Adam Williams presents his prediction for the NBA match.
The Sacramento Kings continue to delight their fans with impressive performances, securing four victories in their last five games, including two wins at home. The Denver Nuggets, on the other hand, have been relying heavily on their star player Nikola Jokić but have shown inconsistency on the road, with just one win out of their last four away matches. The Nuggets will face a tough challenge against the Sacramento Kings' robust defence.
Sacramento Kings
The Kings come into this matchup riding high after winning three of their last four games. Their leading trio—De'Aaron Fox (26.1 points), DeMar DeRozan (22.8), and Domantas Sabonis (21.6)—regularly scores over 20 points each. Playing at home, the team have scored over 120 points in their last three games, including a victory over the Houston Rockets (120:111). At their home court, the Kings have held opponents to more than 120 points on just two occasions out of 13 games. On average this season, they allow 112.5 points per game at home.
Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets have clinched victories in their last two games, but these wins against the weakened Atlanta Hawks and the inconsistent Los Angeles Clippers aren't particularly impressive. Even though Nikola Jokić (averaging 31.5 points) remains one of the league's top players, he can't carry the team alone. No other player averages over 20 points per game. In their last 14 games, the Nuggets scored more than 122 points only twice, with an average of 118.7 points. Additionally, in head-to-head matchups with Sacramento Kings, they haven't scored more than 120 points in five consecutive games.
Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
Considering the Kings' strong defence, it will be challenging for the visitors to score even 120 points. The Kings are showing a high level of confidence on their home court, and Nikola Jokić's efforts alone won't suffice for the Denver Nuggets. Hence, we would opt for the bet on the Nuggets' individual total.
