Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors Preview
Looking to win big? The Warriors and Kings face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN. The Kings are hosting the game at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA.
The over/under for this Pacific division contest is set at 239.5 points, with the Kings being the favored team playing at home against the Warriors. Check out BetCoco for Sacramento Kings – Golden State Warriors odds
Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Warriors and Kings did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Warriors have a record of 2-1. The Warriors also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 225 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- Across the Warriors last ten road games, the team averaged 115 points per game while allowing 111. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-6, while going 4-6 straight-up.
- When looking at their past three matchups at home, Sacramento has an ATS record of 3-0 while averaging 124 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Warriors have gone 1-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Kings have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
In their previous game, Golden State played the Suns and unfortunately, they were defeated with a final score of 108-104. The total combined score of the game was 212, which fell short of the over under line of 235. The spread for the game was -3, and the Warriors were unable to cover it.
Leading the Warriors against the Suns, Stephen Curry, the top scorer for the team, scored 27 points in the game. He achieved this by making 8 out of 20 field goal attempts and 4 out of 14 three-point attempts. Klay Thompson, the second leading scorer, also made a significant contribution with 15 points. Thompson achieved this by making 6 out of 18 field goals and 3 out of 11 three-point attempts. Additionally, Thompson grabbed 7 rebounds.
Golden State’s defense is coming off a game where they recorded 11 steals and 31 defensive rebounds against the Phoenix Suns. Additionally, they allowed 108 points.
The Kings’ previous game came against the Jazz, where they emerged victorious with a score of 130-114, surpassing the over/under line of 234 with a combined score of 244. Additionally, as the favored team by 1.5 points, the Kings successfully covered the spread.
Sacramento’s leading scorer was Harrison Barnes in the most recent game, as he made 11 out of 16 field goal attempts and 5 out of 7 three-point shots. Domantas Sabonis, the second leading scorer for the Kings, scored a total of 22 points.
Sacramento’s defense is coming off a game where they recorded 11 turnovers and 8 blocked shots, while also allowing 114 points.
Despite being 4 point underdogs, we predict the Warriors to come out on top with a final score of 108-107.
Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors Betting Tips
- We like the Warriors on the moneyline (+130)
- The Warriors are also our pick on the spread at +4
- Our NBA model projects 215 points, and we suggest taking the under
Sacramento Kings Injury Report
- Trey Lyles – Calf – Out
- Jalen Slawson – Illness – Questionable
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
- Draymond Green – Ankle – Out
