Next up on our NBA schedule of betting analysis and predictions is a pivotal Game 6 showdown in the opening round of the Western Conference playoffs between the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors. Tip-off from Chase Center in San Francisco is scheduled for 8:00 pm EST on ESPN.
This is one of just two NBA matchups on the Friday night slate. With the Warriors holding a 3-2 series edge entering the contest. Continue reading for our comprehensive breakdown and Kings vs Warriors betting prediction.
Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors Information
Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors
Location of the Game: Chase Center. San Francisco, California.
Date & Time: Friday April 28, 2023. 8:00 pm ET.
How to Watch: ESPN
Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors Odds
Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors Recent Scores
Both the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors players should be ready to rock in San Fran Friday night as this series could either conclude or proceed to a compelling seventh game on Sunday.
Golden State took the series advantage on Wednesday, winning the nightcap of a four-game card and earning a victory on the road for the first time this postseason, 123-116.
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Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors Betting Analysis
Sacramento Kings: Do or Die
Of all the Sacramento Kings’ games this year, this is by far the most important. If they win, they force a must-watch Game 7 at home. If they lose, their storybook season comes to an end, and no more beams will be lit in Sac-town until next season.
The spotlight remains on De’Aaron Fox, who played 42 minutes in Game 5 with a broken finger, but only shot 9-25 from the field when checking NBA player stats. He may need to be more of a facilitator on Friday, but his explosive creativeness is what got them here.
Golden State Warriors: Close it Out?
The Dubs got the road monkey off their back on Wednesday, and now they’ll look to finish the job on their home floor, an unenviable position for the upstart Kings. This is Sacramento’s first playoff series in 17 years, while Golden State has not lost a postseason series against a Western Conference team in the Steve Kerr era (18-0 during that span).
Steph Curry led the way with 31 in Game 5, moving into fifth place all-time on the NBA playoff scoring list, but Draymond Green came off the bench to contribute 21, his highest point total in any game since 2018.
Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors Updates
The Kings went 2-21 from the three-point line in the final three quarters on Wednesday. That must improve if they have any chance. Kevon Looney has two games this series with at least 20 rebounds, the first Warrior to accomplish that since 1972. Our final Kings vs Warriors betting prediction is coming up.
Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
According to the NBA odds, the Warriors are 7.5-point favorites on Friday night with an over/under of 234.5 points. The total has gone over the number in four of the six games this series.
Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors Betting Prediction
It’s been a great story, but all good books come to an end. The Kings had a golden opportunity, but their lack of experience shone on Wednesday and the Warriors have been there done that.
The Dubs will finish things off tonight as they improve on a record of 40-17-1 ATS in their last 58 home games.
- Pick: Warriors -7.5
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