Kings vs Nuggets Prediction NBA Picks 2/14/24

Denver Nuggets (36-17) vs Sacramento Kings (30-21)

Game Info: Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 9:00 pm (Ball Arena)

Betting Odds: Denver Nuggets -6 -- Over/Under:

The Sacramento Kings need a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. The Denver Nuggets look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets prediction.

Sacramento Kings Betting Preview

The Sacramento Kings recently beat the Nuggets while losing to the Suns and Thunder. The Sacramento Kings are averaging 118.7 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 118.3 points on 48.9 percent shooting. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 26.4 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Domantas Sabonis is averaging 19.9 points and 13.2 rebounds. Malik Monk is the third double-digit scorer and Keegan Murray is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 73.1 percent from the free throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 39.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.

Denver Nuggets Betting Preview

The Denver Nuggets are coming off losses to the Kings and Bucks. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 114.2 points on 49.1 percent shooting and allowing 111 points on 47 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 26.3 points and 12.2 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 20.5 points and 3.9 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Aaron Gordon is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.4 percent from the free throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game. The Nuggets will meet the Wizards after this one.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Nuggets rank T2nd in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (11.4).
• The Nuggets rank 2nd in the league for opponent three-point field goals attempts per game this season (31.3).
• The Kings rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (9.0).
• The Kings rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (39.8%).

Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets prediction

The Sacramento Kings are on the end of a back to back after playing a hard fought game against the Suns, and now they have to go to Denver, where it's hard to catch your breath. Brutal schedule spot for the Kings, so we could see a Nuggets blowout. However, the Kings and free points are attractive when you consider this is still a playoff team in the west. The Kings have also won 3 of the last 4 games against the Nuggets, which includes a beat down win a few days ago. Give me the Kings and the points.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.