Next up on our NBA schedule of best bets and predictions is a pivotal Game 5 showdown in the opening round of the Western Conference playoffs between the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors. Tip-off from Golden 1 Center in Sacramento is scheduled for 10:00 pm EST on TNT.
This is one of four NBA matchups on the Wednesday night slate, with the winner set to take a series lead as they enter tied at two games a piece. Each team has held serve on their home court thus far. Continue reading for our comprehensive breakdown and Warriors vs Kings prediction.
Warriors vs. Kings Odds
Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings Information
Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings
Location of the game: Golden 1 Center – Sacramento, California
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 – 10:00 pm ET
How to Watch: TNT
Recent Scores
Both the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors players should be amped up for Game 5 as it’s the only first-round series in either conference to get to 2-2. This one will go at least six games after the Warriors tied things up by holding on for a one-point victory on Sunday, 126-125 in a thriller.
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Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings Analysis
The recent NBA playoffs odds show that the Warriors’ struggles on the road have been well-documented all season long and if they want to win this series, they’ll have to take one in Sac-town with only one game left inside Chase Center. They were 11-30 away from home during the regular season (the worst road record for any playoff team) and they lost both games in Sacramento so far this series.
The Sacramento Kings record inside Golden 1 Center was a modest 23-18 during the regular campaign. But the building and city has been electric during their first postseason run in 17 years.
The key to Game 5 could come down to De’Aaron Fox who said he expects to play despite a broken finger. His effectiveness could sway the entire complexion of this series as the first-ever Jerry West Clutch Player of the Year has averaged over 31 points per game through the first four contests as we check out NBA team stats. That will certainly play a part in our final Warriors vs Kings prediction.
Odds Breakdown for Warriors vs. Kings
Below are the NBA odds for this Game 5 matchup on Wednesday night in Sacramento:
Warriors
- Moneyline: -125
- Spread: -1.5
- Total: 234.5
Kings
- Moneyline: +105
- Spread: +1.5
- Total: 234.5
Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings Betting Pick and Prediction
The status of Fox might be critical, but we’ve seen NBA players stats step up in the absence of a superstar quite a bit during the opening round of these playoffs. Ja Morant missed Game 2 against the Lakers, and the Grizzlies won. Giannis Antentokoumpo sat out the second game of the Bucks’ series with Miami, and Milwaukee was victorious.
This series has all the makings of going the distance, and the Warriors’ road woes are too alarming to ignore… yet. If and when this one goes to a seventh game, Golden State will have the experience to knock off this feisty Kings group. Until then, we’ll take Sacramento in Game 5 to send it back to San Francisco, leading three games to two.
- Pick: Kings +1.5
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