The Denver Nuggets will play against the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center. The game is set for Wednesday, April 09, 2025, at 10:00 PM. Fans can expect an exciting evening of basketball.
The Nuggets have had a tough stretch recently. They lost their last three games. Against the Indiana Pacers, they lost by 5 points with a score of 125-120. Nikola Jokić stood out with 41 points, 15 rebounds, and 13 assists. Before that, they fell to the Golden State Warriors by 14 points and the San Antonio Spurs by 7 points.
The Kings have been performing well in their recent games. They won their last three games. They beat the Detroit Pistons by 10 points, scoring 127-117. Zach LaVine scored 43 points in that game. They also secured wins against the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets, showing strong team play.
Kings Preview
The Sacramento Kings have a record of 39-40 this season. They are led by interim head coach Doug Christie. At home, they have a balanced record of 19-19. In the Western Conference, they rank 9th, and in the Pacific Division, they are 4th.
In their last ten games, the Kings have won four and lost six. Recently, they won three consecutive away games against the Detroit Pistons, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Charlotte Hornets. These wins helped improve their away record to 20-21. They are 26 games back in the standings.
Offensively, the Kings score 116 points per game, ranking 10th in the league. They have a field goal percentage of 47.8%, which is also 10th. Their free throw percentage is 80.4%, placing them 4th. They make 12.6 three-pointers per game, ranking 22nd.
Defensively, the Kings allow 115.5 points per game, ranking 20th. They are strong in blocking shots, with 4.4 per game, ranking 6th. However, they struggle with opponents’ three-point shooting, allowing a 38.2% success rate, which is 30th. They are good at limiting offensive rebounds, allowing only 10 per game, ranking 3rd.
Nuggets Preview
The Denver Nuggets have a strong offensive game. They average 120.7 points per game, ranking third in the league. Their field goal percentage is 50.6%, which is the best in the league. They also rank second in effective field goal percentage at 57.4%.
On defense, the Nuggets allow 117.1 points per game. This ranks them 25th in the league. They allow 93.0 field goal attempts per game, which is the second-highest in the league. They rank 13th in field goal percentage allowed at 46.6%.
Nikola Jokić is a key player for the Nuggets. He averages 30.0 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 10.2 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 57.7%, and his three-point percentage is 41.5%. Jokić ranks third in the league for points per game.
Jamal Murray is another important player. He averages 21.6 points and 6.0 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 47.6%, and his three-point percentage is 39.6%. Michael Porter Jr. also contributes with 18.3 points and 7.0 rebounds per game.
Statistical Breakdown for Kings vs Nuggets
The game between the Sacramento Kings and Denver Nuggets will be influenced by several key stats. The Kings score 116 points per game, while the Nuggets score 120.7 points. Both teams have strong offenses, but their defenses allow over 115 points per game. The Nuggets have the best field goal percentage in the league at 50.6%, while the Kings rank 10th at 47.8%. The Kings have a higher free throw percentage, ranking 4th compared to the Nuggets’ 24th. The Nuggets excel in assists, leading the league with 31 per game.
- Kings Points Per Game: 116.0 (10th)
- Nuggets Points Per Game: 120.7 (3rd)
- Kings Field Goal Percentage: 47.8% (10th)
- Nuggets Field Goal Percentage: 50.6% (1st)
- Kings Free Throw Percentage: 80.4% (4th)
- Nuggets Free Throw Percentage: 76.8% (24th)
- Kings Points Allowed Per Game: 115.5 (20th)
- Nuggets Points Allowed Per Game: 117.1 (25th)
- Nuggets Assists Per Game: 31.0 (1st)
Betting Insights
As the Denver Nuggets prepare to play the Sacramento Kings, bettors have several trends to consider. The Nuggets have struggled against the spread (ATS) recently, while the Kings have shown improvement. Both teams have interesting Over/Under patterns that might influence betting decisions. Here are the top five betting insights for this game:
- The Nuggets have a 4-game ATS losing streak.
- The Kings have a 3-game ATS winning streak.
- The Nuggets have hit the Over in 47 games this season.
- The Kings have a better road ATS record at 16-14-0.
- The average combined score for Nuggets games is 237.75, higher than their average Over/Under line of 232.22.
Free Betting Prediction for Kings vs Nuggets
The game between the Sacramento Kings and Denver Nuggets looks to be a high-scoring event. Both teams have strong offenses, with the Nuggets scoring 120.7 points per game and the Kings scoring 116. The Nuggets have the best field goal percentage in the league, while the Kings excel at free throws. However, both teams struggle defensively, allowing over 115 points per game.
The Kings have recently improved their performance, winning three consecutive away games. They also have a 3-game ATS winning streak. The Nuggets, on the other hand, have a 4-game ATS losing streak. Despite this, the Nuggets remain the favorite due to their strong offensive stats and key players like Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray.
Considering the stats and recent trends, the Nuggets have a slight edge. Their offensive power, led by Jokić, might be too much for the Kings’ defense. The game could be close, but the Nuggets are likely to cover the spread. The combined scoring potential of both teams suggests the total might go over 234.5.
- Our Free Prediction: Nuggets -4.0
