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Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings: Preview, Predictions and Picks for January 22, 2025

Updated on:
Jan 22, 2025 6:14 PM
The Sacramento Kings, riding high on their current win streak, will face off against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 10:00 PM at the Golden 1 Center. The Kings, currently 22-20 and eighth in the Western Conference, will look to extend their lead in the regular season series, which they currently lead 1-0. The Warriors, meanwhile, will aim to even their 21-21 record and climb the conference ranks.
Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings

Current Odds

GS
SAC
Over
230.0
-110
Under
230.5
-105
GS
+7.5
-109
SAC
-7.5
-104
GS
ML
+253
SAC
ML
-277

Sacramento Kings recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
1/19/25 vs Washington Wizards W 123-100
1/16/25 vs Houston Rockets W 132-127
1/14/25 @ Milwaukee Bucks L 130-115
1/12/25 @ Chicago Bulls W 124-119
1/10/25 @ Boston Celtics W 114-97

Golden State Warriors recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
1/20/25 vs Boston Celtics L 125-85
1/18/25 vs Washington Wizards W 122-114
1/15/25 @ Minnesota Timberwolves W 116-115
1/13/25 @ Toronto Raptors L 104-101
1/10/25 @ Indiana Pacers L 108-96

Golden State Warriors injuries

  • Brandin Podziemski (G): Out
  • Kyle Anderson (SF): Out
  • Draymond Green (PF): Out
  • Jonathan Kuminga (PF): Out

Warriors vs Kings game info

Type Info
Venue Golden 1 Center
Location Sacramento, CA
Tip-off Wed 10:00 PM
TV ESPN

Warriors vs Kings predictions

Should we talk about Stephen Curry first? Because why not—he’s the kind of player who can make magic happen on the court. When he steps onto the hardwood, you can expect something near his impressive average of 22.9 points. Curry might also be dishing out around 6.5 assists and grabbing over 6 rebounds. Kevon Looney shouldn’t be overlooked either; he's anticipated to snag approximately 9.5 rebounds, helping the Warriors hold their ground in the paint. Add in the versatility of Andrew Wiggins, ready to contribute close to 17.6 points and 5.5 rebounds. When you’ve got this trio on the floor, the Warriors have some solid scoring and defensive options to leverage.

Switching gears to the Sacramento Kings, it’s hard not to be excited about De'Aaron Fox. He’s expected to bring his A-game, targeting around 23.5 points, and let’s not forget those 6.1 assists and sturdy 5.6 rebounds. Fox lights up the court like few others, but Domantas Sabonis might just steal some of that spotlight. With an eye on dropping about 18.9 points and hauling in an astonishing 15.4 rebounds, Sabonis is pivotal in anchoring the Kings' paint presence. Then there’s Malik Monk, sneaking up with around 18.5 points off the bench. These guys together? That’s a winning hand for Sacramento.

Now, if you’re pondering who might claim victory, I'd bet my sneakers on the Sacramento Kings. With the home court advantage at the Golden 1 Center and the dynamic duo of Fox and Sabonis leading the charge, the Kings look well-poised to defend their territory and extend their winning streak. Of course, never count Curry’s crew out—he’s got the chops to swing any game, but at this point, I’d say Sacramento’s synergy might slightly edge them ahead of Golden State in this showdown. What do you think? Would you bank on the Kings taking it home?

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