The Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings match up in Game 2 of their first-round 2023 NBA playoffs tilt on Monday night. The Kings are looking to defend their home court and take a 2-0 lead before the series shifts over to San Francisco. The Warriors have had the Kings’ number in recent history, winning seven of the last nine games against Sacramento. Jordan Poole is questionable with a sprained ankle.Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif. Caesars Sportsbook lists Golden State as a 1.5-point favorite in the latest Warriors vs. Kings odds. The over/under for total points is 239.5. Before making any Kings vs. Warriors picks, be sure to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer model.The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons. The model entered the second week of the 2023 NBA playoffs a stunning 71-37 on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning nearly $3,000. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.Now, the model has set its sights on Warriors vs. Kings and just locked in its picks and NBA playoff predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Kings vs. Warriors:
Warriors vs. Kings: Warriors -1.5Warriors vs. Kings Over-Under: 239.5 pointsWarriors vs. Kings money line: Sacramento +105, Golden State -125GS: Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS lossSAC: Under is 4-1 in Kings’ last 5 games overallWarriors vs. Kings picks: See picks at SportsLine
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Why the Kings can coverCenter Domantas Sabonis is a very impactful and effective difference-maker. Sabonis plays with great instincts, constantly getting in the right position to make a play. The 26-year-old has a nice touch around the rim and is fearless on the glass. In Game 1, he finished with 12 points, 16 rebounds, and three blocks.Forward Harrison Barnes is an all-around player who is an underrated defender while having the skillset offensively to create his own shot. The North Carolina product is a good shooter and can soar to the rack. On Saturday, Barnes totaled 13 points, seven rebounds, and swiped three steals. See which team to pick here.Why the Warriors can coverDespite falling in Game 1, the Warriors’ offense was cooking. Golden State made 48% of its field-goal attempts and had five players score in double figures. Guard Stephen Curry continues to lead the way as he has an unlimited shooting range and knows how to create space from defenders. The nine-time All-Star selection racked up 30 points, six boards, and made six 3-pointers on Saturday.
Guard Klay Thompson is always ready to ball in the postseason. Thompson is another sniper on the perimeter due to his exceptional shot-making ability and effortless shooting stroke. The Washington State product added 21 points, six rebounds, and five assists. He also added five 3-pointers in the Game 1 loss. See which team to back here.How to make Warriors vs. Kings picks SportsLine’s model has simulated Kings vs. Warriors and is leaning Over on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 243 points. The model also says one side hits well over 50% of the time. You can only get the pick at SportsLine.So who Warriors vs. Kings? And which side hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that is 71-37 on its NBA picks, and find out.