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

Prediction published on 22/01/2025, 08:44  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 22/01/2025 at 08:47 in NBA Predictions

The Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors will face off at the Golden 1 Center in the NBA on Thursday. The Warriors (21-21) are 11th in the Western Conference while the Kings (22-20) are eighth in the standings. Let’s get into the match prediction.

The Golden State Warriors have split their last 10 games and enter this one off the back of a 125-85 hammering by the Boston Celtics at home on Tuesday.

Stephen Curry and Moses Moody were the only players to score double-digits. Golden State managed just 18 points in the first quarter and were outscored 71-46 in the second half. 

The Warriors have now slipped to 21st in the scoring charts, averaging 110.8 points per game, but they are still in the top 10 for points against 111.2.

Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings have arguably been the best team in the West over the last few weeks, now 9-1 in 10 after beating the Wizards 123-100 at home on Monday. 

Domantas Sabonis, DeMar DeRozan and Malik Monk combined for 76 points, while Keon Ellis caught the eye with six three-pointers off the bench in 18 minutes.

The Kings are now averaging 116.7 points per game (seventh in the league) while allowing 113.9 PPG at the other end.