Looking for Kings vs. Nuggets predictions? We have you covered as the Nuggets travel to take on the Kings on Friday, Feb 9 at 10:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 232 with the Kings favored by 1.5 at home. Keep reading to get our Kings vs. Nuggets player props and predictions.
Kings vs. Nuggets Odds
- Spread: Kings -1.5
- Total 232
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Feb 9
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento CA
- TV: NBCS
Nuggets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Nuggets have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their last three road contests, Denver has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 99 points per game.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Nuggets have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
Kings Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Kings have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across their last three home contests, Sacramento has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 122 points per game.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Kings have a straight up record of 2-1, while going 1-2 against the spread.
Will the Nuggets Defense Show Up on the Road?
The Nuggets have a record of 36-16 this season, which is good for 2nd place in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they are 16-5 compared to 20-11 against the West.
On the road, the Nuggets are 15-12 straight up and 10-16 against the spread. Their ATS win streak on the road is at two games. As the underdog, their ATS record is 3-3.
Denver’s O/U record for the season is 18-33-1, and the under has hit in their last two games. Today’s O/U line is set at 232, and their games have averaged 225.3 points per game.
In their last game, the Nuggets defeated the Lakers by a score of 114-106. The O/U line for that game was 232.5, and Denver covered the spread as 3-point favorites.
So far this season, the Nuggets have been one of the most efficient teams in the league when it comes to two-point shooting. They are currently 2nd in the NBA in two-point field goals made per game and are 9th in two-point shooting percentage at 55%. However, they are just 26th in three-point shooting, making 11.6 threes per game.
Overall, Denver is 17th in the league in scoring at 114.8 points per game. However, when they play on the road, they are averaging just 110.4 points per game. In terms of pace, the Nuggets are the slowest team in the NBA, averaging just 95.7 possessions per game.
When it comes to free throws, Denver is 29th in the league in both attempts and makes at 20.6 and 15.6 per game, respectively. In terms of offensive rebounds, the Nuggets are 8th in the league at 11.1 per game, and they are 4th in assists at 28.8 per game.
On defense, the Nuggets come into the game ranked 4th in the league in points allowed at 110.5 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 105.7 points per contest (13th). On two point field goal attempts, the Nuggets’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 52.8% and allowing 35.9% from beyond the arc.
Does Sacramento Have What it Takes at Home?
Sacramento has lost two straight games and is 29-21 overall, which is good for 7th place in the Western Conference. In the Pacific Division, they are currently in 3rd place.
For the season, the Kings are 26-24 against the spread and have gone 10-13 ATS at home. Today, they are favored by 1.5 points and have a 18-19 ATS record as the favorite.
The Kings’ O/U record for the season is 25-24-1, and they have gone over the total in four straight games. This year, their games have averaged 236.5 points per game, and today’s O/U line is set at 232.
In their last game, the Kings lost to the Pistons by a score of 133-120. Sacramento was favored by 13 points in that game, and the O/U line was 239. The Kings did not cover the spread in the game.
When playing at home, the Kings are averaging 121.3 points per game, which is 7th in the NBA. Overall, Sacramento is 9th in scoring at 118.4 points per game. In terms of pace, the Kings are 7th in the league at 100.3 possessions per game.
One of the strengths of the Kings’ offense is their three-point shooting. Sacramento is 3rd in the NBA in both three-point attempts and makes, averaging 14.9 threes per game. Overall, the Kings are hitting 37% of their shots from beyond the arc.
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, Sacramento is 18th in the league in attempts and 25th in makes. In terms of two-point shooting, the Kings are 11th in the NBA at 48%.
Currently, the Kings’ defense holds the 22nd rank in the NBA, allowing 118.1 points per game. In terms of takeaways, the Kings are causing 12.6 turnovers per game, ranking 14th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 29th in rejections, averaging 3.9 blocked shots each game.
Kings vs. Nuggets Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Nikola Jokic and his points prop of 27.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -119 while the under is at -115. For his matchup against the Kings, we recommend taking the under on Nikola Jokic and his prop bet of 27.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 27.
- The Prop: Nikola Jokic Under 27.5 Points (-115)
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Kings vs. Nuggets Predictions
We’re putting our money on the Kings to win, and have the projected score sitting at 123-117. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Kings at -1.5.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 232, and our model projects the Nuggets and Kings to reach a combined total of 240 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
The Pick: Kings -1.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook