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The Sacramento Kings (2-1) visit the Golden State Warriors (3-1) on Wednesday. Tip from Chase Center is set for 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Kings vs. Warriors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Warriors lead 1-0
The Kings took down the Los Angeles Lakers 132-127 in overtime on Sunday to cover as 2.5-point home favorites. G De’Aaron Fox led all scorers with 37 points while F Domantas Sabonis tacked on a double-double (12 points, 15 rebounds). The Kings also got 22 points from G Malik Monk off the bench.
Golden State destroyed the New Orleans Pelicans 130-102 on Monday to cover as 3-point road underdogs. G Stephen Curry scored 42 points on 15-of-22 shooting and 7-of-13 shooting from 3. Playing without G Klay Thompson did not matter as 11 Warriors scored at least 5 points with 5 in double-digits.
Golden State beat Sacramento 122-114 last Friday to cover as 3.5-point road underdogs.
Kings at Warriors odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:17 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Kings +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Warriors -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Kings +7.5 (-115) | Warriors -7.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Kings at Warriors key injuries
Kings
- G De’Aaron Fox (ankle) out
- F Trey Lyles (calf) out
Warriors
- F Jonathan Kuminga (knee) questionable
- F Dario Sari (hip) probable
- G Klay Thompson (knee) probable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Kings at Warriors picks and predictions
Prediction
Warriors 116, Kings 107
Moneyline
PASS.
At -300 odds, the Warriors are the deserved favorites in this matchup after coming off a thrashing against the Pelicans and with the Kings missing Fox. The Warriors beat the Kings on the road mere days ago without Thompson and will have him back on Wednesday night.
Against the spread
BET WARRIORS -7.5 (-105).
As stated above, the Warriors have Thompson back while the Kings are missing Fox who has averaged 31.3 PPG this season. The Kings will have to rely on bench scoring to stay in this game and coming off an overtime game against the Lakers, will not have the stamina to stay involved. Do not be surprised Curry or Thompson catch fire given they are playing in front of their home crowd for just the 2nd time this season.
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 226.5 (-110).
The Under is 6-3 in the last 9 matchups between the Kings and Warriors since last April. With Sacramento’s leading scorer out, it will be hard pressed to assist the point total forcing Golden State to carry the load. While Curry and company are capable of extending a lead and piling on points, expect a slower pace and less scoring for both sides.
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