Warriors vs Kings – NBA Play-In Betting Preview: Who Takes Crucial Win on April 16th?
The Golden State Warriors are out of the Playoffs. The Steve Kerr’s team lost 118-94 against the Sacramento Kings. The Kings will play for the final spot against the New Orleans Pelicans and the winner is going to play with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The winning picks are as follows:
Spread: Kings +3
Total: Under 224 points.
The NBA Playoffs are coming close and the Play-In are the last chance for some teams to reach it. The Golden State Warriors will face the Sacramento Kings to get a final opportunity to get the Playoffs against the loser of the Lakers-Pelicans game. Let’s see the Warriors vs Kings betting odds.
Golden State Warriors
- Record: 37-18 (Favored), 46-36 (Overall) according to the NBA standings.
- Against the Spread (ATS): 26-29 (Favored), 27-14 (Away)
- Points Per Game: 232.9 (Season Avg.), 123 (Last Game)
- O/U Record: 41-40-1
Sacramento Kings
- Record: 11-16 (Underdog), 46-36 (Overall)
- ATS: 16-11 (Underdog), 18-23 (Home)
- Points Per Game: 231.4 (Season Avg.), 121 (Last Game)
- O/U Record: 37-44-1
Key Stats
- The Warriors are favored by 3 points but haven’t covered the spread well at home (16-24 ATS).
- Both teams average over 230 points per game this season.
- The Kings have covered the spread in their last two home games, while the under has hit in their last two.
Looking for an upset? The Kings might be a good bet as underdogs, especially with their recent home success against the spread.
Game Information
| GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS vs SACRAMENTO KINGS |
| Location of the Game: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California |
| Date and Time: Tuesday, April 16th 10:00 ET |
| Reason: 2024 NBA Western Conference Play-In matchup |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
These are the NBA Computer Picks for tonight’s NBA Schedule game:
| TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| WARRIORS | 46-36 | 112 | 236 | SPREAD SAC +3 |
MONEYLINE GS -151 |
TOTAL UNDER 224 |
| KINGS | 46-36 | 111 | ||||
- AI Picks: Golden State Warriors 112 – Sacramento Kings 111
- Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Kings +3 | ML Warriors -151 | UNDER 224
Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings Head-to-Head
- Warriors Dominate Recently: In the last 10 head-to-head matchups, the Warriors hold a strong 6-4 record against the Kings.
- ATS Edge for Warriors: The Warriors have also been successful against the spread (ATS) in recent meetings, going 6-4 against the Kings in the last 10 games.
- High-Scoring Matchups: Warriors-Kings games have been exciting offensively, averaging 234 points per game over the last 5 meetings. The over/under record in these games is a close 2-3.
- Scoring Trend on the Road: Even when visiting Sacramento, the Warriors tend to be involved in high-scoring games. Their last 3 road meetings with the Kings have a 2-3 over/under record, highlighting the offensive potential in this matchup.
Warriors vs Kings Betting Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this NBA Matchup.
Golden State Warriors Game Analysis
Top Offensive Team
- The Warriors boast the league’s 8th best offense, averaging 117.8 points per game.
- Interestingly, they score slightly better on the road (118.0) compared to home (117.5).
- Golden State excels at three-point shooting, ranking 2nd in made threes per game (14.8) and 13th in overall field goal percentage (47%).
- Their fast-paced offense ranks 12th in the league with 99.3 possessions per game.
- The Warriors are also excellent passers, averaging 4th in the NBA with 29.3 assists per contest, according to the NBA team stats.
Defense Needs Improvement
- While not a bad defensive team (18th in points allowed), Golden State struggles defending the three-point line.
- They allow the 21st most made threes per game (13.3) and opponents shoot 35.9% from deep against them.
- However, there’s a positive trend. Over the last five games, the Warriors have tightened up defensively, allowing just 110.4 points per game and forcing opponents to shoot only 38.9% from three.
Injury Update
- Gary Payton II is out with a calf injury, according to the NBA Injury Report.
Sacramento Kings Game Analysis
High-Powered Offense
- The Kings boast a potent offense, averaging 116.6 points per game (9th in the NBA). They’ve even surpassed the league scoring average in over half their games (57.3%).
- Sacramento loves the three-point shot, ranking 3rd in attempts per game (39.3) but their efficiency needs work (36% – 16th in the NBA).
- The Kings play a fast-paced style (14th in pace) and convert on a decent amount of shots (47% field goal percentage – 15th). They also average a solid 28.3 assists per game (14th).
Defense on the Rise
- While Sacramento’s defense allows a mid-range of 114.8 points per game (17th), they’ve shown improvement recently. Over the last five games, they’ve clamped down, surrendering only 102.8 points per game (2nd best in the NBA during that stretch).
- One area for improvement: blocked shots. The Kings rank a low 28th in the league, averaging just 4.2 blocks per game.
Injury Update
- Malik Monk (knee) and Kevin Huerter (shoulder) are out, affecting their NBA player stats.
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