The Golden State Warriors (12-45) and the Sacramento Kings (23-33) clash at Chase Center. The Warriors are 5.5-point underdogs and will try to put an end to their six-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 228 points and it can be seen on NBC Sports – California at 10:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.
Sacramento Kings at Golden State Warriors Betting Odds
The Kings were victorious over the Los Angeles Clippers in their last matchup, 112-103, despite being 9-point underdogs. The Warriors, meanwhile, were beaten by the New Orleans Pelicans, 115-101, and failed to cover as 10.5-point underdogs. The Sacramento game went 18 points under the projected point total of 233, while the Golden State game finished 22 points under the projected point total of 238.
The Kings forced 19 turnovers and held the Clippers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.448 (below their season average of 0.529). Golden State, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.109 vs. 0.061). Golden State received a boost from Ky Bowman, who had 15 points, seven assists and six rebounds. Kent Bazemore, meanwhile led the way for Sacramento, recording 23 points and six rebounds.
In their two contests this year, the Kings have won both. In their most recent game, the two teams combined for 209 points, just under the projected point total of 212.5. Sacramento won 111-98, covering as a 10-point favorite. Sacramento was lights out from beyond the arc (15-30; 50.0 percent). Golden State, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (21.3 vs. 15.0). Trevor Ariza was a top performer in the victory, with 18 points and six rebounds.
Of the Kings’ 56 games, 30 have finished over the total. Sacramento holds records of 23-33 straight up (SU) and 28-28 against the spread (ATS).
Unlike Sacramento, games featuring the Warriors have a slight tendency to finish under the total (54.4 percent). Moreover, Golden State is 12-45 SU and 26-30-1 ATS.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Golden State offense. Golden State ranks 19th in the league in ball protection (turnover percentage of 13.9 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Sacramento forces the fifth-most turnovers in the league (14.5 percent).
Sacramento Kings at Golden State Warriors Pick
Free NBA Pick: SU Winner – Kings, ATS Winner – Kings, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Kings rank 22nd in points in the paint per game (45.4) while the Warriors rank 28th (43.1).
- Sacramento ranks fifth in fast break points allowed per game (12.2) while Golden State ranks 25th (14.8).
- The Kings rank 10th in three pointers attempted per game (34.9) while the Warriors rank 25th in three pointers allowed per game (35.2).
- Golden State averages 8.5 steals per game, which ranks fifth in the league. Sacramento ranks 18th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
- Sacramento ranks 17th in second chance points per game (12.8) while Golden State ranks 25th (12.2).
- The Kings rank eighth in points off turnovers per game (17.5) while the Warriors rank 25th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.9).
- The Kings rank 17th in assists allowed per game (24.6) while the Warriors rank 28th (26.2).
- Sacramento ranks 10th in rebounds allowed per game (44.0) while Golden State ranks 26th (47.1).
- Sacramento is 9-2 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Golden State is 5-2.
- When scoring more than 100 points, the Kings are 21-26 and the Warriors are 12-30.
- Sacramento is 17-12 ATS on the road, while Golden State is 11-16-1 ATS at home.
- The total has gone over in 16 of the Kings’ 29 road games, while 16 of the Warriors’ 28 home games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- The Kings are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Warriors are 2-3.
- In their last five games, Sacramento has 4 overs and 1 under, while Golden State has 3 unders and 2 overs.
- During their last five games, the Kings have scored an average of 117.0 points per game (8.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 116.6 points per game (5.7 above their season average).
- The Warriors’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.4, up from 8.9 for the season.
