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NBA Best Bets: Kings vs. Suns prop bets for Friday 1/2/26

NBA Best Bets: Kings vs. Suns prop bets for Friday 1/2/26

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By: Keagan Smith

Against all odds, the Phoenix Suns are still above the .500 mark heading into 2026 despite trading away Kevin Durant this past offseason. Tonight, they host a floundering Sacramento Kings group that’s still yet to even reach double-digit wins on the campaign as well. This contest tips off at 9 p.m. EST, so get those betting cards ready.

On DraftKings Sportsbook, Phoenix is a -13.5 favorite with -750 odds to win on the Moneyline. The game total is set at 226.5 combined points.

Here are a couple of the best Kings vs. Suns prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook for this Friday night feature.


Best Kings vs. Suns player prop bets

Collin Gillespie 4+ three-pointers made (+160)

Most casual NBA fans probably didn’t even know who Collin Gillespie was until a couple of weeks ago, and to be fair, there’s certainly nothing wrong with that. The third-year pro didn’t do much as a role player with the Suns last year and his rookie campaign with the Nuggets was also less than notable. Now, that’s changed. The guard looks the part of a real contributor despite his 6-foot-1 frame thanks to lights-out shooting from beyond the arc and some playmaking ability along with it. We’re focusing on that sharpshooting here, targeting 4+ made threes at some nice plus value given Gillespie’s recent form. He’s a model of consistency with 16+ points in seven straight games and at least four made shots from distance in five consecutive outings. On the campaign, he shoots 43.3% from beyond the arc on 7.0 attempts per game, making a mark as a key figure in the Phoenix rotation. Resident sharpshooter Grayson Allen (knee) is questionable to play his first game since December 14, but even if the veteran does return, Gillespie remains an intriguing bet given how hot he is from long range right now.

Russell Westbrook under 6.5 assists (-142)

Sometimes you’ve just gotta see the ball go through the net, right? This prop bet pick implies lesser value and greater odds to hit, and based on recent outings, I like taking it as a safer option tonight. Russell Westbrook’s career is one we’ll look back fondly on one day and wonder how he got to Sacramento rather than really remembering how he played there. While the future Hall of Famer does post 14.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game, he’ll be tested tonight against a pretty strong Suns defense. Westbrook’s gone under his assists line in six of his last seven contests, including his five most recent misses staying under tonight’s mark of 6.5 dimes. Phoenix ranks eighth in opponent points and assists per game allowed, so there’s reason to believe Westbrook fails to record seven assists here.

Keagan is a Texas-based editor and analyst who believes sports are the true eighth wonder of the world. After starting out in local media, he’s provided coverage for DraftKings Network since 2024. He gravitates toward football, hoops and hockey, but is happy to watch and write about any game that involves a ball or a puck. While his own athletic career ended in middle school, he’s also an avid fantasy player with a soft spot for dynasty formats, spending countless hours crafting the ever-elusive perfect squad.
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