Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors 4/20/23 – California rivalry shifts to the Bay area where Golden State Warriors must defeat Sacramento Kings to advance out of their best-of-seven first round series. Sacramento had taken an early 2-0 advantage by winning both games played at their own arena. As the series shifts back to California, the Warriors hope to even up the score and gain the edge. However, based on the NBA betting tips by the experts, the Sacramento Kings will continue their winning in Game 3.
Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors
Date & Time: Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET
Location: Chase Center San Francisco, CA
TV: TNT
Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors 4/20/23 Betting Odds
Kings
Moneyline: +185
Spread: +5.5 (-110)
Total: 239.5 over (-110)
Warriors
Moneyline: -215
Spread: -5.5 (-110)
Total: 239.5 under (-110)
Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors Analysis
Game 2 went in favor of the Sacramento Kings who prevailed with an overwhelming 114-106 score. Sacramento Kings enter this season boasting an overall record of 50-34 and have averaged 120.7 points per game while shooting 49.4% from the floor; hitting 36.9% 3-point shots and 79.0% free throw attempts. Sacramento is currently collecting 42.5 rebounds per game and boasts 2,237 assists for this campaign, placing third overall. They turn over possession 13.5 times per contest while also committing 19.7 fouls each contest as an NBA team. On defense, the Kings are forcing 14.2 turnovers per game and drawing 20.9 fouls; ranking 28th this season with 2,187 assists given away to their opposition. The Kings defense has allowed an average field goal percentage of 49.2% and they allow 42.2 boards per game collectively as a group. They concede 37.3% on long range shots and rank 25th overall in points per game allowed.
Golden State Warriors currently owns a win-loss record of 44-30 in their inaugural campaign. They average 21.4 fouls per contest and hit on 79.4% from the charity stripe; 29.8 assists are registered per game while they turn over 16.3 times per contest. Golden State has amassed 9,753 points this season and averaged 44.6 boards per game as an offense, hitting 47.9% of their field attempts – good enough to place 12th in the NBA rankings. The Warriors rank 21st in points given up per game with 117.1, forcing 14.3 turnovers each game, and permitting opponents to shoot 46.9% from the floor. Golden State allows their opponents to make 36.4% of 3-point attempts and convert 76.9% of free throw attempts. As a result, their defense has given up 25.7 assists and 43.3 boards per game, placing them 17th and 15th in the league.
Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors Against the Spread
Sacramento are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento’s last 6 games. Sacramento are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against Golden State. Sacramento are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games against Golden State. Sacramento are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games on the road. Sacramento are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Golden State.
Golden State are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games. Golden State are 12-1 SU in their last 13 games at home. Golden State are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Sacramento. Golden State are 4-13 ATS in their last 17 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division division. The total has gone OVER in 8 of Golden State’s last 12 games played in April. The total has gone OVER in 14 of Golden State’s last 19 games played on a Thursday.
Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors Free Pick
Golden State Warriors tend to perform well when at home but are weak on the road, and here they will likely benefit from having their hometown crowd in support. Draymond Green will miss this game due to his actions from Game 2. However, despite being the underdog, Sacramento Kings will beat the spread according to the basketball online experts.
Free Pick: Sacramento Kings +5.5 (-110)
