Kings vs. Nuggets Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, and best bets for March 5
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The Sacramento Kings (32-28) and Denver Nuggets (39-22) are all set to square off from Ball Arena in Denver.
The Denver Nuggets lost their last game against the Boston Celtics in Boston but are still third in the Western Conference. The Sacramento Kings are on a nice little run, winning four straight and seven of their last 10 games.
The Kings are currently 17-14 on the road with a point differential of 2, while the Nuggets have a 8-2 record in their last ten games at home.
We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
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Game details & how to watch Kings vs. Nuggets live today
Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Time: 9:00PM EST
Site: Ball Arena
City: Denver, CO
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Game odds for Kings vs. Nuggets
The latest odds as of Wednesday:
Odds: Kings (+211), Nuggets (-259)
Spread: Nuggets -6
Over/Under: 236 points
That gives the Kings an implied team point total of 117.04, and the Nuggets 120.16. Want to know which sportsbook is offering the best lines for every game on the NBA calendar? Check out the NBC Sports' Live Odds tool to get all the latest updated info from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM & more!
Expert picks & predictions for Wednesday's Kings vs. Nuggets game
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Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) is on Nuggets -5…
Dinsick: 'Guessing that Jokic will go, and this closes -8, Kings in a very difficult spot without Sabonis for the next week plus'
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Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.
Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today's Kings & Nuggets game:
Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Denver Nuggets on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Sacramento Kings at +6.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 236.
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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Kings vs. Nuggets on Wednesday
The Kings have won 3 straight matchups against Western Conference teams
The Kings' last 3 road games have stayed under the Total
The Kings have covered in 4 of their last 5 road games
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