The Golden State Warriors (0-1) face the Sacramento Kings (1-0) Friday. Tip-off from Golden 1 Center is at 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Warriors vs. Kings odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting of 2023; Warriors beat Kings 4-3 in 1st round of last season’s playoffs
The Warriors opened their season by failing to cover as 3-point home favorites in a 108-104 loss vs. the Phoenix Suns as the Under (235.5) hit Tuesday. G'Stephen Curry'led Golden State with 27 points, and G'Chris Paul'finished with 14 points and a game-high 9 assists in his Warriors debut.
The Kings covered as 2-point favorites with a 130-114 win at the Utah Jazz Wednesday as the Over (234) cashed. F'Harrison Barnes had 33 points, and C'Domantas Sabonis'added 22 points and 12 rebounds.