The Denver Nuggets (39-22) and Sacramento Kings (32-28) will meet in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 9 p.m. ET from Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. The game will broadcast live on NBA League Pass.
The Nuggets are 6-point favorites over the Kings on the spread (Nuggets -6), with the over/under set at 235.5 total points. Denver is a -238 favorite to win outright, while Sacramento is +195 to pull off the upset.
Let's get to my Kings vs. Nuggets predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, March 5.
Kings vs Nuggets Prediction, Picks
Moneyline
My Kings vs. Nuggets best bet is on Denver moneyline, with the best line currently available at DraftKings. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
Over/Under
I'm staying away from the total in tonight's contest.
My Pick: Nuggets Moneyline (-235)
Kings vs Nuggets Odds, Lines, Spread
| Kings Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+6 -110 | 235.5 -110 / -110 | +195 |
| Nuggets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-6 -110 | 235.5 -110 / -110 | -238 |
- Kings vs. Nuggets spread: Nuggets -6
- Kings vs. Nuggets over/under: 235.5 total points
- Kings vs. Nuggets moneyline: Kings +195, Nuggets -238
- Kings vs. Nuggets best bet:Nuggets ML
Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets NBA Preview
The Sacramento Kings and the Denver Nuggets will clash at the Ball Arena on Wednesday in a highly anticipated matchup. So far, Denver leads the season series 2-0. The Kings have averaged 116.9 points per game, while Denver has averaged 121.1 points per game.
The Kings enter this contest with a record of 32-28, the eighth-best record in the West. They trail the final playoff spot by 1.5 games. Head coach Doug Christie took over the Kings early in the season after Mike Brown was fired. Since then, he's led the Kings to a record of 19-10.
Sacramento has been red hot lately, winning four straight games and seven of their last ten. They're led by Zach LaVine, with 22.5 points per game and 4 assists in eleven games.
DeMar DeRozan has added 21.9 points per game and 3.9 assists, while big man Domantas Sabonis has averaged a double-double with 19.5 points per game and 14.1 rebounds. Sabonis will miss at least one week as he deals with a hamstring injury.
Meanwhile, the Nuggets have posted the third-best record in the West, 39-22. They can leapfrog the Lakers for second place in the Conference with a win tonight. Denver trails the first-place OKC Thunder by 11 games in the West.
Michael Malone's team has reached the post-season in six consecutive seasons, including a championship run in 2023. Since 2017, the Nuggets have won 45 games in each season. Malone and the Nuggets have won seven of their last ten games, but they're coming off a 110-103 loss to the Boston Celtics on Sunday.
Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic leads the Nuggets with 28.9 points per game, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.4 assists. Former Kentucky standout Jamal Murray has enjoyed a strong season with 21.4 points per game and 6.0 assists. Michael Porter Jr has added 18.5 points and 6.8 boards.
Kings vs Nuggets Best Bet
- Nuggets Moneyline
Kings vs Nuggets Parlay Picks
Nuggets Moneyline
The Nuggets will bounce back from their loss on Sunday with a victory on their home floor tonight. Sacramento has been a strong fade on the road with a 6-10 SU record playing away from home as an underdog.
Jonas Valanciunas Under 15.5 Points
Watch out for Jonas Valanciunas. The veteran big man will play a more significant role tonight in Sabonis' absence. However, the prop total of 15.5 points is too high; we will take advantage of that tonight. Our Action Pro Report projects 13.2 points from the big man tonight.
Nikola Jokic 25+ Points
Three-time MVP Jokic has not exceeded 25 points in back-to-back games or four of his last five. However, tonight is a tremendous spot to buy-low on him. Sacramento ranks 19th in points allowed per game and will struggle to slow down Jokic in Sabonis's absence tonight. Jokic scored 35 points in the team's last matchup.
Same Game Parlay Picks
- Nikola Jokic 25+ Points
- Jonas Valanciunas Under 15.5 Points
- Nuggets ML
Parlay Payout: +252
Nuggets vs. Kings Betting Trends
