It’s Game 2, and the Sacramento Kings are set to face the Golden State Warriors on Monday, April 17. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 pm ET while airing on TNT. Despite falling behind 1-0 in the series, the Warriors enter this game as 1.5-point road favorites with the total set at 240. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Kings vs. Warriors predictions below.
Kings vs. Warriors Odds
- Spread: Warriors -1.5
- Total: 240
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Game Info
- Date: Monday, April 17
- Time: 10 pm ET
- Location: Golden 1 Center – Sacramento, CA
- TV: TNT
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Kings Betting Trends
- Kings are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.
- Under is 4-1 in Kings last 5 overall.
- Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in Sacramento.
Warriors Betting Trends
- Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
- Under is 4-1 in Warriors last 5 games following a ATS loss.
- Warriors are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Kings vs. Warriors Predictions
The Kings held on for a victory in Game 1 behind De’Aaron Fox’s 38 points. It was a tight game throughout, but Stephen Curry couldn’t hit a three-pointer as the buzzer sounded to force overtime. We should see another back-and-forth contest, as this is one of the most captivating first-round series in the playoffs.
The zig-zag theory is a common, yet profitable approach to betting on the playoffs. Here’s how it works: within a series, bet on the team that lost outright in the previous game. Take them against the spread. In this case, Warriors -1 would be the bet.
That feels like the right side as well. The Warriors have more experience in the playoffs, and Golden State should have the upper hand the longer this series goes on. Steve Kerr, Stephen Curry, and company should make the necessary adjustments to even the series and cover this short spread.
The Pick: Warriors -1.5 | -110 at FanDuel Sportsbook
