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Kings Edge Pacers in Close Contest

Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · Golden 1 Center

Sacramento Kings 114, Indiana Pacers 109, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Indiana Pacers vs Sacramento Kings?

Sacramento Kings beat Indiana Pacers 114-109 at Golden 1 Center on March 10, 2026.

Who was favored in Indiana Pacers vs Sacramento Kings?

Sacramento Kings were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -162 (about 62% implied). The favorite won.

The Sacramento Kings narrowly defeated the Indiana Pacers 114-109 in a tightly contested game at the Golden 1 Center, bringing their record to 17-50 while the Pacers fell to 15-51. This matchup was particularly intriguing as it marked the third meeting between the two teams this season, with Sacramento previously losing the first two encounters.

In terms of recent form, the Kings entered the game with a record of 3-7 over their last ten games, currently on a one-game winning streak after their victory against the Chicago Bulls on March 9, where they won 126-110. Sacramento has averaged 111.5 points scored and allowed 123.9 points during this stretch. At home, the Kings have a record of 1-3 in their last four games, scoring an average of 117.2 points while allowing 121.2 points in their last five games.

On the other hand, the Pacers have struggled significantly, with a record of 1-9 in their last ten games and currently on a nine-game losing streak. Their last victory came on February 12 against the Brooklyn Nets, where they won 115-110. In their recent games, the Pacers have averaged 113.2 points scored and allowed 126.9 points, with a home record of 0-4 and an away record of 1-5 in their last six games.

The Kings and Pacers had previously faced each other twice this season, with Sacramento losing both matchups, including a 105-116 defeat on December 9, 2025, and a close 109-111 loss on March 31, 2025. This game was crucial for the Kings to break the losing streak against Indiana and gain a measure of revenge.

In terms of injuries, both teams had notable absences that could have impacted their performance. The Kings had four players listed as day-to-day: Domantas Sabonis (knee), Keegan Murray (ankle), Zach LaVine (hand), and De'Andre Hunter (eye). The Pacers had Tyrese Haliburton also listed as day-to-day due to an Achilles issue, while Johnny Furphy was ruled out with a knee injury.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Kings favored by 3.5 points with a total set at 236.5. The moneyline odds were -162 for Sacramento and +136 for Indiana, indicating a slight favor for the Kings to win.

As for the game conditions, both teams played under standard NBA rules, with the atmosphere at the Golden 1 Center likely charged as fans supported their home team. The matchup was expected to be a showcase of scoring, given both teams' recent defensive struggles.

Viewers were treated to a thrilling finish, with the Kings holding onto their lead in the final moments. Key scoring plays in the fourth quarter included free throws from Nique Clifford that pushed the Kings' lead to 114-109, ultimately sealing the victory. The Kings' ability to execute in crunch time proved decisive in this matchup, allowing them to finally secure a win against the Pacers this season.

Odds

BookSpreadTotalMoneyline
DraftKingsSAC -3.5 236.5 o -112 / u -108 Indiana Pacers +136 · Sacramento Kings -162

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Injury report

  • Domantas SabonisDay-To-DayKneeSacramento Kings
  • Keegan MurrayDay-To-DayAnkleSacramento Kings
  • Zach LaVineDay-To-DayHandSacramento Kings
  • De'Andre HunterDay-To-DayEyeSacramento Kings
  • Tyrese HaliburtonDay-To-DayAchillesIndiana Pacers
  • Johnny FurphyOutKneeIndiana Pacers

Leaders

  • PointsDevin Carter24Sacramento Kings
  • AssistsRussell Westbrook9Sacramento Kings
  • ReboundsMaxime Raynaud11Sacramento Kings
  • PointsAaron Nesmith29Indiana Pacers
  • AssistsKam Jones9Indiana Pacers
  • ReboundsJarace Walker9Indiana Pacers

Recent form

Sacramento Kings

Last 10: 3-7Streak W1111.5 scored · 123.9 allowed per game1-3 at home

  • W126-110vs Chicago BullsMar 9
  • L123-133vs New Orleans PelicansMar 6
  • L103-114vs Phoenix SunsMar 4
  • L104-128at Los Angeles LakersMar 2
  • W130-121at Dallas MavericksFeb 27
  • L97-128at Houston RocketsFeb 26
  • W123-114at Memphis GrizzliesFeb 24
  • L122-139at San Antonio SpursFeb 22
  • L94-131vs Orlando MagicFeb 20
  • L93-121at Utah JazzFeb 12

Indiana Pacers

Last 10: 1-9Streak L9113.2 scored · 126.9 allowed per game1-5 away

  • L111-131at Portland Trail BlazersMar 9
  • L117-128at Los Angeles LakersMar 7
  • L107-130at LA ClippersMar 5
  • L106-125vs Memphis GrizzliesMar 1
  • L109-133vs Charlotte HornetsFeb 27
  • L114-135vs Philadelphia 76ersFeb 25
  • L130-134vs Dallas MavericksFeb 22
  • L118-131at Washington WizardsFeb 21
  • L105-112at Washington WizardsFeb 20
  • W115-110at Brooklyn NetsFeb 12

Standings

TeamGames behindLostStreakWin %Won
Detroit-22W3.73260
Cleveland830W1.63452
Milwaukee2850L1.39032
Chicago2951L2.37831
Indiana4163L2.23219
LA Lakers-29W3.64653
Phoenix837W1.54945
LA Clippers1140W1.51242
Golden State1645L3.45137
Sacramento3160L1.26822

Box score

StatIndiana PacersSacramento Kings
Field goals38-9341-90
Field goal %4146
Three-pointers13-437-20
Three-point %3035
Free throws20-2225-30
Free throw %9183
Rebounds4852
Offensive rebounds88
Defensive rebounds4044
Assists2922
Steals710
Blocks27
Turnovers1511
Team turnovers00
Technical fouls00
Technical fouls, total00
Flagrant fouls11
Points off turnovers2414
Fast-break points518
Points in the paint4264
Fouls2318
Largest lead207
Lead changes66
Time in front6731

How the scoring went

  1. 3rd Quarter81-70Kobe Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
  2. 3rd Quarter82-70Kobe Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
  3. 3rd Quarter82-71Drew Eubanks makes free throw 1 of 2
  4. 3rd Quarter82-72Drew Eubanks makes free throw 2 of 2
  5. 4th Quarter82-74Nique Clifford makes 5-foot driving dunk (Killian Hayes assists)
  6. 4th Quarter82-76Devin Carter makes tip shot
  7. 4th Quarter82-77Devin Carter makes free throw 1 of 1
  8. 4th Quarter84-77Micah Potter makes driving layup (Kam Jones assists)
  9. 4th Quarter85-77Micah Potter makes free throw 1 of 1
  10. 4th Quarter85-79Drew Eubanks makes 10-foot floating jump shot (Killian Hayes assists)
  11. 4th Quarter85-81Killian Hayes makes driving layup
  12. 4th Quarter88-81Kam Jones makes 24-foot three point jumper (Aaron Nesmith assists)
  13. 4th Quarter88-83Nique Clifford makes 3-foot floating jump shot (Devin Carter assists)
  14. 4th Quarter90-83Aaron Nesmith makes 7-foot two point shot (Kam Jones assists)
  15. 4th Quarter90-84Daeqwon Plowden makes free throw flagrant 1 of 3
  16. 4th Quarter90-85Daeqwon Plowden makes free throw flagrant 2 of 3
  17. 4th Quarter90-86Daeqwon Plowden makes free throw flagrant 3 of 3
  18. 4th Quarter90-88Devin Carter makes running layup
  19. 4th Quarter93-88Kam Jones makes 28-foot three point step back jumpshot
  20. 4th Quarter93-90Devin Carter makes 2-foot fade away jump shot
  21. 4th Quarter95-90Jay Huff makes 9-foot two point shot (Kam Jones assists)
  22. 4th Quarter95-92Daeqwon Plowden makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
  23. 4th Quarter98-92Jay Huff makes 28-foot three point jumper (Kam Jones assists)
  24. 4th Quarter98-94Devin Carter makes driving layup
  25. 4th Quarter98-96Nique Clifford makes driving layup
  26. 4th Quarter98-99Devin Carter makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
  27. 4th Quarter101-99Aaron Nesmith makes 28-foot three point jumper (Kam Jones assists)
  28. 4th Quarter101-101Devin Carter makes driving layup (Nique Clifford assists)
  29. 4th Quarter101-104Devin Carter makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot (Nique Clifford assists)
  30. 4th Quarter103-104Kam Jones makes 7-foot two point shot
  31. 4th Quarter103-107Devin Carter makes 26-foot three pointer
  32. 4th Quarter103-108Devin Carter makes free throw 1 of 2
  33. 4th Quarter103-109Devin Carter makes free throw 2 of 2
  34. 4th Quarter105-109Jay Huff makes 3-foot driving dunk (Ben Sheppard assists)
  35. 4th Quarter107-109Ben Sheppard makes driving layup (Kam Jones assists)
  36. 4th Quarter107-111Maxime Raynaud makes 6-foot two point shot (Devin Carter assists)
  37. 4th Quarter107-112Maxime Raynaud makes free throw 1 of 1
  38. 4th Quarter109-112Ben Sheppard makes tip shot
  39. 4th Quarter109-113Nique Clifford makes free throw 1 of 2
  40. 4th Quarter109-114Nique Clifford makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Sacramento Kings, below favours Indiana Pacers.

Venue

  • Golden 1 CenterSacramento, CA
  • Attendance14618
  • OfficialsJames Williams, Mark Lindsay, Danielle Scott

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