2023 NBA West Playoffs Golden State at Sacramento Betting Preview

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The Sacramento Kings know they let a 3-1 series lead slip from their grasps. Sacramento blew Game 4, which is why in Game 5, the Kings must pick it up if they hope to get a 3-2 lead over the rival Golden State Warriors. The Kings enter the fray a +1.5 home dog.

Will Sacramento do enough for the SU win? Or will Golden State leap ahead in the series?

Keep reading for NBA Playoff lines, analysis, and free picks for Sacramento Kings hosting the Golden State Warriors.

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West 1st Round – Game 5, Series tied 2-2
NBA Odds: Golden State -1.5 | O/U 235
When: Wednesday, April 26 at 10:00 pm ET
Where: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA
TV / Streaming: TNT

Why Bet on Golden State versus Sacramento?

The Golden State Warriors survived and won Game 4 even though Steph Curry’s called timeout when there was no timeout brought the Kings into within a point. Curry’s screw up may have been the last chance for Sacramento win a game in the series.

Golden State got better as Game 4 continued. Steph Curry started playing his usual brand of dominating basketball. Draymond Green got into the flow without letting his emotions get the better of him. The Warriors looked good.

Golden State Warriors Offensive Averages

Points/G: 118.9
FG %: 47.9
3PT %: 38.5
FT %: 79.4
Rebounds/G: 44.6

Golden State Warriors Defensive Averages

Points/G: 117.1
FG %: 46.9
3PT %: 36.4
FT %: 76.9
Rebounds/G: 43.3

Why Bet on Sacramento versus Golden State?

Throughout this series, the Sacramento Kings have shown they’re one of the top teams in the NBA. The Kings had a shot to go up 3-1 over the Warriors in Game 4, but failed to get it done.

On their home floor, the Kings won’t make the same mistakes. Sacramento matches up great with Golden State. So unless De’Aaron Fox doesn’t play, he’s listed as questionable, the Kings will mange a way to get it done both SU and ATS.

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Averages

Points/G: 120.7
FG %: 49.4
3PT %: 36.9
FT %: 79.0
Rebounds/G: 42.5

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Averages

Points/G: 118.1
FG %: 49.2
3PT %: 37.3
FT %: 78.7
Rebounds/G: 42.2

Sacramento Kings at Golden State Warriors Betting Trends

Warriors are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 conference quarterfinals games
Golden State is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following an ATS loss
Under is 6-1 in the Warriors’ last 7 games after a loss
Kings are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on a Wednesday
Sacramento is 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up loss
Under is 4-0 in the Kings’ last 4 games following an ATS win

Starting Lineups

Sacramento Kings
Kevin Huerter, Harrison Barnes, De’Aaron Fox, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis

Golden State Warriors
Jordan Poole, Klay Thompson, Stephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins, Kevon Looney

Injuries

Sacramento Kings
De’Aaron Fox (Finger – Game Time), Matthew Dellavedova (Finger – Out)

Golden State Warriors
Andre Iguodala (Wrist – Out), Ryan Rollins (Foot – Out)

Sacramento Kings at Golden State Warriors Betting Analysis

The Sacramento Kings are playing well enough to win this straight up, but De’Aaron Fox’s status is unclear. Without Fox, the Kings shouldn’t have much chance.

De’Aaron is dominating the scoreboard. He’s the main reason the Kings secured the 3-seed during the regular season and is the reason the Kings have challenged the Warriors during the series.

Fox is averaging 31.5 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists per game. The Kings’ best player said on Tuesday night he believes he will be okay. The question is whether he can control the ball when he shoots it with a splint on the finger.

It doesn’t sound like that’s possible, but shooters like Fox can surprise us with their ability to adjust. Because the Kings upgraded Fox from doubtful to questionable after a practice session, we must assume De’Aaron will be ready. Fox provides an amazing performance and the Kings beat the Warriors and win Game 5.

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Kings at Warriors First Round Schedule

Cleveland Cavaliers (4) vs. New York Knicks (5)

Game 1: Kings 126, Warriors 123
Game 2: Kings 114, Warriors 106
Game 3: Warriors 114, Kings 97
Game 4: Warriors 126, Kings 125
Game 5: Warriors vs. Kings | Wed., April 26 | 10 ET (TNT)
Game 6: Kings vs. Warriors | Fri., April 28 | TBD
*Game 7: Warriors vs. Kings | Sun., April 30 | TBD
Series tied 2-2 | Bet Kings vs. Warriors Online