Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks 4/5/23 – On Tuesday evening in the Western Conference, the Sacramento Kings travel to Dallas Mavericks Stadium to continue their playoff race against Dallas. With a score of 47-31, Sacramento will look for an exciting finish against their Western Conference rival. Sacramento will play on the second night of a back-to-back, when they travel to New Orleans on Tuesday night. Dallas is coming off of its 132-130 loss in Atlanta, which covered the spread in overtime. However, NBA betting forums anticipate Dallas to come out on top of this matchup against the Kings. The season series between these teams is currently split at 1-1 with both games played in Sacramento.
Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 8:30 PM ET
Location: American Airlines Center
TV: Bally Sports Southwest
Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks 4/5/23 Betting Odds
Kings
Moneyline: TBD
Spread: +4 (-110)
Total: 245.5 over (-110)
Mavericks
Moneyline: TBD
Spread: -4 (-110)
Total: 245.5 under (-110)
Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks Analysis
Sacramento Kings enters this matchup with a record of 47-31 so far this season. They are turning the ball over an average of 13.6 times per game and as a team have committed 19.8 fouls per night. Sacramento is averaging 42.4 rebounds per game and boasting 2,123 assists this season, ranking them fourth in the league for passing efficiency. The Kings are hitting 37.2% of their shots from beyond the arc while making 79.3% from free throws. They are scoring 121.4 points per game while hitting 49.7% from the field. On defense, the Kings force their opponents into 14.1 turnovers each game and draw 21.1 personal fouls per contest. They allow 37.2% on shots from beyond the perimeter and are ranked 26th in NBA points per game allowed, giving up 49.3% field goal percentage and 42.1 rebounds per game as a team. Furthermore, they rank 30th in basketball when it comes to conceding assists with 2,082 allowed this year.
Dallas Mavericks boasts a win-loss record of 37-42 this season. On offense, they are hitting on 47.6% from the floor, ranking them 13th in the league. Furthermore, Dallas has scored 9,014 points this year while collecting 38.6 rebounds per game. They are receiving an assist 22.8 times per game and turning it over 12.4 times. Additionally, the Mavericks commit 20.8 fouls per contest while hitting 75.7% from the free throw line. Defensively, Dallas ranks 15th in PPG given up with 113.8. They force 13.2 turnovers per night and allow teams to shoot 48.5% from the field, with their defense allowing 35.1% from 3-point range and 78.3% at the free throw line. Dallas surrenders 24.8 assists and 44.2 total boards per game, ranking them 10th and 20th in NBA respectively.
Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks Against the Spread
Kings are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 5-1 in Kings last 6 Wednesday games. Over is 6-2 in Kings last 8 games playing on 0 days rest. Kings are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Wednesday games. Kings are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Over is 4-0 in Mavericks last 4 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Mavericks are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Under is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. The Mavericks are 3-12-2 ATS in their last 17 games playing on 2 days rest. The Mavericks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks Free Pick
Sacramento will play their second of a back-to-back on the road, with both games likely to be decided by home court advantage. While the Kings already have their spot in the playoffs secured and likely their 3rd seed secured, Dallas is fighting for its playoff life. There is still an outside chance Doncic and Irving get shut down for the season; however, Dallas also has no injuries to their core players which allows them to go deep into their bench without risking fatigue. NBA betting analysts predict Dallas to cover the spread and defeat Sacramento.
Free Pick: Dallas Mavericks -4 (-110)
