Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
by Joseph King | in NBA Predictions
An extremely entertaining series between the two top-scoring offenses in the NBA enters game five of the Playoffs with the Sacramento Kings hosting the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference first round. Both teams have protected their home court so far meaning the series is all square at two games a piece as we head back to the Golden One Center with a 3-2 series lead on the line. Game four ended in a slim 126-125 win for the defending champions in a game that came down to the final shot as ex-Warrior Harrison Barnes was unable to convert at the buzzer. The Warriors eventually will have to overcome their abysmal away record if they are to advance to a second round matchup against either Memphis or the Lakers. The Kings are aiming to advance to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2004 after nearly 20 years of irrelevancy.
The news around the Kings camp has been the injury to star point guard De'aaron Fox, who appeared to fracture the index finger on his shooting hand. Fox has announced publicly that he will tough it out and play in game five, although it remains to be seen if that holds true come tipoff or how influential he will be should he take part. The 25-year-old is having his best year as a professional and has exploded in his first playoff series, averaging 31.5 points, 7.0 assist and 6.0 rebounds per game. The injury is a bitter blow to the Kings’ chances and the oddsmakers clearly agree, placing the Warriors as 1.44 favorites despite not having the series’ home court advantage heading into game five. Golden State looked like the Warriors of old in game four, finishing the game with 31 assists with the Splash Brothers duo combining for 58 points in the backcourt. It’s a good sign for Dubs fans with the offense appearing to be in full flow and having Draymond Green back in the team after serving his one-game suspension.
Limited Offer. Currently at DraftKings
Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors Form
Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors Last Matches
![Sacramento Kings](https://static.sportytrader.com/icons/basket/teams/60x60/sacramento_kings_2.webp)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
23 Apr 2023 - NBA
20 Apr 2023 - NBA
17 Apr 2023 - NBA
15 Apr 2023 - NBA
9 Apr 2023 - NBA
7 Apr 2023 - NBA
![Golden State Warriors](https://static.sportytrader.com/icons/basket/teams/60x60/golden_state_3.webp)
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
23 Apr 2023 - NBA
20 Apr 2023 - NBA
17 Apr 2023 - NBA
15 Apr 2023 - NBA
9 Apr 2023 - NBA
7 Apr 2023 - NBA
Sacramento Kings against Golden State Warriors : Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
50 %
23 Apr 2023 - NBA
20 Apr 2023 - NBA
17 Apr 2023 - NBA
15 Apr 2023 - NBA
7 Apr 2023 - NBA
13 Nov 2022 - NBA
Players list
![Sacramento Kings](https://static.sportytrader.com/icons/basket/teams/120x120/sacramento_kings_2.webp)
![Golden State Warriors](https://static.sportytrader.com/icons/basket/teams/120x120/golden_state_3.webp)
Substitutes
![Sacramento Kings](https://static.sportytrader.com/icons/basket/teams/120x120/sacramento_kings_2.webp)
![Golden State Warriors](https://static.sportytrader.com/icons/basket/teams/120x120/golden_state_3.webp)
Sacramento Kings - Golden State Warriors Key Points
- The Kings were 4-5 this season (.444 winning percentage) without De’aaron Fox compared to 44-29 with him in the lineup (.603 winning percentage).
- The Warriors have won five of their eight meetings against the Kings this season including the regular season.
- Golden State proved that they can win in this arena earlier this month with a 22 point away victory on April 7th.
- The Warriors are 48-21 in the playoffs since 2018.
Limited Offer. Currently at DraftKings
Our Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
Despite only having won nine of 41 away games in the regular season, Golden State certainly looked competitive in the first two games of this series and easily could have stolen one on a different day. The injury to Fox should give the Warriors the final nudge that they need to get over the line and grab an elusive road win, setting up the opportunity to close the series out in game six at the Chase Center. Our Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors prediction: Warriors -1.5
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
![Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors Prediction](https://static.sportytrader.com/pronostics_img/16_9/SIMPLE_BASKET/UK.jpg)
Limited Offer. Currently at DraftKings