Warriors vs. Kings: NBA Play-In Tournament Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – April 16, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 15, 2024

The Golden State Warriors (46-36) visit the Sacramento Kings (46-36) on April 16, 2024 at Golden 1 Center. The Warriors are 2.5-point favorites for this matchup featuring two of the NBA’s sharpest shooting squads, as the Warriors make 14.8 3-pointers per game (second in league), and the Kings make 14.4 (fourth). The matchup’s over/under is 223.

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Warriors vs. Kings Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Warriors -2.5 223

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Injury Report as of April 16

Warriors: Gary Payton: Out (Calf)

Kings: Kevin Huerter: Out (Shoulder), Malik Monk: Out (Knee)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Kings (+2.5)
Total Pick Over (223)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Warriors vs. Kings Stat Rankings

Warriors Avg. (Rank) Kings Avg. (Rank)
117.8 (8th) Points Scored 116.6 (9th)
115.2 (18th) Points Allowed 114.8 (17th)
46.7 (1st) Rebounds 44 (12th)
12.1 (5th) Off. Rebounds 10.8 (12th)
14.8 (2nd) 3pt Made 14.4 (4th)
29.3 (4th) Assists 28.3 (7th)
13.7 (23rd) Turnovers 12.5 (15th)

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Warriors Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Stephen Curry 74 26.4 4.5 5.1 0.7 0.4 4.8
Klay Thompson 77 17.9 3.3 2.3 0.6 0.5 3.5
Jonathan Kuminga 74 16.1 4.8 2.2 0.7 0.5 0.7
Andrew Wiggins 71 13.2 4.5 1.7 0.6 0.6 1.3
Brandin Podziemski 73 9.3 5.8 3.7 0.8 0.2 1.2

Kings Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
De’Aaron Fox 74 26.6 4.6 5.6 2 0.4 2.9
Domantas Sabonis 82 19.4 13.7 8.2 0.9 0.6 0.4
Keegan Murray 77 15.2 5.5 1.7 1 0.8 2.4
Harrison Barnes 82 12.2 3 1.2 0.7 0.1 1.8
Trey Lyles 58 7.2 4.4 1.2 0.3 0.3 1.4

Betting Trends

  • The Warriors have covered the spread 42 times in 82 games.
  • Golden State has an ATS record of 21-24 as 2.5-point favorites or greater.
  • The Warriors have played 82 games this season, and 41 of them have hit the over.
  • Golden State and its opponent have broken the 223-point mark 59 times this season.
  • The over/under in this matchup is 223 points, 9.9 fewer than the average total in this season’s Warriors contests.
  • The Kings are 42-39-1 against the spread this season.
  • Sacramento’s ATS record as a 2.5-point underdog or more is 11-8.
  • The Kings have seen 36 of their 82 games hit the over.
  • Sacramento’s games have gone over 223 points on 52 occasions this year.
  • The average total points scored in Kings games this year (223) is 8.4 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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