Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
| Game Time | 8:30 pm EST |
| Sacramento Kings Line | +3.5 |
| Golden State Warriors Line | -3.5 |
| Total | 226 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
In this Californian Battle between two teams sitting outside the playoff places of the Western conference, the Golden State Warriors are hosting the Sacramento Kings. The Warriors are on the second leg of a back-to-back, and are playing their fifth consecutive game at home. The Warriors and are coming off a much needed 34-point win against the Sixers, as they are looking to leave their recent slump in the rear-view mirror. The Kings are finally playing good basketball, following a lengthy six-game losing streak, and are now winners of three straight.
Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
Golden State Warriors Injury Report: Gary Payton II is out
Sacramento Kings Injury Report: Keegan Murray, Devin Carter are questionable
Golden State Warriors Form and Trends
The Warriors have a 17-16 record this season and are tied with the Spurs on the 9th place of the West. They are 16-16-1 against the spread and 14-19 in over/under, while having a 9-8 home record. The Warriors are 3-7 in their last 10 games, and they are 2-7 against the spread in their last 9. Under is 6-2 in their last 8 games.
The Warriors are coming off a 139-105 win over Philadelphia, as they torched the 76ers, shooting with 61% from the field and making 22 triples on a 56% shooting. Five Golden State players had 15+ points, led by Steph Curry with 30 points with 8-8 from beyond the arc, adding 6 rebounds and a game-high 10 assists.
Steph Curry leads the Warriors in scoring with 22.3 points, adding 4.8 rebounds and a team-high 6.5 assists per game. Jonathan Kuminga adds 16.9 points and 5.1 rebounds per game.
Sacramento Kings Form and Trends
The Kings have a 16-19 record this season and are sitting on the 12th place of the West. The Kings are 13-21-1 against the spread and 18-17 in over/under, while having a 7-7 road record. The Kings have three consecutive wins, but are 3-7 against the spread in their last 10 games. Under is 5-3 in their last 8 games.
The Kings are coming off a 138-133 win over Memphis, as they shot with 49% from the field and made 21 triples on 45% shooting. All five Sacramento starters scored double figures, led by Malik Monk with 31 points with 6 triples and 6 assists.
De’Aaron Fox leads the Kings in scoring with an average of 26.7 points, adding 4.9 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game. Demar DeRozan adds 20.8 points, 3.9 assists and 3.9 rebounds.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Warriors average 112.3 points per game, which is 19th in the league. Golden State shoots with 44.8% from the field (28th), and with 36.5% from beyond the arc (17th). Defensively, they are allowing 110.4 points per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA.
Offensively, the Kings average 115.4 points per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA. They shoot 47.6% from the field, which ranks 8th in the league, and 34.2% from beyond the arc (24th). Defensively, the Kings allow 114.1 points per game, ranking 17th in the league.
The Kings have won their last three meetings against the Warriors, and are 2-1 in their last 3 visits in Golden State. Under is 5-2 in their last 7 meetings.
Prediction
In this Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors Prediction, the Warriors are coming as -3.5 home favorites. The Warriors are mediocre at home, and are playing their second game in two nights, so I find it hard to trust them at this spot, especially going against a Kings team that recently got hot. But the Kings have been mediocre on the road as well, so I’m going to pass on the side. Both teams have been involved in lower scoring games lately, as they are 11-5 to the under in their last 16 games combined, so I’m expecting another lower scoring affair tonight. Take the under the point total. Nick’s Free Pick: Under 226
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