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Warriors vs Kings Game 2 Prediction, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds and Picks

Kings Stun Warriors in Come-From-Behind Win

On Saturday, the Sacramento Kings won their first playoff game since 2006 by beating the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of this first-round series.  After a back-and-forth first half, the Warriors took a double-digit lead into the third quarter. But the Kings stormed back and won the game in dramatic fashion, 126-123, as +1-point underdogs on the NBA spread.

The Kings again find themselves as +1-point NBA betting underdogs with a complete game total of 240.

Warriors vs Kings Game 2 Prediction, Odds and Picks Apr 17
Warriors vs Kings Game 2 Prediction, Odds and Picks Apr 17

Warriors Worst ATS Road Team in NBA

While the Warriors are  talented, they are the least profitable team on the road in the NBA online betting market. At 12-30 against the spread (ATS) with an abysmal return on investment (ROI) of -45.45%. They failed to cover Game 1 on the road and are 3-7 ATS in their last ten road games.

After Saturday’s loss, the Warriors are just 1-4 ATS against the Kings in their previous five meetings. Between their recent struggles against Sacramento and their not-so-new issues on the road, I wonder why the NBA lines list them as away favorites of -1.0 for Game 2.

The Warriors have to feel a little discouraged after losing in Game 1 after being up 123-118 late in the 4th quarter. They allowed a nervous Kings team to fund their mojo and return to win the game. The Warriors missed their chance to stifle Sacrament’s momentum with a Game 1 win and now will be on the back foot, hoping to even this series up.

Kings Snap 17-Year Playoff Drought

The Kings made the most of their long-awaited return to the NBA playoffs with Saturday’s crucial Game 1 victory. Guard De’Aaron Fox shined in his postseason debut with 38 points, five dimes, and three steals in an epic win for the Kings. His performance tied him for the second-most points scored in a playoff debut behind Luka Doncic (42). Fox dropped 29 of his 38 points in the second half and drained the three that gave Sacrament the win. Malik Monk also made his postseason debut on Saturday, scoring 32 points and shooting 100% from the charity stripe.

I’d like to see more from Damontas Sabonis in Game 2 after scoring 12 points on Saturday. He dominated the paint with 16 boards, but the Kings needed to get him more involved on offense. Sabonis also allowed four of the Kings’ 13 turnovers.

Regarding NBA online betting, the Kings were profitable during the regular season with a 45-37 ATS record and an ROI of +5.81%. They are also 4-1 ATS in their previous three games against the Warriors. The NBA odds may be in the Warriors’ favor, but the Kings have proven themselves capable of covering against GSW.

Warriors vs Kings Game Injuries

Warriors vs Kings Head-to-Head

The Warriors are an impressive 7-2 this season against the Kings after opening the season 5-0 against their in-state rivals. But the Kings won two of their last three and are 4-1 ATS Golden State in their previous five meetings. The Warriors have a better outright record, but the Kings are more profitable on NBA bet slips.

Warriors vs Kings Game Information

  • Game: Warriors (44-38) vs Kings (48-34)
  • Day/Time: Monday, April 17, 10 p.m. ET
  • Location: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA
  • Warriors vs Kings Live stream: NBA Game Pass

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Warriors vs Kings Picks & Prediction

I avoid betting on bad ATS teams, especially in the playoffs. The Warriors aren’t just a bad ATS road team, though; they are the worst. The Warriors had a chance to lock down a win but blew it in the closing minute and a half of the game. When the series goes to the Bay Area later this week, I may change my tune, but the Warriors on the road are not among my NBA picks for Monday.

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Warriors vs Kings Edge

Warriors vs Kings Results

Warriors vs Kings Previous Game (April 15, 2023)

Bettors are intrigued with the Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings, which begins on Saturday night.

NBA betting has the game as a pick’em, so there is plenty of support for the Kings to the seemingly impossible.

Beating the Warriors in the NBA Playoffs hasn’t been achieved by many teams over the last 10 years.

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