This result left the Sacramento Kings 0-3 in the 2026-27 regular season (0-2 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 1 time, with 1 push. That made it three straight losses for the Sacramento Kings.
What's next for Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings?
Next for the Memphis Grizzlies: at the Utah Jazz on Monday, October 26, 2026. Next for the Sacramento Kings: at the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.