Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings 4/17/2023 Odds, Analysis and Picks
West 1st Round – Game 2, SAC leads series 1-0
On Monday night, the Golden State Warriors will go head-to-head against the Sacramento Kings in a highly-anticipated Pacific Division matchup at the Golden 1 Center. The Warriors managed to avoid the Play-In Tournament by winning three games in a row to end the regular season, but their road record of 11-30 leaves much to be desired. In their last encounter with the Kings on Saturday, Golden State suffered a 126-123 loss after missing 34 of their 50 three-point attempts.
Despite the defeat, the Warriors’ All-Star G Steph Curry had a noteworthy performance, scoring 30 points and grabbing six rebounds while maintaining an impressive 11-20 field goal percentage. Klay Thompson also had a solid outing with 21 points, six rebounds, and five assists, while Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole contributed 17 points apiece off the bench. However, PF Draymond Green’s performance was somewhat mixed, as he only scored four points on one of five shooting but managed to collect nine rebounds and dish out 11 assists. Interestingly, SG Jordan Poole only played 22 minutes as a reserve.
- Golden State is 14-5 SU in their last 19 games on the road against Sacramento.
- The Dubs are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games with an opponent in the Western Conference.
- The Warriors are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games with an opponent in the Pacific Division.
Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings 4/17/2023 Odds, Analysis and Picks
The Sacramento Kings defied the odds this season, winning the Pacific Division and clinching their first division title in two decades. In their previous matchup against the Golden State Warriors, the Kings managed to overcome a 10-point deficit in the third quarter and outrebounded their opponents by nine. They were also strong at the free-throw line, converting 26 of their 32 attempts.
PG De’Aaron Fox, the Kings’ All-Star guard, had an outstanding game, scoring 38 points and dishing out five assists on 13-for-27 shooting. Meanwhile, reserve guard Malik Monk made a huge impact, contributing 32 points and a perfect 14-14 free-throw percentage in just 29 minutes of play. Domantas Sabonis, the Kings’ All-Star center, added 12 points and 16 rebounds to the win.
- The Sacramento Kings are 5-14 SU in their last 19 games at home against Golden State.
- The total went UNDER in 6 of the Kings’ last 9 games with a team in the Western Con.
- Sacramento is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division.
Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings. The NBA pick for this game is the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors will have to do without their talented SF Andre Iguodala who is currently recovering from left wrist surgery. Despite this setback, the Warriors played at a fast pace throughout the season and will be looking to level the playing field against the Kings. The Kings, on the other hand, had the most efficient offense in the league during the regular season. It is expected to be a high-scoring game with Golden State ultimately emerging victorious, with a final score prediction of 124-118.
NBA Starting Time: 10:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA
Date: Monday, April 17, 2023
TV: TNT
NBA Odds: Golden State Warriors +1
NBA Totals: 240
