The defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors trailed their first-round Western Conference playoff series against the Sacramento Kings 2-0 but now lead 3-2 and can close it out Friday at home with the Dubs as 7-point favourites on the NBA odds. 

Kings vs. Warriors NBA Playoffs Betting Odds

With Golden State becoming the first road team to win in the series Wednesday, 123-116, it now leads 3-2. The sixth-seeded Warriors are -1000 on the updated series line and the third-seeded Kings +524. The favoured exact result is Golden State in six at -200 (I agree), followed by in seven at +200 and Kings in seven at +962. Should there be a Game 7, it would be back in Sacramento on Sunday. 

The winner of this series would face either the Memphis Grizzlies or Los Angeles Lakers in the conference semifinals. Either of these teams would have home-court advantage against LeBron and the seventh-seeded Lakers, but neither would against Ja Morant and the second-seeded Grizzlies. 

Sacramento is 12-3 ATS in its past 15 at Golden State.

Sacramento Kings

It has been generally proven that teams have to learn to advance in the playoffs – look at Michael Jordan’s Bulls, for example, as they had to learn to beat Boston and Detroit in the East, and it took a while, before MJ started winning titles. This season has been widely successful for the Kings regardless as they are in the playoffs for the first time since 2006. Maybe next year they can take a second step forward, but it’s very tough to see them winning Game 6 on the road (can cover the spread, though). All-Star guard De’Aaron Fox played through a fractured index finger on his shooting hand in the 123-116 home loss on Wednesday. It may have affected him some as Fox was 9-for-25 overall and 3-for-10 from depth with six turnovers while wearing a brace on that ginger. He did have 24 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. The Kings turned it over 19 times and were outscored 19-14 on points off turnovers. Sacramento is 4-1 ATS in its pat five following an ATS. 

Golden State Warriors

Golden State had just 11 regular-season road wins, easily the fewest for any playoff team, but its postseason experience was clearly a difference in Game 5. The Dubs shot 52.1 per cent from the field and had 33 assists in the victory at Sacramento – under Steve Kerr, the Warriors rarely lose when they have at least 30 assists. Steph Curry led the way with 31 points despite hitting just 2-for-10 from deep. Klay Thompson had 25 and Toronto native Andrew Wiggins 20. Draymond Green came off the bench for a second game in a row and had a surprising 21 points to go with seven assists, four rebounds and four steals. Golden State has now won at least one road game in an astonishing 28 consecutive playoff series, by far an NBA record. The Kings’ best chance to win this series probably was in Game 3 when they were up 2-0 and Green was suspended, but Golden State won easily and hasn’t looked back. The Warriors are 2-6 ATS in their past eight following an ATS win.

Game 6 Prediction: Who Will Win Kings vs. Warriors?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Kings Team Leaders

SAC

Points	De'Aaron Fox 25.01
Assists	Domantas Sabonis 7.25
Rebounds	Domantas Sabonis 12.32
FG%	Neemias Queta 66.7
Steals	De'Aaron Fox 1.14
Blocks	Keegan Murray 0.53

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 29.43
Assists	Draymond Green 6.85
Rebounds	Kevon Looney 9.27
FG%	Kevon Looney 63
Steals	Donte DiVincenzo 1.35
Blocks	Draymond Green 0.82

SAC

Points	De'Aaron Fox 27.43
Assists	De'Aaron Fox 7.71
Rebounds	Domantas Sabonis 11
FG%	Alex Len 77.8
Steals	De'Aaron Fox 2.14
Blocks	Kevin Huerter 1.29

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 30.46
Assists	Draymond Green 6.83
Rebounds	Kevon Looney 13.08
FG%	Kevon Looney 57.8
Steals	Draymond Green 1.5
Blocks	Andrew Wiggins 1.15

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Warriors Team Leaders

SAC

Points	De'Aaron Fox 25.01
Assists	Domantas Sabonis 7.25
Rebounds	Domantas Sabonis 12.32
FG%	Neemias Queta 66.7
Steals	De'Aaron Fox 1.14
Blocks	Keegan Murray 0.53

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 29.43
Assists	Draymond Green 6.85
Rebounds	Kevon Looney 9.27
FG%	Kevon Looney 63
Steals	Donte DiVincenzo 1.35
Blocks	Draymond Green 0.82

SAC

Points	De'Aaron Fox 27.43
Assists	De'Aaron Fox 7.71
Rebounds	Domantas Sabonis 11
FG%	Alex Len 77.8
Steals	De'Aaron Fox 2.14
Blocks	Kevin Huerter 1.29

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 30.46
Assists	Draymond Green 6.83
Rebounds	Kevon Looney 13.08
FG%	Kevon Looney 57.8
Steals	Draymond Green 1.5
Blocks	Andrew Wiggins 1.15

Injuries

Sacramento

Harrison Barnes (SF)

Prob Sat Ankle - 13 / 04 / 23

Davion Mitchell (PG)

Prob Sat Knee - 08 / 04 / 23

Kevin Huerter (SG)

Prob Sun Rest - 07 / 04 / 23

Trey Lyles (PF)

Prob Fri Shoulder - 06 / 04 / 23

Davion Mitchell (PG)

Prob Fri Knee - 06 / 04 / 23

Malik Monk (SG)

Prob Sun Leg - 06 / 04 / 23

Malik Monk (SG)

Prob Tues Leg - 02 / 04 / 23

Matthew Dellavedova (PG)

Out indefinitely Finger - 30 / 03 / 23

Neemias Queta (C)

Ques Wed Illness - 27 / 03 / 23

Trey Lyles (PF)

Prob Mon Shoulder - 17 / 03 / 23

Golden State

Andrew Wiggins (SF)

Ques Fri Ribs - 11 / 05 / 23

Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF)

Ques Fri Toe - 07 / 05 / 23

Kevon Looney (PF)

Prob Thurs Illness - 04 / 05 / 23

Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF)

Prob Sat Toe - 28 / 04 / 23

Jordan Poole (SG)

Prob Sun Ankle - 22 / 04 / 23

Draymond Green (PF)

Elig Sun Suspension - 19 / 04 / 23

Jordan Poole (SG)

Prob Thurs Ankle - 19 / 04 / 23

Andrew Wiggins (SF)

Prob Thurs Shoulder - 19 / 04 / 23

Jordan Poole (SG)

Ques Mon Ankle - 16 / 04 / 23

Stephen Curry (PG)

Prob Sun Hip - 08 / 04 / 23

Injuries

Sacramento

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Harrison Barnes (SF)	Prob Sat	Ankle - 13 / 04 / 23	4-3	3-4	+ -
Barnes has an ankle injury, but it is projected that he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Warriors.
Davion Mitchell (PG)	Prob Sat	Knee - 08 / 04 / 23	5-4	3-6	+ -
Mitchell is nursing left knee soreness, but it is anticipated that he will face the Warriors in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Kevin Huerter (SG)	Prob Sun	Rest - 07 / 04 / 23	5-4	3-6	+ -
Huerter sat out the last game as he was given a day of rest, but it is anticipated that he will play on Sunday against the Nuggets.
Trey Lyles (PF)	Prob Fri	Shoulder - 06 / 04 / 23	6-4	3-7	+ -
Lyles is dealing with a shoulder ailment, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Warriors on Friday.
Davion Mitchell (PG)	Prob Fri	Knee - 06 / 04 / 23	6-4	3-7	+ -
Mitchell has a left knee injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Friday's showdown with the Warriors.
Malik Monk (SG)	Prob Sun	Leg - 06 / 04 / 23	6-4	3-7	+ -
Monk missed the previous contest with a lower left leg injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up on Sunday against the Nuggets.
Malik Monk (SG)	Prob Tues	Leg - 02 / 04 / 23	7-5	5-7	+ -
Monk missed the previous contest due to lower left leg soreness, but it is projected that he will lace up for Tuesday's battle with the Pelicans.
Matthew Dellavedova (PG)	Out indefinitely	Finger - 30 / 03 / 23	8-6	5-9	+ -
Dellavedova is idle after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured right index finger, and he will miss an indeterminate amount of time.
Neemias Queta (C)	Ques Wed	Illness - 27 / 03 / 23	8-7	5-10	+ -
Queta missed the previous game with an illness, and it is unclear if he will play Wednesday against the Trail Blazers.
Trey Lyles (PF)	Prob Mon	Shoulder - 17 / 03 / 23	11-9	9-11	+ -
Lyles sat out the last match due to right shoulder soreness, but he is expected to take on the Jazz on Monday.

Golden State

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Andrew Wiggins (SF)	Ques Fri	Ribs - 11 / 05 / 23	1-1	1-1	+ -
Wiggins is dealing with a left costal cartilage fracture, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Lakers in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF)	Ques Fri	Toe - 07 / 05 / 23	2-2	2-2	+ -
Baldwin Jr. missed the previous two games with left toe soreness, and it is up in the air if he will play in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Lakers.
Kevon Looney (PF)	Prob Thurs	Illness - 04 / 05 / 23	2-3	3-2	+ -
Looney is nursing an illness, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF)	Prob Sat	Toe - 28 / 04 / 23	4-4	4-4	+ -
Baldwin Jr. is managing left toe soreness, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Lakers.
Jordan Poole (SG)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 22 / 04 / 23	5-5	5-5	+ -
Poole is expected to suit up for Game 4 of the Western Conference first round versus the Kings despite a left ankle sprain.
Draymond Green (PF)	Elig Sun	Suspension - 19 / 04 / 23	5-6	5-6	+ -
Green has been handed a one-game suspension for stepping on an opponent's chest, but he is expected to return to the court in time for Game 4 of the Western Conference first round versus the Kings.
Jordan Poole (SG)	Prob Thurs	Ankle - 19 / 04 / 23	5-6	5-6	+ -
Poole is tending to a left ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will dress for Game 3 with the Kings in the Western Conference first round.
Andrew Wiggins (SF)	Prob Thurs	Shoulder - 19 / 04 / 23	5-6	5-6	+ -
Wiggins is nursing right shoulder soreness, but it is not expected to affect his status against the Kings in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round.
Jordan Poole (SG)	Ques Mon	Ankle - 16 / 04 / 23	6-7	7-6	+ -
Poole is tending to a left ankle sprain, leaving his status for Game 2 of the Western Conference first round versus the Kings up in the air.
Stephen Curry (PG)	Prob Sun	Hip - 08 / 04 / 23	8-7	8-7	+ -
Curry is dealing with a right hip contusion, but it is predicted that he will lace up versus the Trail Blazers on Sunday.