Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors 4/23/2023 Picks, Odds and Predictions
West 1st Round – Game 4, SAC leads series 2-1
The NBA playoff game between the Sacramento Kings and the Golden State Warriors is set to take place at the Chase Center on a Sunday afternoon. The Kings, who secured the third seed in the playoffs and won the Pacific Division title for the first time since 2013, won the first two games at home. In their recent road loss, the Kings struggled with turnovers, committing 15, and had a subpar shooting percentage of just 38% from the field in a 114-97 defeat.
Despite the loss, the Kings had standout performances from their All-Star players. Guard De’Aaron Fox led the team with 26 points, along with nine rebounds and nine assists, while All-Star center Domantas Sabonis contributed 15 points and a whopping 16 rebounds. However, the Kings struggled from beyond the arc, missing 36 of their 47 three-point attempts. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 27.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free-throw line. Sacramento is allowing 32.1 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 48 rebounds per game.
- Sacramento is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 matches with the Warriors.
- The Sacramento Kings are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games against Golden State.
- The total remained UNDER in 5 of the Kings’ last 6 games on the road.
Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors 4/23/2023 Picks, Odds and Predictions
In the Bay Area, the Golden State Warriors, known for their dominant home record of 33 wins out of 41 games during the regular season, showcased their prowess in Game Three. They took control early, heading into halftime with a 53-41 lead and extending it to a 23-point advantage in the second half. The defending NBA Champions outrebounded the Kings by a margin of 59-53 and assisted on 31 of their 40 made field goals.
The Warriors were led by their star guard Steph Curry, who poured in a game-high 36 points on efficient 12-for-25 shooting, along with six rebounds. Forward Andrew Wiggins also contributed with 20 points on 8-for-16 shooting and seven rebounds. In the absence of suspended forward Draymond Green, Jordan Poole stepped up, starting in his place and finishing with 16 points for the Warriors. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 32.1 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Dubs are allowing 27.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47 rebounds per game.
- The total stayed UNDER in 8 of Golden State’s last 12 meetings with the Kings.
- The Golden State Warriors are 13-1 SU in their last 14 games at home.
- The Warriors are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games at home against Sacramento.
Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors. The NBA pick for this contest is the Golden State Warriors. Golden State PG Gary Payton II (illness) did not play in Thursday’s victory and is unsure to suit up for this contest. The Kings led the league in offensive efficiency and the Warriors played at the fastest tempo. Look for improved shooting in a game that goes over the total. Final Score Prediction, Golden State Warriors win 123-116.
NBA Starting Time: 3:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Chase Center in San Francisco, CA
Date: Sunday, April 23, 2023
TV: ABC
NBA Odds: Golden State Warriors -7.5
NBA Totals: 237.5
