Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 5, 2025

For the first time this season, the Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors matchup will happen on Sunday. The Kings famously eliminated the Warriors from playoff contention in last season's NBA Play-In Tournament. Both teams have momentum heading into the contest and are looking to extend their winning streak.

The Kings have won three in a row after losing their first game under interim coach Doug Christie. They have defeated Dallas Mavericks, Philadelphia 76ers and Memphis Grizzlies since getting beat by the LA Lakers on Dec. 28.

Meanwhile, the Warriors are coming off their first back-to-back win since late November. They dominated the Sixers on Thursday then outlasted the Grizzlies on Saturday. Sunday's game will be their third contest in four days.

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Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors Game Details and Odds

The Kings-Warriors game is scheduled to take place at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California at 8:30 p.m. EST. It will be available on local channels NBC Sports California in Sacramento and NBC Sports Bay Area in San Francisco.

Fans can also watch it via live stream on NBA League Pass and FuboTV, which are paid subscriptions.

Moneyline: Kings (+124) vs. Warriors (-149)

Spread: Kings +2.5 (-110) vs. Warriors -2.5 (-110)

Total (O/U): Kings o226.5 (-110) vs. Warriors u226.5 (-110)

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Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors Betting Tips

Domantas Sabonis will likely shoulder some playmaking and scoring load against the Golden State Warriors. De'Aaron Fox is expected to miss the game due to injury. Bet on Sabonis to go over 21.5 points on Sunday.

Malik Monk should get more touches if Fox officially sits out the game. Monk has an over/under of 20.5 points and is favored to not even reach 21 points. Go against the odds given Fox's status, which means Monk gets to carry the load in scoring.

Steph Curry missed Saturday's win over the Memphis Grizzlies because of injury management. Curry is a game-time decision against the Sacramento Kings. If he plays, his over/under is 23.5 points and is favored to go over. Bet on the two-time NBA MVP to score at least 24 points.

Andrew Wiggins carried the Warriors' offense against the Grizzlies, scoring 24 points. Wiggins' number is expected to go down if Curry returns to the lineup although Jonathan Kuminga's injury could open up his shots. Take the risk and place your money on Wiggins to score over 18.5 points.

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Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors Prediction

The Golden State Warriors are the slight favorites to beat the Sacramento Kings. With De'Aaron Fox likely absent for the Kings, the Warriors should take advantage, especially if Steph Curry gets cleared before tip-off.

The prediction is a win for Golden State and the total is expected to go over 226.5 points.