Regional rivals the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings get down to business Tuesday night in their Western Conference play-in game.
Pointspread | -2.5 -110 |
Moneyline | -150 |
Over / Under | o +222.5 |
Pointspread | +2.5 -110 |
Moneyline | +125 |
Over / Under | u +222.5 |
Last year’s first-round opponents butt heads once again with all the marbles to play for, only this time it’s at an earlier stage of the postseason. The Golden State Warriors have fought tooth and nail to reach the play-in in a season filled with ups and downs, much like last year. The Sacramento Kings have had a good campaign but did not necessarily improve on last year’s success. With the Western Conference as ferociously competitive as it is, their efforts are rewarded with no better than a play-in spot.
The NBA odds favour the Warriors, pinning them as -2.5 favourites for this match.
Warriors (10) vs. Kings (9) NBA Betting Odds
It’s a shame that this year all fans will get to enjoy is a single play-in game. Last year Golden State and Sacramento fared in a first-round playoff bout that lasted the full seven games, with no shortage of twists and turns along the way. The Warriors eventually won in Game 7.
That fierce competitiveness bled into this season’s contests. The clubs split the four meetings, with the Warriors winning the first two and the Kings the latter two. Each team won once at home and once on the road. The cherry on top is that three of the four matches were decided by a single point. There’s something about Warriors-Kings games that brings out the best in their players.
Steve Kerr’s men have had a decent if unspectacular campaign against the spread, posting a 42-38-2 record. What might be of interest for this matchup is that they were a slightly better road team than a home side – a road warrior, if you will. Golden State finished 25-16 on their travels compared to 21-20 in front of its fans. Gary Payton II is out (calf)
Mike Brown’s ensemble wasn’t any better in dealing with spreads this season, finishing 41-39-2. They’re starting their postseason journey stumbling about, having lost five of their last seven games. Something to consider is that neither Malik Monk (MCL) nor Kevin Huerter (shoulder) are available. Monk is out for the remainder of the season for that matter.
Golden State Warriors (10)
It’s too early to count this group out. They struggled at times this season, even flirting with sub-.500 basketball, but ultimately pulled through to finish a solid 10 games above that mark.
Klay Thompson looks a heck of a lot better these days than at the start of the campaign. Stephen Curry continues to amaze, finishing as the ninth-leading scorer (26.4 points per game). The Warriors as a team were eighth, netting 117.8 on average. The next generation of Golden State stars deserves praise for their play this year, such as Jonathan Kuminga, Brandon Podziemski, and Trayce Jackson-Davis. Chris Paul has morphed into a mighty fine backup point guard. The big question, one that’s getting very fatiguing, is what version of Draymond Green will show up? The savvy vet who can come up big or the one that will get ejected in the first quarter?
Sacramento Kings (9)
The late-season faltering surely has something to do with the absence of Sixth Man of the Year hopeful Monk and shooter Huerter. This team was in prime position to avoid the play in, yet tripped at nearly hurdle down the stretch.
Even so, their attack is nearly as good as Golden State’s overall, as they finished just behind in ninth with 116.6 points a night. It’s very easy to be allured by De’Aaron Fox’s exciting play and numbers, but it feels like this team will go as far as Domantas Sabonis will take them. Keegan Murray and Harrison Barnes will have to be on fire, and now is the time for rookie guard Keon Ellis to make a name for himself.
NBA Play-In Prediction: Who Will Win Warriors vs. Kings?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time | fav | line | total |
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Opening 14 Apr 11:36pm | SAC | -1.5 -110 | O +227.5 -105 |
Closing 17 Apr 4:07am | SAC | -8.5 -105 | O +223.5 -115 |
- Regular Season
Warriors Team Leaders
Points |
26.43 |
Assists |
6.78 |
Rebounds |
7.24 |
FG% |
70.2 |
Steals |
1.21 |
Blocks |
1.12 |
Points |
26.57 |
Assists |
8.21 |
Rebounds |
13.66 |
FG% |
66.7 |
Steals |
2.03 |
Blocks |
0.77 |
- Regular Season
Kings Team Leaders
Points |
26.43 |
Assists |
6.78 |
Rebounds |
7.24 |
FG% |
70.2 |
Steals |
1.21 |
Blocks |
1.12 |
Points |
26.57 |
Assists |
8.21 |
Rebounds |
13.66 |
FG% |
66.7 |
Steals |
2.03 |
Blocks |
0.77 |
Injuries
Draymond Green (PF)
Klay Thompson (SG)
Chris Paul (PG)
Javonte Green (SG)
Jonathan Kuminga (PF)
Dario Saric (SF)
Gary Payton II (PG)
Klay Thompson (SG)
Draymond Green (PF)
Draymond Green (PF)
Olivier-Maxence Prosper (PF)
Trey Lyles (PF)
JaVale McGee (C)
Jordan Ford (PG)
Malik Monk (SG)
Kevin Huerter (SG)
Kevin Huerter (SG)
Trey Lyles (PF)
Davion Mitchell (PG)
De'Aaron Fox (PG)
Injuries
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Draymond Green (PF) | Prob Tues | Knee - 13 / 04 / 24 | 0-3 | 1-1-1 | + - |
Green is tending to a right knee contusion, but it is expected that he will be active for the Western Conference Play-in tournament versus the Kings. |
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Klay Thompson (SG) | Prob Sun | Knee - 13 / 04 / 24 | 0-3 | 1-1-1 | + - |
Thompson is dealing with right knee tendinitis, but it is likely that he will dress Sunday versus the Jazz. |
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Chris Paul (PG) | Prob Sun | Hamstring - 13 / 04 / 24 | 0-3 | 1-1-1 | + - |
Paul is nursing left hamstring tightness, but it is likely that he will partake in Sunday's matchup with the Jazz. |
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Javonte Green (SG) | Ques Sun | Rest - 13 / 04 / 24 | 0-3 | 1-1-1 | + - |
Green may be held out of Sunday's clash against the Knicks for rest purposes. |
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Jonathan Kuminga (PF) | Ques Sun | Pelvis - 12 / 04 / 24 | 1-3 | 2-1-1 | + - |
Kuminga was absent from the last contest due to a right pelvic contusion, and it is uncertain if he will face the Jazz on Sunday. |
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Dario Saric (SF) | Ques Sun | Knee - 12 / 04 / 24 | 1-3 | 2-1-1 | + - |
Saric missed the previous match with lateral joint line pain in his right knee, leaving his status for Sunday's clash against the Jazz in question. |
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Gary Payton II (PG) | Out Tues | Calf - 11 / 04 / 24 | 1-3 | 2-1-1 | + - |
Payton II is managing left calf tightness, and he will not be in the lineup versus the Kings for the Western Conference Play-in tournament. |
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Klay Thompson (SG) | Prob Fri | Knee - 11 / 04 / 24 | 1-3 | 2-1-1 | + - |
Thompson was absent from the previous match with right knee tendinitis, but it is anticipated that he will be active against the Pelicans on Friday. |
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Draymond Green (PF) | Prob Fri | Knee - 10 / 04 / 24 | 1-4 | 3-1-1 | + - |
Green missed the last game due to a right knee contusion, but he is expected to be available for Friday's clash versus the Pelicans. |
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Draymond Green (PF) | Prob Tues | Back - 08 / 04 / 24 | 1-5 | 3-2-1 | + - |
Green was lifted from the last game due to a back injury, but it is likely that he will dress for Tuesday's matchup with the Lakers. |
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Olivier-Maxence Prosper (PF) | Que Wed | Ankle - 25 / 04 / 24 | 0-0 | 0-0 | + - |
Prosper is nursing an ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Celtics in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. |
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Trey Lyles (PF) | Prob Sun | Illness - 14 / 04 / 24 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
Lyles is battling an illness, but it is likely that he will participate in Sunday's matchup versus the Trail Blazers. |
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JaVale McGee (C) | Prob Fri | Illness - 11 / 04 / 24 | 2-2 | 1-3 | + - |
McGee missed the last game with an illness, but it is predicted that he will be available Friday against the Suns. |
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Jordan Ford (PG) | Prob Fri | Hip - 10 / 04 / 24 | 2-2 | 1-3 | + - |
Ford was held from the last match tending to a right hip issue, but it is predicted that he will face the Suns on Friday. |
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Malik Monk (SG) | Mid May | Knee - 29 / 03 / 24 | 6-5 | 3-8 | + - |
Monk is sidelined due to a sprained right MCL, and he is projected to miss four to six weeks. |
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Kevin Huerter (SG) | out for season | Shoulder - 19 / 03 / 24 | 9-8 | 4-13 | + - |
Huerter will miss the remainder of the season with a left shoulder dislocation and labral tear. |
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Kevin Huerter (SG) | Prob Sat | Leg - 13 / 03 / 24 | 11-9 | 4-16 | + - |
Huerter missed the previous match with a right leg contusion, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Knicks on Saturday. |
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Trey Lyles (PF) | Prob Sun | Knee - 13 / 03 / 24 | 11-9 | 4-16 | + - |
Lyles has been idle due to a left MCL sprain, but he is expected to make his return against the Jazz on Sunday. |
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Davion Mitchell (PG) | Prob Sun | Chest - 09 / 03 / 24 | 11-10 | 5-16 | + - |
Mitchell is hampered by right chest soreness, but he is expected to face the Rockets in Sunday's showdown. |
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De'Aaron Fox (PG) | Ques Mon | Knee - 27 / 02 / 24 | 14-13 | 8-19 | + - |
Fox has missed the last two games with a left knee contusion, and it is unknown if he will take the court Monday against the Bulls. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 14 Apr 11:36pm SAC -1.5 -110 O +227.5 -105 Closing 17 Apr 4:07am SAC -8.5 -105 O +223.5 -115 -
- Regular Season
Warriors Team Leaders
Points 26.43
Assists 6.78
Rebounds 7.24
FG% 70.2
Steals 1.21
Blocks 1.12
Points 26.57
Assists 8.21
Rebounds 13.66
FG% 66.7
Steals 2.03
Blocks 0.77
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- Regular Season
Kings Team Leaders
Points 26.43
Assists 6.78
Rebounds 7.24
FG% 70.2
Steals 1.21
Blocks 1.12
Points 26.57
Assists 8.21
Rebounds 13.66
FG% 66.7
Steals 2.03
Blocks 0.77
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Injuries
Draymond Green (PF)
Prob Tues Knee - 13 / 04 / 24Klay Thompson (SG)
Prob Sun Knee - 13 / 04 / 24Chris Paul (PG)
Prob Sun Hamstring - 13 / 04 / 24Javonte Green (SG)
Ques Sun Rest - 13 / 04 / 24Jonathan Kuminga (PF)
Ques Sun Pelvis - 12 / 04 / 24Dario Saric (SF)
Ques Sun Knee - 12 / 04 / 24Gary Payton II (PG)
Out Tues Calf - 11 / 04 / 24Klay Thompson (SG)
Prob Fri Knee - 11 / 04 / 24Draymond Green (PF)
Prob Fri Knee - 10 / 04 / 24Draymond Green (PF)
Prob Tues Back - 08 / 04 / 24Olivier-Maxence Prosper (PF)
Que Wed Ankle - 25 / 04 / 24Trey Lyles (PF)
Prob Sun Illness - 14 / 04 / 24JaVale McGee (C)
Prob Fri Illness - 11 / 04 / 24Jordan Ford (PG)
Prob Fri Hip - 10 / 04 / 24Malik Monk (SG)
Mid May Knee - 29 / 03 / 24Kevin Huerter (SG)
out for season Shoulder - 19 / 03 / 24Kevin Huerter (SG)
Prob Sat Leg - 13 / 03 / 24Trey Lyles (PF)
Prob Sun Knee - 13 / 03 / 24Davion Mitchell (PG)
Prob Sun Chest - 09 / 03 / 24De'Aaron Fox (PG)
Ques Mon Knee - 27 / 02 / 24Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Draymond Green (PF) Prob Tues Knee - 13 / 04 / 24 0-3 1-1-1 + - Green is tending to a right knee contusion, but it is expected that he will be active for the Western Conference Play-in tournament versus the Kings.
Klay Thompson (SG) Prob Sun Knee - 13 / 04 / 24 0-3 1-1-1 + - Thompson is dealing with right knee tendinitis, but it is likely that he will dress Sunday versus the Jazz.
Chris Paul (PG) Prob Sun Hamstring - 13 / 04 / 24 0-3 1-1-1 + - Paul is nursing left hamstring tightness, but it is likely that he will partake in Sunday's matchup with the Jazz.
Javonte Green (SG) Ques Sun Rest - 13 / 04 / 24 0-3 1-1-1 + - Green may be held out of Sunday's clash against the Knicks for rest purposes.
Jonathan Kuminga (PF) Ques Sun Pelvis - 12 / 04 / 24 1-3 2-1-1 + - Kuminga was absent from the last contest due to a right pelvic contusion, and it is uncertain if he will face the Jazz on Sunday.
Dario Saric (SF) Ques Sun Knee - 12 / 04 / 24 1-3 2-1-1 + - Saric missed the previous match with lateral joint line pain in his right knee, leaving his status for Sunday's clash against the Jazz in question.
Gary Payton II (PG) Out Tues Calf - 11 / 04 / 24 1-3 2-1-1 + - Payton II is managing left calf tightness, and he will not be in the lineup versus the Kings for the Western Conference Play-in tournament.
Klay Thompson (SG) Prob Fri Knee - 11 / 04 / 24 1-3 2-1-1 + - Thompson was absent from the previous match with right knee tendinitis, but it is anticipated that he will be active against the Pelicans on Friday.
Draymond Green (PF) Prob Fri Knee - 10 / 04 / 24 1-4 3-1-1 + - Green missed the last game due to a right knee contusion, but he is expected to be available for Friday's clash versus the Pelicans.
Draymond Green (PF) Prob Tues Back - 08 / 04 / 24 1-5 3-2-1 + - Green was lifted from the last game due to a back injury, but it is likely that he will dress for Tuesday's matchup with the Lakers.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Olivier-Maxence Prosper (PF) Que Wed Ankle - 25 / 04 / 24 0-0 0-0 + - Prosper is nursing an ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Celtics in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Trey Lyles (PF) Prob Sun Illness - 14 / 04 / 24 2-0 0-2 + - Lyles is battling an illness, but it is likely that he will participate in Sunday's matchup versus the Trail Blazers.
JaVale McGee (C) Prob Fri Illness - 11 / 04 / 24 2-2 1-3 + - McGee missed the last game with an illness, but it is predicted that he will be available Friday against the Suns.
Jordan Ford (PG) Prob Fri Hip - 10 / 04 / 24 2-2 1-3 + - Ford was held from the last match tending to a right hip issue, but it is predicted that he will face the Suns on Friday.
Malik Monk (SG) Mid May Knee - 29 / 03 / 24 6-5 3-8 + - Monk is sidelined due to a sprained right MCL, and he is projected to miss four to six weeks.
Kevin Huerter (SG) out for season Shoulder - 19 / 03 / 24 9-8 4-13 + - Huerter will miss the remainder of the season with a left shoulder dislocation and labral tear.
Kevin Huerter (SG) Prob Sat Leg - 13 / 03 / 24 11-9 4-16 + - Huerter missed the previous match with a right leg contusion, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Knicks on Saturday.
Trey Lyles (PF) Prob Sun Knee - 13 / 03 / 24 11-9 4-16 + - Lyles has been idle due to a left MCL sprain, but he is expected to make his return against the Jazz on Sunday.
Davion Mitchell (PG) Prob Sun Chest - 09 / 03 / 24 11-10 5-16 + - Mitchell is hampered by right chest soreness, but he is expected to face the Rockets in Sunday's showdown.
De'Aaron Fox (PG) Ques Mon Knee - 27 / 02 / 24 14-13 8-19 + - Fox has missed the last two games with a left knee contusion, and it is unknown if he will take the court Monday against the Bulls.