Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/5

The Golden State Warriors travel to face the Sacramento Kings in an early-season NBA game at the Golden 1 Center. The Warriors have a record of 4-3 and are coming off a win against the Phoenix Suns. Head Coach Steve Kerr will look to guide his team to another victory, with Stephen Curry leading the way as the point guard.
The Kings hold a 2-5 record and are looking to bounce back from a recent loss to the Denver Nuggets. Under the leadership of Head Coach Doug Christie, the Kings aim to improve their standing in the Western Conference. Key players like Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis will need to step up for Sacramento at home. The game is set to air on NBCS at 10:00 PM on November 5, 2025.
Warriors vs Kings Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings
- Venue: Golden 1 Center
- Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
- Betting Odds: Warriors -3.5 (-108), Kings +3.5 (-113), Warriors MoneyLine -150, Kings MoneyLine +126, Over/Under 231.5 (-110)
Golden State Warriors Team Preview
The Golden State Warriors are looking to improve after two recent losses. They fell to the Indiana Pacers, 114-109, with Jimmy Butler III scoring 20 points. Earlier, they lost to the Milwaukee Bucks, 120-110, with Stephen Curry putting up 27 points.
On the season, the Warriors average 117.6 points per game, ranking 14th. They are strong from beyond the arc, making 16 three-pointers per game, which ranks second. Their free throw shooting is also a strength, with a percentage of 85.1, ranking third.
Key players include Stephen Curry, averaging 26.6 points per game, and Jimmy Butler III with 21.4 points per game. Jonathan Kuminga contributes 17.4 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. The team will miss Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton, and Alex Toohey due to injuries.
Sacramento Kings Team Preview
The Sacramento Kings have been scoring well in recent games. They scored 124 points against the Denver Nuggets, 135 against the Milwaukee Bucks, and 113 against the Chicago Bulls. Their field goal percentage in these games has been over 50%, showing good shooting accuracy.
Offensively, the Kings rank 17th in points per game at 116.3. They are strong in two-point attempts, ranking 2nd with 58.7 per game. However, they struggle with three-pointers, making only 11 per game, which ranks 25th.
Defensively, the Kings allow 121 points per game, placing them 27th in the league. They have been effective in blocking shots, ranking 5th with 3.6 per game. Yet, they face challenges in rebounding, ranking 30th with 38.9 rebounds per game.
BTB Betting Pick
The Golden State Warriors are favored by 3.5 points against the Sacramento Kings. The Warriors score 117.6 points per game and allow 115.7 points. The Kings score 116.3 points per game and allow 121.0 points. Given these stats, the projected score is Warriors 119, Kings 116. The Warriors are likely to cover the -3.5 spread.
The total for the game is set at 231.5 points. Both teams have strong offenses and weaker defenses, especially the Kings, who allow 121 points per game. The combined projected score is 235 points. This suggests that the game will go over the 231.5 total.