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A Pacific division rivalry is on tap in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, as the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings square off in a series that begins this Sunday at Golden 1 Center. Which team takes the 1-0 lead?
Read on for more about this Warriors vs Kings matchup in the 2022-23 NBA Playoffs, including the latest odds, pick, and prediction to win this showdown, as brought to you by JefeBet. Also, don’t forget to check out the other NBA game previews here to help you make the best betting decisions.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings NBA Playoffs Game 1 on April 16, 2023
- Where: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA
- When: Sunday, April 16, 2023, 1:00 PM ET
- NBA Betting Odds: View NBA Odds
Betting on the Golden State Warriors
- Regular Season Record: 44-38
Regardless of their seed, the Warriors will always command respect in the NBA Playoffs. After all, they are the reigning and defending NBA champions. Moreover, the Warriors just got healthier and fuller, with Andrew Wiggins ready to give it a go again after missing a ton of games in the second half of the regular season.
Wiggins played in only 37 games in the regular season and averaged 17.1 points while shooting 39.6 percent from deep. His re-insertion the Warriors’ roster provides a solid secondary source of offense for the Warriors and a versatile tool on defense. Golden State also has the unquestioned advantage in playoff experience over Sacramento, a franchise that had not been to the postseason in nearly two decades before this season.
Betting on the Sacramento Kings
- Regular Season Record: 48-34
Say what you want to say about the lack of experience of the Kings in the playoffs, but this team is confident it can carry over the success it had in the regular season into the postseason. The fact that they have the home-court advantage in this playoffs series versus the Warriors should also bolster the confidence of Sacramento.
Much has been said about the immense struggles of Golden State to win games on the road. The Warriors had an awful 11-30 record in away games in the regular season. Conversely, the Kings went 23-18 as a home team. It’s also hard to underestimate the Kings’ offense, which is averaging 120.7 points on 49.4 FG% this season.
The Warriors expose Sacramento’s playoff inexperience as their offense clicks in the second half to break away after a close fight in the first two periods.
Prediction: The Warriors win, 121-113.
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