Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/22

The Sacramento Kings will visit the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The game starts at 10:00 PM and will be broadcast on NBCS. The Kings, coached by Doug Christie, are looking to turn things around with their current 3-13 record.

The Nuggets, under the guidance of Head Coach David Adelman, are in a strong position with an 11-3 record. Denver sits second in the Western Conference and Northwest Division. Both teams are aiming for a win to improve their standings early in the season.

Kings vs Nuggets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Sacramento Kings vs. Denver Nuggets
  • Venue: Ball Arena
  • Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Nuggets -12.5 (-112), Kings +12.5 (-109), Nuggets MoneyLine -700, Kings MoneyLine +475, Over/Under 236.5 (-110)

Sacramento Kings Team Preview

The Sacramento Kings have had a tough stretch in their recent games. They lost to the Memphis Grizzlies 137-96, with Zach LaVine scoring 26 points. Russell Westbrook and Maxime Raynaud also contributed with 11 and 12 points, respectively.

Looking at the season stats, the Kings average 111 points per game, ranking 25th in the league. Their field goal percentage is 46.5%, placing them in the middle at 16th. On defense, they allow 124.4 points per game, which is near the bottom at 28th.

Zach LaVine stands out as a key player, averaging 21.9 points per game. DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis also contribute with 17.9 and 17.2 points per game. However, Sabonis is currently out with a knee injury and will be re-evaluated in a few weeks.

Denver Nuggets Team Preview

The Denver Nuggets recently won against the New Orleans Pelicans, scoring 125 points. Nikola Jokić was a key player with 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists. Peyton Watson also had a strong performance with 32 points and 12 rebounds.

In the game against the Chicago Bulls, the Nuggets lost by three points, with a final score of 130-127. Nikola Jokić led the team with 36 points and 18 rebounds. Jamal Murray added 34 points and 11 rebounds to the team’s effort.

For the season, the Nuggets are scoring an average of 124.6 points per game, ranking second in the league. They have a high field goal percentage of 50.6%, which is also second in the league. Defensively, they allow 113.1 points per game, ranking sixth. Christian Braun and Julian Strawther are currently out with injuries.

BTB Betting Pick

The Nuggets are favored by 12.5 points in this game. The Kings struggle on defense, allowing 124.4 points per game, while the Nuggets score 124.6 points per game. This suggests the Nuggets will cover the spread, with a projected score of Nuggets 126, Kings 110.

The total for this game is set at 236.5 points. The Kings allow a high number of points, and the Nuggets have a strong offense. Given these stats, the game will likely go over the total, with a projected combined score of 236 points.