Kings vs Nuggets Pick, Prediction and Betting Odds 3-9-22
Kings vs Nuggets Betting Preview
NBA analyst Eric Pauly offers his Kings vs Nuggets betting preview for Wednesday, March 9. At the time of posting, Denver has opened as a 4.5-point road favorite in Sacramento, with the total sitting at 239.5 points.
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| Wednesday, March 9 | NBA Betting Notes |
|---|---|
| Point Spread: | Denver Nuggets -4.5 at Sacramento Kings |
| Total: | 239.5 Points |
| Game Time: | 10:10pm ET / 7:10pm PT |
| Arena: | Golden 1 Center in Sacramento |
| TV: | NBC Sports California |
Kings vs Nuggets Analysis
The Denver Nuggets have won four of their last five games including three in a row. They will travel to Sacramento to take on the Kings who have lost two straight.
This is the fourth and final matchup between these teams this season and the Nuggets are looking to sweep the season series. While the Nuggets are 3-0 in games vs the Kings, they are only 2-1 against the spread vs them this season.
Trade Regrets?
Over their last ten games, the Sacramento Kings are 3-7. At the moment, it is hard to justify the trades they made during the deadline. The Kings have played significantly worse since trading away Haliburton and Hield and there is no sign that they will be improving.
The Kings are 10-11 against the spread as a home underdog this season and they need to take this matchup to avoid being swept by the Nuggets this season.
Nuggets on a Roll
The Denver Nuggets have been one of the hottest teams in basketball over the past few weeks. Over their last ten games, the Nuggets are 9-1 and are averaging 120.7 points per game. Nikola Jokic continues to make a stronger and stronger case for another MVP award every night on the court.
One issue the Nuggets do have is that they tend to play down to their opponents’ skill level. Not to say they don’t try against lesser teams, but they have closer games than they should. The Nuggets one loss of their last ten games was at home against the Thunder.
Kings vs Nuggets Prediction
While I am skeptical of how the Nuggets play inferior opponents, I think the Nuggets are seriously rolling right now. They only beat the Kings by five points last time they played in Denver in February, but I think the line of Nuggets -4.5 is a bit too low.
I recommend taking the Nuggets -4.5 and laying the points in this matchup. The Kings have played the Nuggets close recently, but the Kings are on a downward spiral while the Nuggets are looking to improve their seeding in the Western Conference playoff race.
NBA Stat Sheet
Each day, WagerTalk handicapper Ralph Michaels puts together his NBA Stat Sheet, which offers a head-to-head comparison for how teams are performing in a number of key areas heading into a game. Check out Wednesday’s sheet, with notes on tonight’s Kings vs Nuggets contest.
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Meet the Author
Eric Pauly, @slimeaction on Twitter, graduated from Binghamton University with a degree in Finance. Eric is a die-hard Washington Commanders and New York Knicks fan and enjoys watching and writing about the NFL, NBA and MLB. His favorite gambling movements include hitting a +1000 future on Washington to win the NFC East in 2020 and predicting Jonathan Taylor’s breakout season with a +900 ticket for him to win the 2021 NFL rushing title. Aside from the sports betting industry, Eric also enjoys good eats, dynasty fantasy football leagues, daily fantasy sports and playing the guitar.
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