Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 1/22/25
At 10:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-282) will host the Golden State Warriors (+230) in a Western Pacific Division matchup. The Kings are currently favored by 7.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 228.
Golden State is 11th in the Western Conference with a record of 21-21, while Sacramento is 8th in the West at 22-20. The Kings have won two straight games coming into tonight’s contest.
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Sacramento Kings -7.5
This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, January 22nd.
WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-99 in favor of the Kings.
- Our projections have De’Aaron Fox finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.
- From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 15 threes.
Do the Warriors Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
The Warriors fell to 21-21 on the season after a 125-85 home loss to the Celtics on Monday. Golden State entered the game as +9 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 40 points. The total score of 210 points fell short of the 225-point over/under line.
Boston took control with a 10-0 run early, extending their lead from 24-18 to 34-18. The Warriors struggled to keep up, especially in the 3rd quarter, where they were outscored 43-24. Heading into the 4th quarter, Golden State trailed 97-63, and the Celtics closed out the game by outscoring them 28-22 in the final period.
The Warriors struggled offensively in their 125-85 loss to the Celtics, shooting just 34.8% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also subpar, hitting 26.4% of their attempts, though they made 14 threes overall.
Stephen Curry led the team with 18 points, 9 of which came in the 3rd quarter, and he connected on 4 threes at a 33.3% rate. Moses Moody added 13 points, with 5 coming in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters.
The Warriors struggled defensively against the Celtics, giving up 125 points on 53% shooting. They allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter and 25 in the 2nd, but the 3rd quarter was particularly rough, with 43 points allowed. Golden State gave up 28 points in the 4th.
Boston hit 20 threes at a 41% clip. The Warriors sent the Celtics to the line just 8 times, where they made 7 free throws. Golden State finished with 28 defensive rebounds, allowing 8 offensive boards, and recorded 8 steals and 3 blocks.
Can the Kings Deliver Being Favored at Home?
The Kings improved to 22-20 this season with a 123-100 win over the Wizards on Sunday. Playing at home, Sacramento entered the game as -17.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game came in at 223, falling short of the 236.5 O/U line.
Sacramento took control early, leading 62-48 at halftime. Although the Wizards edged the Kings 29-28 in the 3rd quarter, Sacramento closed out strong, outscoring Washington 33-23 in the 4th.
Domantas Sabonis led the Kings to a win over the Wizards, scoring 29 points and grabbing 18 rebounds while shooting 75% from the field. DeMar DeRozan added 24 points, and Malik Monk contributed 23, hitting 3 threes at a 50% rate.
As a team, the Kings shot 48.4% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, making 12 threes at just 30.8%. Sabonis scored 14 of his points in the 1st quarter, while Keon Ellis had a strong finish, scoring 9 points in the 3rd and 6 more in the 4th.
The Kings put on a strong defensive performance against the Wizards, allowing just 100 points on 36% shooting. They gave up 26 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing only 22. The 3rd quarter saw Washington score 29, but Sacramento finished strong, holding them to 23 points in the 4th.
Sacramento did an excellent job defending the three-point line, with the Wizards hitting just 10 threes at a 23% clip. The Kings also recorded 12 steals and 4 blocks, while giving up 10 offensive rebounds.