The Denver Nuggets are hosting the Sacramento Kings in this matchup. The Nuggets are coming off a tough loss on the road as they lost to the Boston Celtics 110-103. As for the Sacramento Kings, they are coming off a dominant road win over the Dallas Mavericks 122-98. With this game being in altitude, it should be exciting. Let’s dive into this game and cook up a winning slip!
Sacramento Kings vs. Denver Nuggets Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Sacramento Kings | +6 (-112) | Over 235.5 (-108) | +190 |
| Denver Nuggets | -6 (-108) | Under 235.5 (-112) | -230 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Sacramento Kings vs. Denver Nuggets Match Details
- Fixture: Sacramento Kings @ Denver Nuggets
- Date and Time: March 5ht, 2025 @ 9 PM EST
Key Stats
Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings are coming off a dominating win over the Dallas Mavericks, 122-98. Zach LaVine had a solid performance with 22 points and three rebounds while shooting a very efficient 8/12 from the floor, including 4/5 from three. Jonas Valanciunas stepped up and had a good game without Domantas Sabonis with 14 points, nine rebounds, and two blocks. Keegan Murray had a great game in his limited minutes due to the blowout. Murray finished with 18 points, five rebounds, and a team-high +29 when he was on the floor. The Kings are in 8th place in the Western Conference with a record of 32-28.
Defensively, the Kings are below average. They rank 19th in points allowed per game, 17th in opponent field goal percentage, 29th in opponent three-point percentage, 21st in blocks per game, 21st in steals per game, 10th in rebounds per game, and 15th in defensive rating. Regarding injuries, Domantas Sabonis has been ruled out indefinitely for a hamstring injury, and Malik Monk is questionable for this game because of a toe injury. Over their last 10 games, the Kings have a record of 7-3, including 6-4-0 against the spread.
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are coming off a tough loss on the road to the Boston Celtics, 110 to 103. Despite the loss, Nikola Jokić had a standard Nikola Jokić game. He finished the game with 20 points, 14 rebounds, and nine assists. Jamal Murray also had a sound game with 26 points, six rebounds, and seven assists while shooting 11/20 from the floor, including 2/7 from downtown. Despite a nice statistical game, Christian Braun was subpar in the loss. Braun finished with 24 points, six rebounds, three assists, and four steals while shooting 10/22 from the floor, including 2/8 from three. The Denver Nuggets sit in third place in the Western Conference with a record of 39-22.
Defensively, the Denver Nuggets are slightly below average. They rank 22nd in points allowed per game, 13th in opponent field goal percentage, 20th in opponent three-point percentage, 20th in blocks per game, 11th in steals per game, 4th in rebounds per game, and 17th in defensive rating. Regarding injuries, Nikola Jokić, Aaron Gordon, and Peyton Watson are questionable for this game, while Julian Strawther has been ruled out. Over their last 10 games, the Nuggets have a record of 7-3, including 6-4-0 against the spread.
Prediction
The Denver Nuggets will defend home court, defeat the Sacramento Kings, and cover the six-point spread in this game. Without Domantas Sabonis, Nikola Jokić will get whatever he wants whenever he wants. Denver has been a dominant team at home all season long, with a record of 20 and nine. Despite the Kings playing well over their last 10 games, if Malik Monk cannot play, they have little to no chance in this game. Denver is too good, especially on the offensive side of the court, for this game to stay close. They are one of the best offenses in the league, and I expect them to show that tonight against the Sacramento Kings.
Final Pick
Denver Nuggets -6 (-108)
