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A contest featuring two of the best offensive squads in the league will see the Sacramento Kings (48-33) play as four-point favorites in their matchup with the Denver Nuggets (52-29) at Ball Arena on April 9, 2023. A 230.5-point over/under has been set in the matchup.
How to bet Kings vs. Nuggets
Sacramento Kings vs. Denver Nuggets Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 4 points, with sportsbooks listing the Kings as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Kings have -174 odds to pick up the win, while the Nuggets are listed at +148 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 230.5 points.
Kings vs. Nuggets Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Sunday, April 9, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBCS
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Arena: Ball Arena
Kings vs. Nuggets Betting Trends
The Kings are 45-35-1 against the spread this year. Sacramento has come away with 35 wins in the 51 contests it has been listed as the favorite this season. Kings games this year have hit the over 40 times in 81 opportunities (49.4%).
The Nuggets have 43 wins against the spread in 81 games this year. Denver has been the moneyline underdog 20 total times this season. Denver has gone 9-11 in those games. Nuggets games this season have hit the over 45.7% of the time (37 out of 81 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Kings
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | 72 | 25.2 | 4.2 | 6.2 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
| Domantas Sabonis | 78 | 19.2 | 12.4 | 7.3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Kevin Huerter | 74 | 15.2 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 2.7 |
| Harrison Barnes | 81 | 15 | 4.5 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
| Malik Monk | 76 | 13.6 | 2.7 | 3.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.9 |
Nuggets
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 69 | 24.5 | 11.8 | 9.8 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Jamal Murray | 65 | 20 | 4 | 6.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 2.6 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | 62 | 17.4 | 5.5 | 1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 3 |
| Aaron Gordon | 68 | 16.3 | 6.6 | 3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 76 | 10.8 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1.8 |
Kings: Matthew Dellavedova: Out (Finger), KZ Okpala: Out (Knee), Malik Monk: Questionable (Leg), Davion Mitchell: Questionable (Knee)
Nuggets: Bruce Brown: Out (Patella)
What you need to know about the Sacramento Kings
Although Sacramento is surrendering 118.2 points per game (fifth-worst in NBA) on defense, its offense has been excellent, as it ranks best in the league by scoring 121 points per game. The Kings are scoring 123.4 points per game at home. Away from home, they are averaging 118.6 points per contest. On offense, the Kings have struggled over their last 10 games, scoring 120.9 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 121 they’ve racked up over the course of this year.
Sacramento ranks fifth-best in the NBA by making 13.8 treys per game. In terms of three-point percentage, it ranks ninth in the league at 37%. When it comes to shot breakdown, the Kings have taken 57.8% two-pointers (accounting for 68.4% of the team’s baskets) and 42.2% three-pointers (31.6%).
What you need to know about the Denver Nuggets
On offense Denver is the 11th-ranked team in the NBA (115.9 points per game). On defense it is 10th (112.7 points allowed per game). The Nuggets are putting up more points at home (119.7 per game) than on the road (112.2). Over their previous 10 games, the Nuggets are scoring 109.6 points per contest, 6.3 fewer points than their season average (115.9).
In 2022-23 Denver is 17th in the league in 3-point makes (11.9 per game) and fourth-best in 3-point percentage (38%). The Nuggets attempt 36.1% percent of their shots from beyond the arc, and 27.2% of their made baskets are from there. Inside the 3-point line, they attempt 63.9% of their shots, with 72.8% of their makes coming from there.
Kings vs. Nuggets Predictions and Pick
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