NBA Play-In: Dallas Mavericks vs. Sacramento Kings Preview, Odds, Predictions, Picks (Apr 16)
- Mavericks vs. Kings odds favor Sacramento, -190.
- Dallas Mavericks lost 4 of the last 5 games.
- In 9 of the Sacramento Kings’ last 13 games, TOTAL went UNDER.
The 10th and 9th seeds in the West battle to see who continues to push for the playoff spot. The Kings are favorites, with the NBA moneyline on their win at -190.
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How to Watch
- When: Wednesday, April 16, 10 pm ET
- Where: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California
- How to Watch: ESPN
NBA Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mavericks | +160 | +4.5 | 215.5 |
| Kings | -190 | -4.5 | 215.5 |
Game Preview
The Mavericks closed the season pretty badly, losing 4 of the last 5 games. This isn’t what they hoped for, but on the other hand, when we see all the injuries and that Kyrie isn’t playing, it’s kinda expected.
Over the previous 10 games, Dallas won 4. When looking at road events during this stretch, the Mavs had 6, and they managed to win just twice.
Sacramento Kings beat the Phoenix Suns in the last game of the year, 109-96, erasing two close defeats in the games prior to that one: 101-100 vs. Clippers and 124-116 vs. Nuggets.
Lithuanian duo under the rin, Sabonis, and Valanciunas, dominated, scoring 42 points and grabbing 22 boards combined. Valanciunas had 10-for-11 shooting from the field.
Mavericks vs. Kings Betting Trends
- Dallas Mavericks are 1-6 AGAINST THE SPREAD in the last 7 games.
- Mavericks are 1-5 STRAIGHT UP in the previous 5 games overall.
- In 9 of Sacramento’s last 13 games, the TOTAL went UNDER.
- Sacramento is 12-1 STRAIGHT UP in the last 13 games against the opponents from the Southwestern division.
Mavericks vs. Kings Head to Head
In 7 of the last 8 H2H meetings between the Mavs and the Kings, TOTAL went UNDER.
Sacramento won all three games this year, two of them were in Dallas.
Mavericks vs. Kings Predictions
Kings are our pick here. They are in better form, play at home, and have a huge advantage under the rim. Plus, they are way healthier than the Mavs, who have several players struggling with minor injuries.
- Free NBA picks: Sacramento Kings win
