Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings 4/30/2023 Picks, Previews and Tips
West 1st Round – Game 7, Series tied 3-3
The Golden State Warriors are facing off against the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center with the chance to advance to the Western Conference Semifinals. Despite struggling on the road this season with 30 losses out of 41 games, the Warriors are determined to bounce back after their recent 118-99 home loss in Game Six. Star point guard, Steph Curry, led the scoring with 29 points and five assists in the loss, while shooting guard, Klay Thompson, contributed 22 points despite struggling with seven misses from long range. Small forward, Andrew Wiggins, also helped with 13 points and seven rebounds, but the team’s overall shooting percentage was just 37 percent.
Additionally, they only hit 10 out of 32 3-point shots, and they fell behind early after giving up 35 points in the second quarter. Finally, starting shooting guard Jordan Poole had a tough night with just seven points on two of 11 shooting.
- Golden State is 4-15 ATS in their last 19 games on the road.
- The Warriors are 14-6 SU in their last 20 games on the road against Sacramento.
- The Dubs are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games with an opponent in the Western Conference.
Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings 4/30/2023 Picks, Previews and Tips
The Kings are on a mission to reach the Western Conference Semifinals for the first time in almost two decades, and their fate will be decided on their own turf at the Golden 1 Center. In Game Six, the Kings had an impressive first half, outscoring the Warriors in the second half and dominating on the boards with an 11-rebound advantage.
The team’s ball movement was on point, as evidenced by their 25 assists on 40 made field goals. SG Malik Monk led the Kings in scoring off the bench with 28 points and seven rebounds, while All-Star PG De’Aaron Fox contributed 26 points and 11 assists. Rookie SF Keegan Murray had a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Despite shooting just 40 percent from the field and 17 of 45 from beyond the arc, the Kings’ 35-point second quarter propelled them to the lead at halftime. In the end, they kept the Warriors to only 19 points in the fourth quarter to seal the deal. Domantas Sabonis was quiet with just seven points on three of 12 shooting in 23 minutes of play.
- Sacramento is 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division.
- The total remained UNDER in 9 of the Kings’ last 13 games played in April.
- Sacramento is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games played on a Sunday.
Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings. The NBA pick for this game is the Sacramento Kings. One key factor to keep in mind is the injury status of Kings star point guard De’Aaron Fox. Despite playing with a fractured left index finger in the last two games, Fox is not listed on the injury report and is expected to take the court. Another interesting point to consider is the pace of play for these teams, which has been notably slower in the playoffs compared to the regular season. As a result, many experts are predicting a lower-scoring game, which could be profitable for those betting on the under. The Kings are favored to come out on top, with a final score prediction of 117-114 in their favor.
NBA Starting Time: 3:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA
Date: Sunday, April 30, 2023
TV: ABC
NBA Odds: Sacramento Kings -1.5
NBA Totals: 229.5
