Denver Nuggets vs Sacramento Kings Matchup

Check out our free Kings vs Nuggets prediction for this NBA matchup in Denver. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Kings are currently 23-20.
  • The Kings are averaging 116.8 points per game so far.
  • The Kings are coming off a 123-117 win vs. the Nuggets.
  • The Nuggets' record sits at 27-16.
  • The Nuggets are averaging 120.7 points per game so far.
  • The Nuggets are coming off a 144-109 win vs. the Kings.

Kings vs Nuggets Prediction

The Sacramento Kings will travel to Denver to take on the Nuggets in a Western Conference matchup. The Kings are currently 7.5-point underdogs and have won three straight games. Sacramento is 23-20 on the season and 7th in the West.

This game will tip-off at 9:00 ET and can be seen on NBCS. The Nuggets are favored by 7.5 and have won three in a row as well. Denver is 27-16 and sits 4th in the Western Conference.

Kings vs. Nuggets Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Sacramento Kings at Denver Nuggets
  • Where: Denver at Ball Arena
  • Date: Thursday, January 23rd
  • Betting Odds DEN -7.5, SAC +249 | DEN -307 O/U 240.5

Kings Preview: Will the Kings Win in Denver?

The Kings improved to 23-20 on the season with a 123-117 win over the Warriors on Wednesday. Sacramento was favored by 7.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, winning by six. The game’s total points of 240.5 went over the pre-game line of 231.5.

After trailing 65-48 at halftime, Sacramento turned things around by outscoring Golden State 37-20 in the 3rd quarter. They went on a 14-0 run, taking the score from 85-76 to 90-85, and finished strong by outscoring the Warriors 38-32 in the final quarter.

In the Kings' win over the Warriors, DeMar DeRozan led the way with 32 points, scoring 19 in the 3rd quarter. Domantas Sabonis added 26 points and 18 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field.

Malik Monk contributed 20 points, with 9 coming in the 4th quarter. The Kings shot 50.6% overall, hitting 11 threes at a 36.7% rate.

Despite giving up 41 points in the 2nd quarter, the Kings tightened up their defense in the 3rd, allowing just 20 points, which helped them secure the win. Overall, they gave up 117 points on 46% shooting from the field.

The Kings struggled to defend the three, as the Warriors hit 22 threes at a 45% rate. Sacramento sent Golden State to the line 13 times, where they made 9 free throws. The Kings finished with 9 steals and 7 blocks.

Nuggets Preview: Can Denver Grab a Win at Home?

The Kings improved to 23-20 on the season with a 123-117 win over the Warriors on Wednesday. Sacramento was favored by 7.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, winning by six. The total points for the game were 240, surpassing the over/under line of 231.5 by 8.5 points.

After trailing 65-48 at halftime, the Kings turned things around with a 37-20 third quarter. They went on a 14-0 run, taking the score from 85-76 to 90-85, and finished the game strong by outscoring the Warriors 38-32 in the final quarter.

The Nuggets poured in 144 points in their win over the 76ers, shooting 61.2% from the field and knocking down 16 threes at a 51.6% clip. Nikola Jokic led the way with 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists, shooting 66.7% from the floor.

Julian Strawther added 23 points, hitting 5 threes, while Christian Braun chipped in 20 points on 72.7% shooting. Jokic scored 11 points in the 1st quarter, while Strawther put up 14 in the 2nd and 9 more in the 4th.

Despite a rough 2nd quarter where they allowed 40 points, the Nuggets' defense tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 15 points to help secure a 144-109 win over the 76ers. Denver allowed Philadelphia to shoot 45% from the field.

The Nuggets sent the 76ers to the line only 8 times, where they made 6 free throws. Denver also recorded 37 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and added 7 steals and 4 blocks.

Kings vs Nuggets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last three games away from home, the Kings have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-1-1 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 117 points per game in these contests.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Nuggets have a straight up record of 8-2 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 121 points per game in this stretch.
  • As the betting underdog, the Kings have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
  • The Nuggets have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.

Kings vs Nuggets Prediction

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