Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings 4/15/2023 Picks, Odds and Analysis
West 1st Round – Game 1, Series starts 4/15
The Golden State Warriors will pay a visit to the Sacramento Kings for Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round best-of-seven series. Finishing the regular season with a record of 44-38 and sixth place in the Western Conference, the Warriors displayed impressive form, ending the season with three consecutive wins and a total of eight wins out of their last 10 games. Notably, Golden State also clinched second place in scoring with a remarkable average of 118.9 ppg.
The Warriors’ exceptional performance was led by their star player, Stephen Curry, who finished the regular season as their leading scorer with an average of 29.4 points per game. Klay Thompson was another key player with an average of 21.9 points per game, while Jordan Poole contributed significantly to the team’s success with an average of 20.4 points per game. Kevon Looney led the team in rebounds, averaging 9.3 rebounds per game, and Draymond Green emerged as the leader in assists with an average of 6.8 assists per game.
- Golden State is 5-13 ATS in their last 18 meetings with the Kings.
- The Golden State Warriors are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games against Sacramento.
- The Warriors are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games on the road.
Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings 4/15/2023 Picks, Odds and Analysis
Sacramento finished the regular season with an impressive record of 48-34, earning them third place in the Western Conference standings behind only Memphis and first-place Denver. In their final game of the regular season, Sacramento was defeated by the Denver Nuggets, 109-95. Despite losing three straight and four out of their last five games, the Kings managed to maintain their third-place position throughout the season.
De’Aaron Fox was the standout player for Sacramento, finishing the regular season as their leading scorer with an average of 25.0 points per game. Domantas Sabonis was the team’s second-leading scorer, as well as the leading rebounder and the leader in assists, with impressive averages of 19.1 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game. The Kings also had six players who averaged double figures in scoring to secure the top NBA team-scoring at 120.7 ppg.
- The total stayed UNDER in 6 of Sacramento’s last 9 matches with the Warriors.
- The Sacramento Kings are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games at home.
- The Kings are 4-14 SU in their last 18 games at home against Golden State.
Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings. The NBA pick for this game is the Sacramento Kings. Despite Sacramento and Golden State being the top two scoring teams in the NBA, the smart betting move here is to go for the UNDER. In five of Golden State’s last eight games, as well as seven of Sacramento’s last nine, the UNDER has proven to be a profitable wager. Additionally, in their four regular-season meetings, the teams had a 1-2-1 over/under line. While the game is likely to feature a relatively high-scoring affair, it is anticipated to fall short of the total. Ultimately, we predict a win for the Sacramento Kings, but our best bet is for the UNDER 118-115.
NBA Starting Time: 8:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA
Date: Saturday, April 15, 2023
TV: ABC
NBA Odds: Golden State Warriors +1
NBA Totals: 238.5
