Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 13/03/2025, 06:06  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 13/03/2025 at 06:08 in NBA Predictions

The Golden State Warriors will play host to the Sacramento Kings at the Chase Center in the NBA on Thursday. The Warriors (37-28) are sixth in the Western Conference, while the Kings (33-31) are ninth. Let’s get into the match prediction. 

The Golden State Warriors have been the hottest team in the West recently, now riding a five-match win streak after downing the Blazers 130-120 at home on Monday. 

Gary Payton, Stephen Curry and Moses Moody all put up 20+ points in the victory, while Jimmy Butler posted a triple-double of 15 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

The Warriors are averaging 113.6 points per game this season (16th in the league), but they are inside the top 10 on the defensive end, allowing 111.3 PPG.

Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings suffered their third defeat in four, losing 133-104 to the New York Knicks on Monday night. 

Malik Monk was the only player to surpass 20 points in the defeat, while as a team, Sacramento shot just 41% from the field and made 10 of 34 from range. 

The Kings are ranked eighth in the scoring charts, averaging 116.6 points per game, while they allow 115.2 PPG on defence (19th overall).