Next up on our NBA schedule of best bets and predictions is a Game 2 showdown in the Western Conference between the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings on Monday night. Tip-off from Golden 1 Center in Sacramento is scheduled for 10:00 pm EST on TNT.
After a packed weekend filled with eight playoff games, this is one of just two NBA matchups on the card for Monday. This one is preceded by the Nets and Sixers.
The Kings took Game 1 on Saturday in dramatic fashion, holding off a late comeback attempt by the defending champs. Continue reading for our comprehensive breakdown and Warriors vs Kings prediction.
Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings Odds
Warriors vs. Kings Information
Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings
Location of the game: Golden 1 Center. Sacramento, California.
Date and Time: Monday, April 17, 2023. 10:00 pm ET.
How to Watch: TNT
Recent Scores
As mentioned, the Kings won the opening game of this best-of-7 series, fending off the Warriors to win 126-123. Checking the NBA player stats for Game 1, the point guards put on a show as Steph Curry led the Warriors with 30 while De’Aaron Fox poured in a game-high 38 to go along with five assists. Keep going for our final Warriors vs Kings prediction.
Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings Analysis
Sacramento covered in Game 1, closing as 1.5-point home favorites in their first playoff game since 2006. Only five players on the entire Sacramento Kings roster were ten years of age or older back then. Now they’re lighting the beam for the entire city as the 3-seed in the West.
The Golden State Warriors odds of winning this series dipped slightly after Saturday’s setback, but they’re still the favorites to advance, according to oddsmakers.
This, despite their road woes continuing in the playoffs after going 11-30 away from home during the regular season, by far the worst mark among all playoff teams.
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Odds Breakdown
The NBA odds for this Game 2 battle are below:
Golden State Warriors
- Moneyline: -125
- Spread: -1.5
- Over/Under: 240
Sacramento Kings
- Moneyline: +105
- Spread: +1.5
- Over/Under: 240
Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings Betting Pick and Prediction
Fox got his first taste of NBA playoff basketball and did not disappoint. He may have waited a full half before completely immersing himself offensively into the action, but once he did, the 25-year-old tied the second-highest playoff debut in NBA history with those 38 points.
There are no applicable trends to lean on for this prediction because the Kings have been omitted from the catalog for 17 years. But the city is on fire, and now the whole team has a taste of postseason play, and they should be able to settle in and feed off the hungry crowd’s energy.
Kings Ready to Dominate
The total has been adjusted for Game 2 after the opener went well over the 237.5, but oddsmakers still aren’t respecting the home team. The Warriors have yet to prove they can win in an opposing gym, so we’ll gladly take the point and a half and watch the Kings go up 2-0 in the series before it shifts back to San Francisco.
Strap in for what should ultimately be a fun, competitive series, and see below for our final Warriors vs Kings prediction.
- Pick: Kings +1.5
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