Warriors vs Kings Preview

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The Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings are set to face off at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, with both teams looking to strengthen their positions in the Western Conference. The Warriors, currently 10th in the conference, have shown improvement since the addition of Jimmy Butler, while the Kings are ninth and have a strong home record, with an 8-2 mark in their last ten games at Golden 1 Center. The Warriors' point-of-attack defense has been a significant concern, with opposing guards consistently scoring high points against them, and they will need to address this issue to become more consistent winners.

The latest odds for the game give the Warriors an implied team point total of 116.91, and the Kings 116.13. Expert picks and predictions are leaning towards the Warriors, with Brad Thomas suggesting a bet on Golden State -2 (-110). The Warriors' model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread, and over/under bet for every game on the NBA calendar, based on data points like recent performance, head-to-head player matchups, trends information, and projected game totals. The best bets for the game include the Warriors to win and the over/under total.

Important stats and trends to know ahead of the game include the Kings' record against teams with winning records, with 12 losses in their last 20 games. The Warriors have lost five consecutive games to the Kings, including a demolition in the Play-In Tournament game last April. However, they have won three of four games since Butler's arrival. The Warriors will need to contain the Kings' guards, including Zach LaVine and Malik Monk, who are capable of dropping 30 points in any game. Brandin Podziemski is projected to match up against Monk, and he will need to take on the challenge of defending him to help the Warriors secure a win.

The game will be a significant test for the Warriors' defense, and they will need to improve their defensive strategy to contain the Kings' offense. The Warriors have allowed high-scoring games from opposing guards, including 42 points to Dallas' Kyrie Irving and 52 points to Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. They will need to find a way to stop the Kings' guards and protect their paint to secure a win. The game will be broadcast on NBC Sports Bay Area, with coverage beginning at 6 p.m. PT and tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m.

Here are the recent scores between the two teams:

• GSW 132, SAC 108
• GSW 115, SAC 109

The Warriors will need to build on their recent performances and find a way to address their defensive flaws to push for a playoff spot. With 27 games remaining in the regular season, this game is crucial for the Warriors to prove themselves as a consistent winner.

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