Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets have been doing it tough lately as they are now looking to arrest a four-game losing streak after getting beaten by the Pacers in a 125-120 home defeat on Sunday. Nikola Jokic led the team with a triple-double of 41 points, 15 rebounds, and 13 assists, Christian Braun added 30 points with eight rebounds and four assists, while Russell Westbrook chipped in with 16 points off the bench. As a team, the Nuggets shot 53 percent from the field and eight of 31 from the 3-point line as they hit the ground running to take an early 13-point lead. However, they continued to struggle on the defensive end, and it cost them again as they couldn’t get back in front once they gave up the lead in the fourth quarter.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings look to have moved on from their slump, as they are now gunning for a fourth-straight victory after outlasting the Pistons in a 127-117 road win on Monday. Zach LaVine drained eight 3-pointers to lead the team with 43 points on 16 of 28 shooting, DeMar DeRozan added 37 points, and Domantas Sabonis tallied a triple-double of 19 points with 15 rebounds and 10 assists. As a team, the Kings shot 51 percent from the field and 11 of 27 from the 3-point line as they leaked 72 points in the first half to trail by as many as 18 points. But they flipped a switch and dominated the second half to run down the Pistons with time to spare in the end. The Kings will face the Clippers and Suns following this one.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The Nuggets have lost four of their last five games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The underdogs have won three of the Nuggets’ last four games.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 13 games as favorites.
- The Kings have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last seven night games against Kings teams that held a losing record.
- The Kings have lost seven of their last eight games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight home games against Northwest Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last four games as road favorites following a home loss.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Kings’ last nine home games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Nuggets’ last four night games at Golden 1 Center have gone OVER the total points line.
Kings vs Nuggets Prediction
The Nuggets are still missing Jamal Murray, who is dealing with that hamstring injury, while the Kings have ruled out Jake LaRavia, and they have Keegan Murray listed as questionable. The Kings come into this game as the team in better form, especially after their wins over the Thunder and the Pistons. However, the Nuggets are still capable of turning things around with a win here, despite all the recent coaching dramas they’ve had to deal with. This one is tough to pick, but I think the Nuggets are struggling at the moment, and I expect the Kings to continue their recent resurgence with another upset win at home.