Denver Nuggets vs Sacramento Kings 12/28/2022 Free Expert Picks, Odds and Predictions
The Denver Nuggets and the Kings will see action for the second night in a row. The Nuggets came in Tuesday’s clash against Sacramento searching for their fifth consecutive victory. Last Sunday, Denver rolled over the Phoenix Suns 128-125 in T but did not cover a 4-point spread at home court. The Nuggets rallied from a 12-point second-half lag to outscore the Suns 15-12 in overtime. Denver is on top at 20-11 in the Western Conference and leads in the NW.
The Nuggets are boiling hot after winning eight of their last nine matches overall; the team will be gunning for a 6th straight victory after outplaying the Kings in a 113-106 road win last night. PF Michael Porter Jr. led the team with 30 points on 12 of 20 shooting. PG Jamal Murray added 25 points with seven dimes while Nikola Jokic made 20 points with nine boards and 11 assists. The Nuggets shot 47 percent from the field and 13 of 37 from the 3-point line after taking off to a poor start scoring just 20 points in the first quarter to lag by as many as 20 points. The team didn’t give up and exploded for 66 points in the second half to pull off the rally.
- The Denver Nuggets are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 matches with the Kings.
- The Nuggets are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games against Sacramento.
- Denver is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on the road.
Denver Nuggets vs Sacramento Kings 12/28/2022 Free Expert Picks, Odds and Predictions
The Sacramento Kings will also be playing a back-to-back match against Denver on Wednesday after playing at home against the Nuggets on Tuesday. The Kings are 17-14 and third in the Pacific Division, one game behind the first-place Los Angeles Clippers. Sacramento lost to the Washington Wizards 125-111 on Monday night. Domantas Sabonis injured his left thumb but is listed as questionable, as he will attempt to play through the injury.
The Kings are in a rut after losing five of their last eight games; they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after bowing out to the Nuggets last night. PG De’Aaron Fox led the team with 26 points on 10 of 16 shooting, SG Kevin Huerter added 21 points while SF Harrison Barnes chipped in with 13 points and eight rebounds. The Kings shot 48% from the field and 10 of 35 from the 3-point stripe. Sacramento rolled over the first half and looked like a takeaway match leading by 20 points. The Kings did not put the Nuggets away, costing the game in the process.
- The total went OVER in 10 of Sacramento’s last 15 matches with the Nuggets.
- The total spilled OVER in 7 of the Kings’ last 10 games at home.
- Sacramento is 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games when playing at home against Denver.
Denver Nuggets vs. Sacramento Kings. The NBA pick for this match is the Denver Nuggets. The play here is the Nuggets. Sacramento’s second-leading scorer and its leading rebounder and leader in assists Domantas Sabonis have hurt his left thumb and although expected to play will not be 100%, especially playing for the second consecutive night. Sacramento covered the number in five of the last six played at home with Denver. Prediction, Denver will win 115-109.
NBA Starting Time: 10:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Golden 1 Center
Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2022
TV: NBC Sports California
NBA Odds: Denver Nuggets -2.5
NBA Totals: 241.5
